TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THIS HYBRID TRAINING INSTITUTE!
Numerous workshops will be offered focusing on topics related to best practices, current trends, emerging research, and policies that support effective program development and evaluation. APPA is offering unique Intensive Sessions to engage members in deeper conversations specific to community corrections.
What IN-PERSON attendees get:
- Access to 100+ accredited workshops touching on all aspects of pretrial, probation, and parole
- Entry to special plenary sessions featuring acclaimed guest speakers
- Half-day of intensive sessions on specialized policies, programs, and/or practices
- Unique networking exercises meant to build long-term partnerships
- Tour opportunities and community service projects
- Full access to the field’s best product demonstration center in our Expo Hall
- Participation in the juvenile justice event by AECF, focusing on innovative approaches and reform strategies for supporting youth
What VIRTUAL attendees get:
- Real-time engagement in APPA’s plenary and special sessions, livestreamed from Las Vegas
- Early, on-demand access to over a dozen unique, accredited workshop recordings
- On-demand access to a bonus selection of previously released webinar recordings
- Ability to connect with other virtual attendees
- Virtual access to the juvenile justice event by AECF, providing insights into the latest juvenile justice reform efforts
Join us this winter in Las Vegas, where you can immerse yourself in an enriching learning environment, whether you choose to participate in person or virtually. Engage with industry leaders, gain valuable knowledge, and network with professionals dedicated to advancing community corrections.
*To register by Email, Mail, or Fax, download registration form. (Required for PO Payments)
Keynote Speakers
ADAM & ROSANNE CLAUSEN
Adam Clausen
Director of Innovation and Social Impact for Social Purpose Corrections
Co-Founder of Legacy Impact Group, LLC
Rosanne Clausen
CEO and Founder
Strong Prison Wives & Families
Join us at the for two transformative sessions featuring Adam and Rosanne Clausen, who will inspire and challenge your perspective on rehabilitation, reintegration, and the impact on loved ones of formerly incarcerated individuals. These sessions will connect the dots and leave you motivated to embrace new approaches in your work and see the untapped potential in the lives of those you serve!
MAIN STAGE WORKSHOP
FROM 213 YEARS TO A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND PROSPERITY: UNLEASHING POTENTIAL THROUGH RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025 |12:45PM - 2:15PM PT
Adam Clausen shares his remarkable journey from serving 20+ years in federal prison to becoming a leader and advocate for criminal justice reform. His story of resilience, self-transformation, and reinvention will offer invaluable insights into how probation and parole professionals can help unlock the potential in those they supervise.
CLOSING PLENARY
TRANSFORMING ADVERSITY INTO OPPORTUNITY – LESSONS FROM A JOURNEY OF REDEMPTION, REINVENTION, AND RESILIENCE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM PT
Adam and his wife Rosanne Clausen take the stage to share their powerful personal story, offering an intimate look at the role of love, community, and unwavering determination in overcoming unimaginable challenges. Together, they will inspire attendees to recognize the possibilities for transformation and hope within every individual.
Monday Plenary
SafeWrap™ – The Future of 2-on-1 Restraint
Monday, January 27, 2025 | 03:15PM - 04:45PM PT
Rener Gracie
CEO and Head Instructor
Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
Join Rener Gracie for a special presentation of the new SafeWrap™ lateral restraint system that has been adopted by the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
SafeWrap™ was created by Gracie University in response to inquiries from healthcare institutions that needed a way to safely restrain aggressive, suicidal, or emotionally disturbed patients in hospitals. The system utilizes no joint locks or choke holds, and was specifically designed to avoid compression of the diaphragm to facilitate breathing and reduce the potential of a panicked response in the restrained individual.
The system was so effective in healthcare applications, it was quickly realized that SafeWrap™ had the potential to save lives and minimize traumas across various sectors, from law enforcement to first responders, while maintaining the public’s confidence in the frontline personnel of these organizations.
With probation and parole officers under increasingly higher levels of scrutiny surrounding the use of force, this is a presentation you do not want to miss!
