2019 National Children of Incarcerated Parents Conference

Arizona State University’s Center for Child Well-Being will host this conference in Phoenix, Arizona on April 14 – April 17, 2019 to explore best practices and action planning in connecting children with their incarcerated parents through family supportive visits. The conference will also address research innovations and building capacity across systems.
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Event
Posting Date
Combined Date
Source
Partner Resources
Sponsor
Arizona State University Center for Child Well-Being
Location
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
100 N. 1st Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Web Url
https://childwellbeing.asu.edu/content/national-children-incarcerated-parents-c…
National/International
National
Topics/Subtopics
Supportive Services
Child Support
Child Welfare
Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
Special Populations
Incarcerated and Individuals with a Criminal Record
Non-custodial Parents
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Tailored Functional Family Therapy Program Shows Promise for Reducing Subsequent Criminal Activity in a Population at High Risk for Joining Gangs

Record Description
This National Institute of Justice report identifies how the standard functional family therapy (FFT) manual was tailored to address issues common to the gang population. Prior to this study, there had been a lack of any in-depth evaluations of therapeutic programs targeting an urban and mostly minority population at high risk of or currently involved in gangs. The study “was intended to provide a rigorous test of FFT under contemporary natural conditions, with an urban, predominantly minority population selected for its high risk of gang involvement.”
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2018-11-20T19:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://nij.gov/topics/crime/gangs/Pages/tailored-family-functional-therapy-sho…
Publication Date
2018-11-21
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National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse Webinar: Working with Fathers After Incarceration

Record Description
This National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) webinar on February 6, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET will discuss fatherhood programs that support returning fathers and their families with the multiple challenges they face following incarceration. Presenters include a researcher, practitioners, and two program participants.
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Combined Date
2019-02-06T08:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.fatherhood.gov/about-us/events/nrfc-webinar-working-fathers-after-i…
Publication Date
2019-02-06
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Making Their Way: Summary Report on the Youth Villages Transitional Living Evaluation

Record Description
This MDRC evaluation report assesses a Transitional Living Program that targets youth in foster care or involved with the juvenile justice system. Youth Villages, a social service organization, created YVLife Set to provide individualized and intensive clinically focused case management, support, and counseling to help secure positive outcomes for young participants as they move to adulthood.
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Combined Date
2018-11-30T19:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.mdrc.org/publication/making-their-way
Publication Date
2018-12-01
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Linking People with Criminal Records to Employment in the Healthcare Sector: 5 Things to Consider

Record Description
This Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation report is the result of a literature review, a listening session, and individual conversations with stakeholders about the growing need for healthcare workers and the unnecessary hiring restrictions against people with criminal backgrounds. There are five things to consider in this area: some individuals with criminal records are qualified to satisfy the growing healthcare demand; effective screening methods are already being used throughout the country; certain occupations like Emergency Medical Technicians have already been filled by the previously incarcerated; federal and state governments and communities are trying to lower unnecessary barriers to entry into the healthcare sector; and those with criminal records can strengthen the healthcare workforce if properly screened. Examples of programs, state initiatives, and screening criteria are listed in the report to inform future policies and practices.
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Combined Date
2018-09-30T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://aspe.hhs.gov/system/files/pdf/259686/MeetingtheDemand.pdf
Publication Date
2018-10-01
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Lessons from the Implementation of Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP)

Record Description
An MDRC infographic provides initial findings of the Learn and Earn to Achieve Potential (LEAP) initiative, which targets youth ages 15-25 who have been involved in the child welfare and justice systems, or who are homeless. The infographic identifies components of two established national programs – Jobs for America’s Graduates and the Jobs for the Future Back on Track – and the LEAP enhancements for case management and training that are offered locally to support youth in employment and postsecondary educational opportunities.
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Combined Date
2018-08-31T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.mdrc.org/publication/lessons-implementation-learn-and-earn-achieve-…
Publication Date
2018-09-01
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New Perspectives on Creating Jobs: Final Impacts of the Next Generation of Subsidized Employment Programs

