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Marion County Re-entry Coalition March 2015 Session
Session Notes
Table of Contents
I. PARTICIPANTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
II. NEW INDIVIDUAL ACTION COMMITMENTS – ACTIVE MEMBERS .................................................... 2
III. INDIVIDUAL ACTION COMMITMENTS FROM JAN 2015 ......................................................................... 4
IV. CHECK IN ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
V. RBA/RBF TRAINING UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 8
VI. DATA ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
VII. POLICY WORK GROUP UPDATES ...................................................................................................................... 8
VIII. 2015 RE-ENTRY CONFERENCE ......................................................................................................................... 9
IX. RESOURCE CENTER PRESENTATION ............................................................................................................. 9
X. UPDATES FROM STRATEGY GROUPS ........................................................................................................... 10
XI. CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES/INITIATIVES ............................................................................ 12
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CHECK OUT ........................................................................................................... 12
Appendix A: Index of Decisions ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Appendix B: MCRC Norms ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Appendix C: MCRC Membership Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 15
I. PARTICIPANTS Temika Atwood, Nicci Barksdale, Tyler Bowles, Jennifer Chaffin, Tommy Chittenden, Andrew Cullen, Brooke Danuhauer, Rhiannon Edwards, Julie Fidler, Jennifer Fillmore, Andrew Fogle, Carol Hall, Rachel Halleck, Dalton Haney, Ryan Hatton, Don Hawkins, Diane Holzman, Elizabeth Johnson, Christine Kerl, Melissa Keyes, Mary Leffler, Larry Long, Regina Marsh, Carlton Martin, Mary Morgan, Charles Neal, Craig Neff, Jason Nutter, Robert Ohlemiller, Vop Osili, Shawniece Patton, Gilbert Peters, Doris Pryor, Brian Reeder, John Reichard, Lucia Sheehan, Rhonda Shipley, Kimberly Simmons, Phil Smith, Kevin Tichenor, Teresa Wessel CSI Staff: Lena Hackett and April Schmid
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II. NEW INDIVIDUAL ACTION COMMITMENTS – ACTIVE MEMBERS This list includes all active members who were present at the meeting.
Name Action(s) With Whom By When Contribution to Result
Tyler Bowles No commitments made Jennifer Chaffin No commitments made Tommy Chittenden No commitments made
Andrew Cullen No commitments made
Rhiannon Edwards
Contact Jeremy Turner and Mary Jones about CoC strategy
Phil By next meeting Ensure they have re-entry representation
Create task force to meet with churches Preach By next meeting Increase transportation options
Meet with authors of bills to ensure they are aware of MCRC
Steering Work Group At next Steering Work Group meeting
Influence impact on those bills on re-entry
Julie Fidler Follow-up training as Healthcare Navigator Liz, Lena End of March
Allow the re-entry ofc. To assist with health access
Re-entry Conference follow-up Teresa End of March Want to help with conference prep
Jennifer Fillmore Ask Centerstone to sponsor conference By next meeting Provide funding for provider training
Andrew Fogle Child support statement MCPO By next meeting Leave prison without significant addition of child support areas
Carol Hall Speak with someone from Elwood staffing 4/8
Find out if they work with ex-offenders on will work
Review IMPL website and possibly speak to someone
4/8 Type of employment resources
Rachel Halleck
Continue to investigate IndyGo policy about addictions and ½ price bus fares
By next meeting