Intensive Session
Back by popular demand!
Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 08:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Lieutenant Don Christman (Retired)
Mark your calendar to attend a highly anticipated session from VALOR.
This special session will consist of the following two relevant training topics:
Fit for Duty: Physical Health for Officer Safety
(two hours)
Overview: Officers regularly place themselves in harm's way to protect others. Too often, however, they do a poor job of addressing their own well-being. This presentation will use a data-driven approach to identify potential long-term health risks that come from working in law enforcement. This presentation will focus on the physical aspects of officer health and identify purposeful actions that can be taken to attain and maintain optimal health and fitness.
Safety through Mental Wellness and Resilience
(two hours)
Overview: This training examines the leading cause of officer death - suicide. This reality emphasizes the importance of officers investing in their mental wellness. During this session, attendees will learn how to take back control of and be responsible for their health and wellness. Mental wellness enhances agency goals, officers’ safety, and officers’ personal satisfaction through ensuring work-life balance.
Annoucing Poster Submission Winners
Exploring Innovation Through Community Corrections Poster Submissions
At APPA, we believe that inspiration comes from within the field. This year, we invited community corrections professionals to showcase their creativity and expertise through a poster submission initiative. The challenge? Develop visually engaging and thought-provoking posters that highlight innovative practices and solutions shaping the future of our profession.
The Results Are In!
Two exceptional submissions have been selected as winners, and we’re thrilled to showcase these designs in Las Vegas and on the event app, as well as feature them in a special livestreamed mainstage session. These posters represent groundbreaking ideas and real-world applications that you won’t want to miss:
Kelly Miller, Senior Manager for Technical Assistance at the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, will present "The Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS)." Discover how this validated and reliable tool is transforming assessment processes and improving outcomes in community corrections.
Dr. Adi Jaffe, CEO of IGNTD INC., will unveil insights on "Virtual SUD Services Upon Reentry." Learn how these services are increasing accessibility, reducing costs, improving continuity, and enhancing compliance for justice-involved individuals.
Be part of the conversation as we celebrate creativity and innovation in community corrections. These posters—and the experts behind them—are paving the way for a brighter, more impactful future.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot at the APPA Winter Training Institute today!
Connect, Affirm, and Win!
Your Affirmation & Wellness Card Awaits!
In your registration bag, you'll find a two-sided Affirmation & Wellness Card—your ticket to a unique networking experience. Not only does this activity give you the chance to connect with other attendees, but it also brings an opportunity to walk away with a prize.
Ready to join? Here’s how it works:
How to Participate
1. Fill Out Your Card
Write a meaningful affirmation on one side and a wellness goal on the other. Make it personal yet universal—something others might resonate with.
2. Start Trading & Networking
Exchange your card with any attendee! Use this as an icebreaker to strike up conversations and learn about one another. Feel free to trade multiple times throughout the event—each trade opens up new connections.
3. Capture & Share
Post a picture of the card you received to the training institute app. The picture with the most likes wins a prize! But remember: you can’t post your own card. Every post is another chance to engage and network!.
4. Prize Announcement
The winner will be announced at the Closing Plenary, so be sure to join us!
Remember: Every trade is an opportunity to make a lasting connection. Take advantage of this activity to network in a memorable way, and you might just walk away with a prize!
HEALTHY WALKING CHALLENGES
Monday, January 27th and Tuesday, January 28th
Grab a friend and participate in Healthy Walking Challenges during non-training institute hours on Monday and Tuesday in Vegas! Hit your stride – push yourself to reap the many health benefits of walking. Walking can help you maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and toning and strengthening muscles; increase cardiovascular and pulmonary (heart and lung) fitness; reduce risk of heart disease and stroke; improve management of conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, joint and muscular pain or stiffness, and diabetes; and build stronger bones and improve balance.
Come on – embrace your fitness through walking – aim to walk a mile in 20 minutes and/or take 8,000+ steps in a day!
20-Minute Mile Instructions – TWO TIMED WALKS WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, STARTING PROMPTLY AT 6:30 AM AND 7:00 AM
● Five minutes prior to the start time, meet in the registration area.
