Developed integrated services program from conceptualization to implementation for youth transitioning into and out of incarceration
Established operating procedures and systems, created client data recording systems
Established program-to-community coordination practices, served as program liaison to ancillary services providers
Created delinquency prevention initiative for group living center
Assisted in conceptualization and development of effective parenting programs
Participated in female-specific initiatives for Colorado Women’s Task Force on Substance Abuse
Produced program goals, objectives, activities and milestones to guide service delivery for male and female juvenile offenders
Developed parenting skills, diversity, family treatment and case management programs for alcohol tobacco and other drug involved parents and youth in the criminal justice system
Planning and implementation of internship program with local college including development of curriculum, supervision model, and acting as liaison with school administrators and interns
Development of Continuing/Intensive Aftercare system for youth transitioning from incarceration back to the community, including services, sanctions, incentives and accountability structures
Involved in the development of federally funded grant project job descriptions and involved in hiring and training new staff
Designed, implemented and presented research findings in doctoral program in adolescent females experience in the juvenile justice system
Author of three curricula targeting juvenile offenders: Family Strengths: a multifamily group approach to working with youthful offenders and their families, The Family Resource Group: a twelve week program for youth who are disconnected from their families, The Good Grief Group: a twelve week program to assist youth in the grieving process and develop effective coping skills
Co-authored and contributed to the Intensive Juvenile Aftercare Reference Guide, Presented by the Juvenile Reintegration and Aftercare Center for OJJDP
Training and Public Speaking
Participated in specialized Hispanic/Latino prevention, intervention and treatment symposia of HART National; received intensive multicultural skills development training for youth services providers conducted by National Multicultural Associates; provide labeling simulation to develop awareness of racism and internalized issues arising for teachers, human service workers and executive personnel
Present information and skill building exercises for professionals working with gang involved youth – “Peacemaking and Thinking it Through” presentations to a variety of audiences
Presented on individual role issues involved in the adoption triad
Acquired specialized choice and consequence training from Dick Shaffer and “Motivational Interviewing/Counseling” skills with Michelle Packard
Approved addictions counselor trainer in the areas of basic counseling, client records management, resistive client, effective counseling approaches with juvenile offenders, family systems, genders specific interventions, adventure based therapy, multiculturalism and peacemaking
Training presentations to national audiences in:
Using the Intensive Aftercare Approach with youth and families
Female juvenile offending
Gender Specific Treatment approaches for females and males
Substance abuse treatment using motivational techniques
Engaging families in treatment with Juvenile offenders
A “thesaurus approach” for counselors and teachers working with youth
Creating “family friendly” environments, and working with families involved with the juvenile justice system
Facilitating Multifamily groups with female and male juvenile offenders
Intensive Aftercare Programming with juvenile and adult offenders using wrap-around services to enhance success in the community