Brainstorm transportation options other than IndyGo
By next meeting
Dalton Haney No commitments made Ryan Hatton No commitments made Don Hawkins No commitments made
Melissa Keyes Connect Vop with Amy Nelson Amy Nelson FHCCI
Now
Christine Kerl Complete Sentencing Work Group tasks from last meeting
By next committee meeting
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Schedule Work Group Meeting By next committee meeting
Mary Leffler
Attend conference planning meeting Teresa As scheduled 3/20
Increase capacity/quality education
Add VOA-EBPs to Sentencing Committee Grid
Christina By next meeting Move Sentencing strategy forward
Reach out to Rhiannon/Chris for details of next Resource Center and Service Work Group meeting
Rhiannon, Chris ASAP Move Resource Center Strategy Re-engage with Service Work Group
Larry Long
Increase my involvement in the MCRC and Sentencing Work Group
MCRC and Sentencing Work Group members
Ongoing Become a better participant
Look for possible in-kind funds/donations for the next re-entry conference
Ongoing Less cost to the MCRC for the next conference
Carlton Martin
Reach out to Marion County and Indy Bar for donation to re-entry conference
Next MCRC meeting
Earn income for MCRC re-entry conference
Reach Judge Lynch and ask about feasibility of child support mod plan
Next MCRC meeting
Reduce appeals and possibly gain income for state/city; lower probability of crime
Child support forms, electronic forms ask Ivy Tech
Next MCRC meeting
Reduce appeals (see above)
Mary Morgan Not present
Charles Neal Alternatives – transport to get person to and from work. 1-2-3-
Religious entities By the end of March
Craig Neff Continue discussions with parole districts and the Inpact program to assist with their needs
Julie Fidler Lt. Mark Wood Drew Adams
Meetings will be conducted in March
Reduce recidivism by helping with the success of the Inpact program and parole district #3
Jason Nutter No commitments made
Bob Ohlemiller
Support process of filing DOL/AJC grant application
Employ Indy End of March Job services for returning sentenced offenders
Help county determine if and then file RFP response MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge
DPS Public defender Prosecutor CJPC TAG
3/31 Reduced use of jail and use of incarceration
Vop Osili Coordinate with Sheriff’s Office on BMV access to help with IDs for jail inmates
3/31 Work to make this a practice
Doris Pryor No commitments made Chris Reeder No commitments made John Reichard No commitments made
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Lucia Sheehan No commitments made
Rhonda Shipley
Assist as requested with MacArthur grant application
MCSO – grant writer 3/31 Grant money for planning for fewer jail inmates
Assist with DOL grant application EI grant writer 3/31 Grant money to help with re-entry from jail
Draft letter for MCRC for MacArthur CSI ASAP, 3/16 Support for potential funding for planning
Kimberly Simmons No commitments made
Phil Smith Set up presentation of re-entry issues to CoC Rhiannon, CoC committee chairs
Next committee meeting
Plug re-entry into CoC planning
Kevin Tichenor Commit to make a clear response for community coaches
Andy Fogle Chris Reeder Nate Rush
Before next MCRC meeting
Taking a proactive measure to reducing recidivism
Teresa Wessel Meet with April to prep for planning committee
April 3/18
Develop “Ask” for MCRC Conference funding April 3/20
III. INDIVIDUAL ACTION COMMITMENTS FROM JAN 2015
Name Action(s) With Whom By When Contribution to Result
Progress
Drew Adams* Not present Tyler Bowles No commitments made Debra Buckner* Not present Jennifer Chaffin No commitments made Tommy Chittenden No commitments made Andrew Cullen* Not present Kathy Downs* Not present Rhiannon Edwards Not present Julie Fidler No commitments made
Jennifer Fillmore
IDOC – subject matter expert (ID point person), ask to participate in strategic plan, send out info on PD3
Did not get updates
Follow up with Andy Fogle Re: re-entry coaches model.
