Call for Presenters
Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice
11th National Conference
September 10, 2006 – September 13, 2006
Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice is pleased
to issue a call for presenters for the 11th National Conference scheduled
to be held in Phoenix, Arizona. Presentations should pertain to the following
topics:
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Correctional Leadership and Ethics – Correctional
leaders, representing local, state and national jurisdictions, will address
leadership challenges, skills, styles and strategies. Incorporated into their
discussions will be examples of the myriad of ethical issues they face on a
daily basis and the impact on their decision making.
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Professional Development – Presenters will address core
competencies and skill development strategies to help participants take charge
of their own professional development. Presenters will also address agency
responsibility for staff development and discuss how participants can
incorporate agency resources in their own professional growth.
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Personal Growth and Wellness – Presenters will discuss
health/wellness issues that women face in all aspects of their lives.
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Evidence-Based Programming – Presenters will address evidence-based practices to include programs or practices that have consistently
demonstrated a positive pattern of results.
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Children and Families – The Art of Juggling –
Presenters will discuss The Art of Juggling, which includes:
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Working
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Household duties
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Marriage commitments
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Motherhood
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Spiritual wellness
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Relationships in general
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Celebrating Successes – Presenters will discuss personal,
professional, educational and social successes that have affected them, their
community, workplace and civic groups.
Submission Guidelines
Persons interested in submitting a
proposal for consideration should provide the following information:
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Length of Workshop: Workshop, 90 minutes maximum.
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Workshop Title: A snappy title that catches the attention
of participants and identifies the primary focus of the workshop.
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Workshop Description: A clear, concise, accurate
description of the workshop as it will appear in the program (average length is
30 words; submissions in Microsoft Word are preferred).
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Training/Learning Objectives: Describe the measurable
skills, knowledge, and/or new capacity the participant will gain as a result of
the workshop. List a minimum of three training/learning objectives.
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Faculty Information: Provide name, title, agency,
address, phone and email for all proposed faculty. Panel presentation should
consist of no more than two or three persons.
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Biography: Include a brief bio for each faculty member.
No more than one paragraph.
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Primary Contact: Submit name and complete contact information for person
submitting workshop proposal.
Workshop proposals should be received no later than May 31, 2006 and
must be received in electronic format in order to be considered. Please
note that a one day registration fee of $125.00 is required by all workshop
presenters and faculty.
Please submit the above information to Kim O'Connor, Programs
Chair via Elsa Romero.
Elsa Romero
1601 W. Jefferson Street, M/C 233
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-542-3159
Eromero@azcorrections.gov
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