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Innovations in Supervision Require Continually Testing the Water Temperature
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Session Type: Workshop
The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) has a long history of undertaking reform efforts to align its parole and probation supervision policies with best and evidence-based practices. With funding from a Bureau of Justice Assistance Innovations in Supervision grant, KDOC engaged consultants to conduct a system assessment of their practices, assist with updating policies and practices, train and coach staff on cognitive behavioral intervention tools, and build on an existing quality assurance structure to ensure an even stronger foundation for EBP continuous quality improvement and sustainability. Learn the outcomes of this work and understand why agencies must continually “test the water temperature” by asking staff what is working and what can be improved to ensure the environment is conducive to maintaining effective practices.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Susan Burke
Executive Director, Carey Group
Susan Burke is a consultant/advisor for Carey Group, a practitioner-led justice consulting firm dedicated to advancing research-informed practices and tools to improve system outcomes and community well-being. Susan has over 30 years of experience working in justice, implementing and leading change efforts as a probation executive, head of a state juvenile corrections agency, and public policy specialist. She is the immediate past president of the National Association of Probation Executives and past president of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA). She serves on the Youth Correctional Leaders for Justice Steering Committee and is a champion of system transformation. In 2020, she received the APPA Walter Dunbar Memorial Award.
Megan Tomlinson
Parole Supervisor, KS Department of Corrections
Megan Tomlinson has been working for Kansas Department of Corrections for 5 years. Over the past 5 years she has worked as administrative staff, parole officer, and now parole supervisor. She has served on several teams for improvement within the department and is currently the president of the Peer Support Committee. Megan holds a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and History from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Pittsburg State University.
Mrs. Jennifer J Welch
Parole Projects Director, KS Department of Corrections
Jennifer Welch has over 30 years of experience working in the community corrections field. She began her career as a case manager and has worked as a parole officer, supervisor, trainer and in management roles. She is currently the Parole Projects Director for the Kansas Department of Corrections where she manages projects and guides policy related to the use of evidence-based corrections practices. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is an Adjunct Professor at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas.
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