Send Rachel – American with Disabilities Act
Get copy of Indy Go form from Rachel
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Indy Reads wants contact for PD3 – want to be involved
Andrew Fogle No commitments made Christie Gillespie* No commitments made
Rachel Halleck Contact IndyGo regarding ½ price bus passes for addiction treatment
Jennifer Fillmore By next meeting Potentially increase access to resources
Dalton Haney* Not present Ryan Hatton No commitments made Don Hawkins No commitments made Denise Jackson No commitments made Christopher Job* Not present Gregg Keesling* No commitments made
Christine Kerl
Get with Ben Sandman re: CWF planning Self Next Sentencing group
Done
Sanctions/Incentives project follow-up Self Next Sentencing group
Done
Melissa Keyes No commitments made Damon Lane* Not present Curtis Langhammer Not present
Mary Leffler
Distribute patient navigator info Julie F myself By end of January Help connect clients to be signed up for insurance
April will do with notes
Insure VOA serves on Universal Assessment/Triage Center
Andy, Christine, Mary TBD Streamline initial intake access, VOA’s role
No action to report
Work w/Jennifer F. on identifying IDOC person to serve on CIRS
Jennifer, Nate By Feb 1 Get IDOC to be part of discussion/pilot
Denise Jackson memo to Jenn/Rhiannon
Track status of HIP 2.0 Vop, April Ongoing Create access to sub Ad/MH services
Did w/help from April
Attend initial Steering Committee meeting Community Solutions TBD Improve function of MCRC
Completed 2/2/15
Mike Lloyd* Not present Gus Linde* Not present Larry Long* Not present Carlton Martin No commitments made Wendi Middleton No commitments made Gregg Miller Not present
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Suzett Moffitt No commitments made Mary Morgan No commitments made Charles Neal No commitments made Jason Nutter Not present Robert Ohlemiller Not present Vop Osili No commitments made
Doris Pryor Not present Chris Reeder Not present John Reichard No commitments made
Nate Rush I will bring CIRS strategic plan info to next meeting
Rhiannon Next mtg Inform Services Committee
Not present
Ben Sandman Not present
Marshall Shackelford
Connect with Business Initiative Before next meeting
Not present
Investigate policies @ Duval (John Dieter) Send email out to work group schedule meeting
Work Group Within 2 weeks
Lucia Sheehan No commitments made Rhonda Shipley No commitments made Kimberly Simmons Not present
Phil Smith Reach out to MCRC members to join CoC housing group
CHIP Notices about work group meetings
Finding housing for re-entrants
No update
Kevin Tichenor, Jr. Not present Valerie Washington* Not present Reginald L. Townsend
Not present
Teresa Wessel
Ensure the Res Ctr Task Force addresses full coverage of all area (i.e. 10th to 40th)
Res Ctr Task Force Next Mtg Best possible location and services of Res Ctr’s for those needing to re-enter
Did not get updates
Find out the grant for Amy Shaner (PD3) Amy End of Jan. Assess potential linkage w/CRC in PD3 and the Resource Centers
Understand how to connect and enhance 211 training related to ReEntry
Lynn Engle Next Mtg Ensure all 211 staff provide the best
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guidance to those individuals trying to re-enter
Have Res Cntr discuss “transportation” and will it be addressed in each center
Res Ctr Task Force Next Mtg Reduce/Aid Access to Transportation
Cecelia Whitfield No commitments made
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IV. CHECK IN Lena thanked Bob Ohlemiller, Jennifer Fillmore, Christine Kerl, Tyler Bowles, Lucia Sheehan, and Andy Fogle for participating in the co-design call. The agenda for each full MCRC meeting is developed by members of the MCRC on the co-design call, which ensures that what ends up on the agenda is a reflection of what’s happening in the community. If you want to be involved in creating the agenda, you are welcome to participate in the co-design calls. An invitation is extended to all members of the MCRC in advance of the call. Lena reviewed the agenda and asked members to check in with their neighbors.
V. RBA/RBF TRAINING UPDATE Lena thanked the members who participated in the RBA/RBF training and reminded everyone that this is a required training for all active members. Another training opportunity will be scheduled in the next few months and will be communicated to members once scheduled.
