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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

2011 Missouri Reentry Conference

Evidence-Based & Life Changing “Community, Corrections & Collaboration”

November 16-18, 2011 (6th Annual Conference) Lake of the Ozarks, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO Submission due September 6, 2011 Call for 2011 Missouri Reentry Conference Presentation Proposals:

The purpose of the conference is to provide high-quality education and networking opportunities for corrections professionals and community-based partners who contribute to the prisoner reentry process. The multiple tracks format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, interactive forums and exhibits. Education sessions are carefully designed to transcend all industry sectors, focusing on current and emerging issues, best practices, and the many challenges that the community, corrections staffs and ex-offenders face. Thank you for considering making a presentation.

Overview:

The hosts for the 6th Annual Conference are ARCHS, the Missouri Department of Corrections, the Missouri Department of Social Services and The Family & Community Trust (FACT). Most sessions are scheduled to last 60-90 minutes in length. Your proposal may be considered for participation in panel discussions in addition to a standalone presentation or workshop. It is important to note that the committee will give the greatest consideration to proposals that incorporate and represent evidence-based practices, best practices, and proven solutions or would add to professional development. An individual may submit a maximum of two proposals as the only or primary presenter, however the opportunity to participate as a panelist in additional sessions exists. Please review the identified conference tracks below:

2011 REENTRY CONFERENCE TRACKS:

• Effective community partnerships that incorporate faith-based

programs

• Alternatives to incarceration
• Service Integration
• Behavioral Health Interventions
• Supportive Housing
• Sex Offender Management
• Employment
• Juvenile Justice
• Gender, Crime & Reentry
• Mental Health
• Family
• Impact of Incarceration on Children
• Mentoring
• Restorative and Community Justice
• Sustainability

Call for Presentations Overview:

Submission Deadline: All presentation proposals must be submitted by close of business on September 6, 2011 to be considered. Acknowledgement: All presentation submissions will be acknowledged via e-mail upon receipt. Review Period: Proposals will be reviewed by the 2011 MO Reentry Conference committee.

Evaluation Criteria for Proposals:

• Highly interactive/hands-on presentations
• Relevance to attendees and session topics
• Well-defined topics with focused objectives
• Timeliness of topics
• Original material
• Overall quality of proposed session’s content
• Completeness of presentation proposal
• Speaker’s background and experience

How to Submit a Proposal:

Proposals may not exceed two 8 ½ x 11 pages. Two typed copies must be submitted, postmarked no later than September 6, 2011, and an electronic copy sent via email. The written proposals must conform to the following

• utline:
• 1. Title AND Format. Please type the title of the proposed presentation at the top of the first page, centered.

Underneath the title, please identify the presentation format as a workshop, debate or panel discussion.

• 2. Length. Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes to 90 minutes long with a maximum of three presenters.
• 3. Primary Contact Person AND List of Presenters. Please provide the primary contact person’s name, position,
• rganization name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, fax number and email address. Please also

provide this information for all other presenters. Please be sure to indicate if the primary contact is a presenter. The primary contact person will receive all correspondence and an invoice related to the presentation, and is responsible for forwarding conference logistical information to all other presenters.

• 4. Learning Objectives. Please list three learning objectives for the presentation. (“The conclusion of the session,

participants will...”).

• 5. Description. Please provide a 40-50 word description of the proposed presentation. This description will be used in

the printed conference program for all approved workshops. Please use complete sentences (no bullets or lists please).

• 6. Key Topic AND Outline. Please state the key topic- see list on page one for the list of conference tracks. Provide a

brief outline of the presentation.

• 7. Intended Audience. Please describe the intended audience(s) for your presentation, e.g. case managers, executives,

workforce programs, counselors, nutritionists, etc.

• 8. Skill Level. Please describe the skill level of your presentation: entry level, intermediate or advanced.
• 9. Presenter Qualifications. Please briefly describe each presenter’s experience and training that uniquely qualifies

them to participate in the proposed presentation, and attach a copy of their resume to each of the 2 copies. This information is required for CEU approval. Please limit CVs to a maximum of 10 pages.

• 10. Registration. If presentation is selected the Missouri Reentry Conference Committee will waive only two
• registrations. Registration for presenters will be completed by conference administration. The conference does not

provide an honorarium for presenters. Presenters are encouraged to participate in the entire conference and will be responsible for making their own hotel reservations.

All proposals must be postmarked by September 6, 2011

Mail two hard copy and e-mail a copy to: (must be typed) 2011 Missouri Reentry Conference C/o ARCHS 539 N. Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 E-mail: dicksong@stlarchs.org or info@stlarchs.org Web Site: www.stlarchs.org (download call for proposals)

Phone: 314-289-5630