● Use your electronic device to monitor your distance and time.
● Return to the starting point to verify your accomplishment and claim your achievement medal.
8,000 Steps a Day Instructions
● 8,000 or more steps must be completed by 5:00 pm on Monday and/or Tuesday.
● Use your electronic device to monitor your steps.
● No later than 5:30 pm on Monday and/or Tuesday, report to the Local Host Table to verify your accomplishment and claim your achievement medal.
GENTLE YOGA, BREATH-WORK, AND GUIDED MEDITATION
Monday, January 27th, 6:30 – 7:30 AM | 12:45 – 1:45 PM PT
Tuesday, January 28th 6:30 – 7:30 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PT
*All-levels Welcome*
Join Jen Donovan Wellness Specialist, RYT, RCYT, RPYT and Judge Victor Reyes as they lead you through some simple yoga movements and proven breath-work practices to reduce stress buildup, center your mind, and create a sense of calm. These techniques are great tools to use each morning, driving to work, at the office, or before bedtime.
COACHES
Jennifer Donovan, RYT, RCYT, RPYT
Wellness Specialist
Wellness4Judiciary
The Honorable Victor Reyes
District Judge
Mahakaruna Holistic Foundation
Evidence-Based Practices for Justice-Involved Women and Girls
Specialized Training Track
Join us at APPA’s 2025 Winter Training Institute in Las Vegas for a groundbreaking training track dedicated to advancing our understanding and support for justice-involved women and girls. Designed for probation and parole professionals, this series of sessions delves into gender-responsive, evidence-based practices that address the unique needs and experiences of women within the justice system.Complete this transformative track to earn an exclusive, downloadable certificate and a digital badge that can be proudly displayed in your email signature—showcasing your commitment to informed, impactful supervision practices for women and girls. This unique credential not only highlights your expertise but also reflects APPA’s commitment to continuous learning and meaningful change for this population.
New Animated Series Debut
The 10 Core Principles of Juvenile Probation - Part One of Two
Monday, January 27 | 09:15 AM – 10:15 AM PT | Sunset 6, Conference Center
In 2024, APPA partnered with the Annie E. Casey Foundation and several subject matter experts to establish the 10 Core Principles of Juvenile Probation. Historically, professionals in the field of community supervision have grouped adults and children into a one-size-fits-all approach. It is time to breakthrough and move past that old mentality and meet justice-involved youth where they are, on a cognitive level.
Join us for a new FREE series of animated shorts created in collaboration with juvenile subject matter experts dedicated to breaking the cycle of recidivism. Each video is designed to highlight one core principle. However, viewers may notice an overlap with the other principles, that ring true to the nature of working with justice-involved youth on probation. It is our hope as a community to continue the necessary work of transforming the field in a positive direction.
Judicial Roundtable
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 12:30PM - 04:30PM PT
At this winter’s Training Institute, the chair of APPA’s Judiciary Committee will host the annual Judicial Roundtable, sponsored by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Now in its 21st year, this event has become a highlight for judges attending APPA’s training institutes. The roundtable will explore pressing national and local issues impacting community corrections and the judiciary. Join us for this insightful session on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the event, the Honorable Karen Friedman, Director of Criminal Justice Innovation, Development, and Engagement at the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance will discuss specific topics of interest to judges in state and local courts. Kim Etherton, MA, LIMHP, Principal Court Management Consultant with the National Center for State Courts will lead a discussion related to Vicarious Trauma – Promoting the Well-being and Effectiveness of Judicial Personnel.
Attendance is limited to members of the judiciary and there is no cost to attend the judicial roundtable. An RSVP is required for attendance to ensure there is adequate space/seating. Please CLICK TO RSVP HERE. Special Note: While not required, judges are urged to register/attend the training institute. Come to hear what probation personnel around the country are doing to add intrinsic value to the work done to assist and guide individuals sentenced by judges to probation.
