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Fostering A "New Beginning" Using Community and Legal Partnership to Support Reentry Efforts
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Session Type: Workshop
This workshop will demonstrate a reentry program that collaborates with parole and probation services to provide comprehensive support for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into society. Through intensive case management, the program delivers evidence-based best practices aimed at reducing recidivism and fostering successful reintegration. Participants receive personalized guidance and access to job and life skills training, including resume building, interview preparation, financial literacy, and interpersonal communication. The program includes a classroom component that focuses on behavior modification and mental health support, delivered through the lens of trauma-informed care. This approach helps address underlying issues, promotes emotional resilience, and supports lasting change. By equipping participants with the tools and resources needed for employment, personal growth, and mental well-being, the program aims to promote long-term stability and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Dr. Trelles Evans
Senior Director, Coaching and Reentry, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana
Dr. Trelles Evans has worked at Goodwill for over 18 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources, and a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services with a focus on employment and recidivism. She has worked in the social service field for 22-plus years. "Working at Goodwill, I can see the difference that a little support can make in a person’s life." Trelles enjoys reading and traveling.
David Hollomon
Director, Coaching and Reentry, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana
David Hollomon has worked at Goodwill for over three years. He has a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sport Management and four courses left on his Master's in Psychology. David has 16 years of social services experience. He enjoys playing sports with his son and coaching.
Kent Kramer
President and Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana
Kent A. Kramer joined Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana in 2002 as Vice President of Retail Operations, later serving as Chief Operating Officer. In 2015, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer – the fourth leader in the organization’s nearly 90 years. Kent leads a thriving Goodwill of nearly 4,500 employees (two-thirds of whom have a significant employment barrier) that also educates more than 4,500 students and serves more than 2,000 low-income families. With nearly $225 million in annual revenue, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is one of the largest of the Goodwills in North America.
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