Record Description
This MDRC report is an impact evaluation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration (ETJD) program. The ETJD program was targeted to persons who were either returning citizens or are low-income parents who have had trouble making timely child support payments. The evaluation reviews the impact of the program on participants 30 months after initial enrollment and after nearly all participants had left their transitional jobs.
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Combined Date
2018-04-30T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.mdrc.org/publication/new-perspectives-creating-jobs?utm_source=MDRC…
Publication Date
2018-05-01
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Arches Transformative Mentoring Program in New York City

Record Description
In this report, the Urban Institute assesses New York City’s Arches Transformative Mentoring program, a group mentoring program that serves young adult probation clients by engaging mentor “credible messengers” or direct service providers with backgrounds similar to those they serve. The evaluation found that Arches participants experienced reduced felony reconviction rates by approximately two-thirds after one year of participation and by approximately one-half after two years of participation.
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Combined Date
2018-02-19T19:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.urban.org/research/publication/arches-transformative-mentoring-prog…
Publication Date
2018-02-20
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Father Reentry and Child Outcomes

Record Description
This Urban Institute policy brief reviews the extent that children’s negative behavioral outcomes continue after their fathers have been released from incarceration. The brief compares negative outcomes, such as outward displays of aggression or internalized expressions, including withdrawal or anxiety, among children when their fathers are incarcerated and when they are released with outcomes of those children whose fathers have never been incarcerated.
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Combined Date
2018-10-31T20:00:00
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Region
City/County
URL
https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/99370/father_reentry_and_…
Publication Date
2018-11-01
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Innovative Programs

UTEC Social Enterprise Employment for Proven-Risk Young Adults

Mission/Goal of Program

UTEC’s mission and promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged young people to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC measures the social and economic success of its mission through Reduced Recidivism, Increased Employability, and Increased Educational Attainment. Founded in 1999 in response to gang violence in Lowell, MA. They serve older youth (ages 17-25) from Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill, MA who have histories of incarceration or serious gang involvement. UTEC is nationally recognized as a model agency serving justice-involved young adults.

UTEC offers paid work experience in social enterprises as part of a holistic model for impact young adults. When impact young adults succeed, our communities see the greatest positive impact on public safety, public health, and economic development. The long-term recidivism rate for UTEC young adults averages less than 20%, compared with a statewide average above 50%.

Programs/Services Offered

The program includes a variety of programs:

  • Street outreach and correctional facility in-reach; gang peacemaking
  • Paid work experience in UTEC social enterprises: Mattress Recycling, Food Services, and Woodworking
  • Earn certifications including OSHA and ServSafe option
  • Intensive wraparound supports throughout the self-paced program, with average enrollment of 18-24 months
  • Integrated education for HiSET/GED attainment and dual-enrollment options
  • 2Gen programming with co-located early education center and family engagement activities
  • Social justice and civic engagement embedded throughout the model
  • Transition to external employment and 2 years of follow-up services

In FY18, UTEC served 148 young adults in their intensive enrollment program, and nearly 600 total including Streetworker outreach and engagement. Of enrolled young adults, 94% had a criminal record; 66% lacked a high school credential; and 52% were expecting/parenting. Despite these barriers, young adults achieved:

  • 97% had no new convictions or technical violations;
  • 88% had no new arrests or technical violations;
  • 63% received an industry-recognized certification.

Outcomes for young adults included (FY17):

  • 99% of UTEC enrolled young people had no new convictions;
  • 90% of UTEC enrolled young people had no new arrests;
  • 32% of young people who attended HiSET classes earned their credential this year.

Of participants who completed programming 2 years ago:

  • 94% had no new arrests since leaving UTEC;
  • 78% are currently employed and/or enrolled in post-secondary education.
Start Date
Friday, January 1, 1999
Type of Agency/Organization
Community-Based Organization
City
Lowell
State
Massachusetts
Geographic Reach
Multisite
Clientele/Population Served
Young adults ages 17-25 with histories of serious criminal and/or gang involvement
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Education and Training
Supportive Services
Special Populations
Incarcerated and Individuals with a Criminal Record
Youth in Transition
URL
https://utecinc.org/

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