Contact Danielle Young at dyoung@ncsc.org; with any questions or to request additional information about the judicial roundtable; and for questions or information about the training institute, please contact Delores Johnson at djohnson@csg.org.
Justice-Involved Individuals Career Fair
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 09:00AM - 01:00PM PT
Sponsors
American Probation and Parole Association is hosting its second Career Fair for Justice-Involved Individuals.
APPA is inviting employers who hire individuals with criminal records to take part in the career fair by hosting a recruitment table. If you are interested in hiring prescreened Las Vegas area men and women who are on active probation or parole supervision and who have a strong desire to work, this event is for you.
As justice-involved individuals strive to successfully re-enter their communities, they need opportunities to secure gainful employment and become productive, tax-paying citizens. These individuals have a variety of skills and talents that can easily benefit employers. They need a second chance at employment. As noted in author Jeff Korzenik’s book, Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community, “Second Chance Hiring Isn’t Charity, It’s Good Business!” It is good business for employers who can see the untapped talents of those with criminal records and who are willing to invest in human potential.
Contact APPA’s Project Coordinator, Delores Johnson, by email at djohnson@csg.org to reserve your spot now.
First Time Attendees Networking Event
Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 02:00PM - 03:00PM PT
New to APPA training institutes or APPA in general? You're in good company at the First-Time Attendees Networking Event. Network with other first-timers, win prizes, learn more about APPA and have fun in a relaxed environment. Refreshments will be provided.
Dennis Maloney Project
Support Disadvantaged Children with Goodie Two Shoes
This winter in Las Vegas, APPA is joining forces with the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation to make a lasting impact. Together, we can provide disadvantaged children with new shoes, socks, and other essentials that promote health and positive development—small items that make a big difference in a child’s life.
Your cash donation to Goodie Two Shoes goes directly towards purchasing goods on an equitable basis. Every child will receive the same high-quality items, ready for use—helping them step into their day with confidence.
Join us in making a tangible difference! Click the Donate button below to make your tax-deductible contribution and be part of a brighter future for kids in need. Every step counts!
Leadership Institute (Invite Only)
Friday, January 24, 2025 | 06:00PM - 08:00PM PT
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 08:30AM - 05:00PM PT
Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 08:30AM - 05:00PM PT
This training is a 12-month journey of self-discovery and organizational change, designed to help current and potential managers in community supervision the opportunity to develop the knowledge and competencies required of effective leaders.
The class will begin on January 24, 2025, in conjunction with APPA's 2025 Winter Training Institute in Las Vegas, NV.
Merch for Sale
Get your APPA swag BEFORE the training institute! We also have a variety of other APPA apparel, water bottles, and more!
Can't Make It to Vegas?
See you on the virtual side
Although hundreds of community corrections professionals will join us in exciting Las Vegas, APPA recognizes that travel is still difficult. As such, our goal is to be THE supplemental educational resource for your agency. For that reason, APPA is proudly hosting this training institute as a hybrid event. So, for those of you who are unable to join us in Las Vegas, you can reap the many benefits from participating in relevant training while at home or in the office by purchasing a virtual ticket.
As a reminder, you get the benefit of live-streamed sessions, on-demand workshops, and webinar recordings.
Cancellation Policy
- In-Person: A full refund, less a $50 processing fee, is available until Dec 20, 2024. No refunds are available after Dec 20, 2024. In order to receive a refund, written requests must be sent to the APPA Training Institute, c/o The Council of State Governments, 1776 Avenue of the States, Lexington, KY 40511 or emailed to Kimberly Mills. All requests for refunds must be postmarked or emailed by Dec 20, 2024.
- Virtual: Due to the cost of the virtual training institute platform, no refunds will be issued.
- Exhibitors: For booths cancelled in writing by Nov 22, 2024, 50% of the full payment may be refunded. After Nov 22, 2024, no refunds will be made, nor will previously paid monies be applied to any future APPA exhibit shows or other marketing areas. Additionally, these monies cannot be applied to offset another exhibitor’s booth rental fee. If you need to submit a cancellation, please email written cancellation request to: Darlene Webb.
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