VI. DATA Reasons for Return to IDOC Data Summary Members received a TRV data summary that was used in the development of the Resource Center plan. Lena reviewed each graph with members, which indicated the overall technical rule violation (TRV) return rate and the TRV rate by age group. Overall, the data show that more people are going back for TRVs than new charges. Members indicated that they would like to better understand the most common TRVs, or reasons why people are returning, so they can tailor strategies based on the data in the work groups.
VII. POLICY WORK GROUP UPDATES 2015 IGA Agenda Presentation 2015 IGA Bill List Andrew Cullen, Vice President of Public Policy for United Way of Central Indiana and member of MCRC, presented a summary of the criminal justice bills for the 2015 legislative session. A link to the presentation and a summary of all the criminal justice bills is provided at the beginning of this section. HB1006 (Criminal Justice Funding) is a follow-up to HEA1006 (Sentencing Reform.) HB1006 would prohibit level 6 felonies from going to IDOC. Currently, the legislature is debating how the funding will be allocated. In the coming weeks, Andrew said that we should see an amendment that outlines how the money will be allocated. HB1269 requires that IDOC (and allows local jails) to be the authorized Medicaid for individuals who are incarcerated. It will require IDOC to sign individuals up for Medicaid prior to release. Under ACA, states were allowed to use Medicaid for incarcerated populations and Indiana had opted out of this until now. HB1302 adjusts the requirements for expungements to make the process easier to navigate.
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VIII. 2015 RE-ENTRY CONFERENCE 2014 Marion County Conference on Re-entry Feedback Summary Teresa Wessel, Executive Director of Horizon House, was asked by the MCRC Steering Committee to Chair the 2015 Marion County Conference on Re-entry and accepted. She provided members with a brief summary of last year’s conference and planning activities for this year. Teresa explained that the goal of the conference last year was to build capacity and provide networking opportunities to re-entry providers.
398 people from 198 agencies registered 306 people from 155 agencies attended Received feedback from approximately 50% of attendees:
o Overall people were pleased with the conference o Thought the speakers were great o People requested longer breakouts, printed handouts to take notes, and to hear how
MCRC is influencing policy and programs The first planning session for the 2015 conference will be held on March 20 at 3pm in the Conference Room at Horizon House. The group discussed the need to raise funds to support the conference this year. It was extremely difficult to provide the conference with no budget last year, and having a budget will allow the planning committee to make some necessary improvements. Andrew Cullen asked if the committee could create the “ask” for him and others to distribute. The goal is to raise approximately $30,000. The members quickly brainstormed potential funders and identified members to reach out:
United Way of Central Indiana (Andrew) Central Indiana Community Foundation, Crime Prevention Funding (Lena) Indiana Judicial Center (Andrew Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (Andrew, Rhiannon) PEN Products – in kind contribution (Mary)
If members think of a potential funder, they should send their name and contact information to April. She will complete a sponsorship request letter and send it back to you to distribute.
IX. RESOURCE CENTER PRESENTATION Marion County Resource Centers Presentation Brian Reeder, Director of Re-entry for the City of Indianapolis, presented on the proposed Marion County Resource Center Network. Currently, there is no funding attached to this initiative, but there will likely be funding to support the effort in the future. After the presentation, Brian, Rhiannon, and Teresa took questions from the group. Q: Can resource centers cap how many people they serve? A: This is still being discussed and has not been decided. Q: Would work release be eligible? A: Yes
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Q: Will there be a focus on specific age groups (e.g. 18-24 year olds)? A: We will be making sure that we have agencies that can serve high need/high risk groups like 18-24 year olds. We will have to balance agency restrictions with client needs. The goal is to have a place for everyone, regardless of their offense, that is easily accessible. Q: Will this be by referral only or will walk-ins be permitted? A: Walk-ins will be accepted, but we realize that some agencies will have to require clients to come in on a different day to complete an intake/orientation. We want to ensure that there is strong communication between agencies and information sharing so that they can work collaboratively to meet client needs. Our intention is to ensure that everyone will know what to expect when they go to a resource center. Q: What is the timeline for launch? A: We would like to have 3 resource centers in place by June.
