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Montana Offender Re-Entry & Risk Assessment (MORRA)
Monday, October 26, 8:00 AM » Tuesday, October 27, 5:00 PMMontana Offender Re-Entry & Risk Assessment (MORRA)
WATCh West – Warm Springs
Instructor: Jim Pagels
Date-Time-Location:
WATCh West Montana State Hospital Warm Springs MT
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Purpose: Research has demonstrated that the use of certain practices in criminal justice decision making can have a profound effect on reducing offender recidivism. One of these practices is the use of validated risk and needs assessment instruments to inform the decision-making process. Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
Who should attend: Staff that are in direct contact with offenders and are responsible for offender case management. Case Managers, Unit Managers, Institutional Probation and Parole staff, Board of Pardons and Parole. |
Victim Impact: Listen & Learn Training for Facilitators
Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 AM » Thursday, October 29, 5:00 PMVictim Impact: Listen & Learn Training for Facilitators
October 27-29, 2020
8:00am-5:00pm each day
Butte Pre-Release Center
62 West Broadway, Butte MT
VICTIM IMPACT: LISTEN AND LEARN
IS GEARED TOWARD HELPING OFFENDERS BECOME MORE AWARE OF THE IMPACT THAT CRIME HAS ON VICTIMS AND COMMUNITIES. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST OFFENDERS IN TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND BEGIN TO MAKE AMENDS.
The basic precepts of the Victim Impact curriculum are—
Victims and the impact of crime are the focus
Victims' personal experiences are the centerpiece
Victims have their rights and one of them is to have their voices heard
Anyone can become a victim of crime
Victimization creates a “ripple effect” throughout the community
Offenders have the opportunity to change their thinking and their behavior
Offenders have an obligation to make amends to their victims, directly and
indirectly
Facilitators using this curriculum should have the following qualifications:
Demonstrated effectiveness as trainers.
Familiarity with adult-centered, problem-based learning methods.
Experience in organizing, presenting, and discussing complex issues.
Ability to lead discussions and encourage exchange among participants.
Ability to identify offenders who require further treatment to help them deal
with resistant victimizing attitudes or behavior.
In addition, facilitators should—
Approach training as a facilitator, not an instructor.
Engage participants in discussion, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Demonstrate a commitment to a multidisciplinary approach to training.
Prepare thoroughly for all training sessions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: CORVICTIMLIAISON@MT.GOV OR (406)444-0447