X. UPDATES FROM STRATEGY GROUPS Update on Steering Committee The Steering Committee met once already and elected Bob Ohlemiller as Chair at that meeting. The group will continue to meet during the months that the full MCRC is not meeting. Lena asked work group leads to facilitate a work session with members. After the session, the leads reported out to the full group on their top priorities. Sentencing Lead: Christine Kerl Bob Ohlemiller, Brooke Daunhauer, Andy Fogle, Craig Neef, Larry Long, Mary Leffler, Dalton Haney Priorities:
Coordination of supervision fees to reduce barriers for clients Development evidence-based practices grid to identify gaps and help with coordination
between supervision agencies Design system for new funding from HB1006 Statewide application of sanctions and incentives – in statute, requires agreement on
standard sanctions/incentives used by supervision agencies (focused on TRVs) Mental health court
Services Lead: Rhiannon Edwards Phil Smith, Rachel Halleck, Don Hawkins, Diane Holzman, Jennifer Fillmore, Charles Neal, Julie Fidler, Teresa Wessel, Tyler Bowles, Lucia Sheehan, Temika Atwood, Carlton Martin Priorities:
Central Indiana Recovery Services (SAMHSA coalition) is working on replicating ATR o Small amount of funding from DMHA for pilot o Center for Health Policy helping with the evaluation o Will take some time to work out all the details
Resource Centers (discussed during presentation earlier) o Didn’t mention earlier that the Dept. of Public Safety will be partnering with
Continuum of Care to implement the Coordinated Assessment tool for housing - Horizon House and HIP are currently piloting the tool
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Re-entry Coaches o Task force is planning to get together and come back to the work group with a
proposal Continuum of Care
o Currently working on ensuring that there is a re-entry presence on strategy committee
Increasing access to affordable transportation o In talks with IndyGo regarding the possibility of reduced bus fares o Discussed the possibility of working with local churches to transport clients
Re-entry transition packets (identity documents) – being addressed by Policy Work Group 211 Training Low cost treatment options – HIP 2.0
Policy Lead: Vop Osili Mary Morgan, Melissa Keyes, Brian Reeder, Carlton Martin, Jennifer Chaffin Priorities:
Ensuring that returning citizens have access to identity documents upon release o Currently, MOU between IDOC and BMV in place to address this issue in state
facilities o Marion County Sheriff’s Office has expressed interest in having BMV come into the
jail (Vop will follow-up) Child support modification process
o Forms are difficult for people to fill out and some choose not to without realizing the long term implications of not doing it
o How can we make this an automatic process? (“turbo tax” model) o Prosecutors and Defenders have expressed an interest in getting the form filled out
before they leave Marion County since they should have legal counsel present to explain the process (Andy will revisit)
Local ordinances that result in housing discrimination o How do we mitigate when developers decide to kick out people or not accept
applications based on prior convictions? Employment Lead: Marshall Shackelford (not present, facilitated by April) John Reichard, Gilbert Peters, Carol Hall, Rhonda Shipley, Damon Lane, Ryan Hatton, Tommy Chittenden, Shawniece Patton Priorities:
Promote and protect the employment of ex-offenders by significantly limiting work interruptions for mandatory supervision requirements
Work with the Indy Chamber to engage employers Bridge the gap between temporary employers and returning citizens Seek funding to increase secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities for
offenders during incarceration Look for opportunities to fund and conduct collaborative employment programs
o Dept. of Labor grant application currently being developed by EmployIndy and Marion County Sheriff’s Office to implement a WorkOne facility behind the walls that would provide pre-release employment services and link individuals to a WorkOne facility in community for post-release services
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XI. CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES/INITIATIVES McArthur Safety and Justice Challenge Grant
Bob Ohlemiller would like to have letters of support from the MCRC Group agreed that they would be willing to write a letter of collaboration Rhonda Shipley agreed to provide key points Application deadline is 3/31, so Bob will need the letter soon
Department of Justice Grant
Would provide place-based services to address violence and crime Looking at 29th and MLK as the target area Julie Fidler will be writing the grant Might be engaging members to figure out how to dive deeper on different issues Evaluation is a key component Will likely be applying for a planning (rather than implementation) grant
Your Life Matters Initiative
Related to My Brother’s Keeper (presidential initiative) Indiana Black Expo is responsible for the initiative locally Targeting 14-24 year old African American males Plan is due by 3/30 (Community Solutions is on contract to write plan) For justice/re-entry component, will be looking to MCRC as lead Contact Lena or April if you want more information
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CHECK OUT Mary Leffler: IDOC received a large TANF grant for parolees and other people returning to community. The funding will be used to provide supportive services for families in 10 counties, including Marion County. Mary will keep the group updated as things develop. Marion County Community Corrections is identifying people that meet the criteria and developing a special caseload to address their needs and the needs of their families. The services provided have to support the TANF result, which is “healthier families”.
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Appendix A: Index of Decisions Decision Date
Decision Responsibility (if any)
Completed?
1/8/15
MCRC Steering Committee Approved Responsibilities:
Develop operating ground rules and procedures for Steering Committee
Ensure that MCRC activities support the desired result
Monitor member adherence to requirements outlined in the Statement of Understanding
Identify and monitor membership gaps and recruit members as directed by the full MCRC
Orient new and interested members Coordinate Results Based Accountability training
opportunities for new members Recommend agenda items for full MCRC meetings to
be discussed on co-design calls Participate in co-design calls Propose process improvement strategies as needed Monitor work group progress on identified strategies
and proposed new strategies as needed Draft administrative policies and procedures as
needed Assist with securing funding as needed to manage the
MCRC and implement strategies Find opportunities to promote the MCRC and partner
with stakeholders Communicate with member body as needed to keep
them informed of committee activity
Initial Members:
Brian Reeder, Bob Ohlemiller, Andy Fogle, Marshall Shackelford, Rhiannon Edwards, Nate Rush, Julie Fidler, Christine Kerl, Mary Leffler, Vop Osili, Christie Gillespie
CSI will staff.
Ongoing
9/11/14
Member Levels ACTIVE Member
Actively participate in at least one work group Minimum attendance at full MCRC (attend 75% of
meetings) SUPPORTING Member
Participate in at least one work group Receive all email updates
STAKEHOLDER/ENDORSING Member Receive quarterly updates
Ongoing
5/8/14
MCRC’s Re-Entry Approach Based on the common themes of the work groups and the best practices outlined in the Principles of Effective Offender Interventions, Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care, and Trauma-Informed Care, the MCRC adopts the following re-entry approach: - Provides person-centered care - Includes comprehensive assessment that:
o Assesses risks and needs o Is strengths based and builds on client
resiliencies
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o Is client-driven (empowering, builds client’s self-efficacy)
- Offers comprehensive services and supports to meet needs identified in the assessment:
o Care coordination (wraparound approach with team-based case planning when possible)
o Community-based o Client-driven (includes choice in services and
providers) o Culturally responsive (gender, faith, etc.) o Includes evidence-based services that address
cognitive risks/needs (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy)
o Uses peer supports and mentoring - Provides integrated services and supports collaboration
between systems and providers - Involves families and other allies - Supports continuity of care
o Focuses on the transition from incarceration (Connects re-entrants to services pre-release and provides ongoing support post-release)
- Includes ongoing monitoring and support - Outcomes and research-driven (Evaluation) - Includes system-wide education and training (Provides
capacity-building opportunities to agencies that serve re-entrants)
- Removes system and individual level barriers
1/9/14
Strategy Groups for 2013 To Align with Study Commission Recommendation Categories Employment (Lead: Marshall Shackelford) Housing (Lead: Mary Leffler) Policy Implementation (Lead: Vop Osili) Sentencing Options and Alternatives (Lead: Christine Kerl) Wraparound Services/Case Management and Community
Resources (Lead: Rhiannon Edwards)
Ongoing
5/16/13
Lena will put together a statement of what MCRC sees its role as being and send it to the group to review before sending it to the Council. The statement will include language about MCRC being able to use the professional staff of their choosing.
Lena
10/25/12
Reaffirmed Purpose: In addition to networking, MCRC members want to have a strategic impact on the result: All adult offenders in Marion County are successfully reintegrated into the community.
All MCRC Members
Ongoing
10/25/12
MCRC 2013 Meeting Structure For 2013, MCRC will: Meet on the third Thursday of the month, every other
month beginning January 17th, 2013
For up to 3 hours (8:30 am – 11:30 am) All meetings will be held at PACE. Lena will co-facilitate each session with an additional,
rotating team member.
Ongoing
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Lena will provide a documenter and notes. The co-facilitator will provide refreshments and materials.
10/25/12
Strategy Groups for 2013 Addictions/Mental Health Pre-release Mentoring & Transition Services
Ongoing
1/19/12
Membership Statement of Understanding document was presented and approved by the group. Members are to complete/sign the document and submit it before leaving the meeting.
Ongoing
1/19/12 Participants pause to explore how to work RBF as needed. Ongoing
1/19/12 The group will regularly re-assess norms and actions. Ongoing
1/19/12 Each action committee will have a leader: Leonard (Data), Marshall (Capacity), Rhiannon (Resources), and Bob (EBP)
Yes – 1/19/12
12/19/11 Early in 2012, the MCRC has a specific discussion about Person-Role-System to foster an understanding of role and engagement in MCRC.
Mary Leffler and Christine Kerl
Yes – 1/19/12
12/19/11 MCRC members will review the existing LAP norms and modify them for MCRC.
Yes – 1/19/12
12/19/11
The membership criteria will be revisited at the January 19th meeting and will include a process to apply the criteria, specifically regarding clarity around bullet 4. Additionally, on the co-design call, participants will look through the most current LAP attendance roster and figure out who will reach out to those not present at the RBF refresher to see who has an interest in being part of MCRC.
Mary Leffler and Christine Kerl
Yes –1/19/12
Appendix B: MCRC Norms 1) Set time limits for discussion – state conclusion, then go once around room for final
comment to achieve consensus commitment, final vote if appropriate 2) Respect different opinions and seek non-judgmental understanding 3) Pause before you speak own opinions – does it relate to topic 4) Do not let just data and facts dominate the decision-making process 5) Be willing to look at things through the lenses of other MBTI types 6) Utilize active, respectful listening - engage all 7) Ask for input from the minority MBTI types, don’t expect it. 8) Routinely re-assess norms and actions
Appendix C: MCRC Membership Criteria The MCRC has established the following membership levels:
ACTIVE Member o Completes MCRC orientation and Results Based Accountability training o Actively participates in at least one work group (attend 75% of meetings) o Minimum attendance at full MCRC (attend 75% of meetings)
SUPPORTING Member o Participates in at least one work group o Receives all email updates
STAKEHOLDER Member
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o Receives quarterly updates All ACTIVE members are required to sign a Statement of Understanding. By signing this document, I acknowledge the following: I am committed to being an active member of the Marion County Reentry Coalition (MCRC) and
will attend 75% of the full MCRC meetings each year; I am committed to actively participating in a least one work group; I am prepared to use my personal, role and system spheres of influence to further the work; I am committed to learning the principles of Results Based Facilitation/Results Based
Leadership and will attend training sessions as they are made available to me to enhance my understanding;
I will hold myself and my peers to a standard of accountability that will allow the greatest potential for successful goal achievement.