International Community Corrections Association
October 31st to November 3rd
Galt House Hotel and Suites
Louisville, Kentucky
For more information, see http://www.iccaweb.org or call (301) 585-6090.
18th Annual International Research Conference – “Doing What Works: How to Get It Done”
SFSU Scholarship Awards Dinner
Please join us for SF State’s University Scholarship Awards Dinner as we honor this year’s recipients. Enjoy drinks and a three-course dinner as you hear the inspiring stories about these distinguished students from all walks of life. With tuition and fees up forty percent in recent years, and the university’s state funding cut nearly in half, we depend on our alumni and friends more than ever. SF State faculty member and KRON Channel 4 weekend news anchor, Marty Gonzalez, will be the MC for the evening. We appreciate your support!
To RSVP, please go to http://www.sfsu.edu/~alumni/events.html#scholar. For more information, contact rjjones@sfsu.edu.
The first John Irwin scholarship award winners will be announced.
Community Meeting on Workforce Needs of Reentry Population Workforce Investment Community Advisory Committee
The Workforce Investment Community Advisory Committee (WiCAC) invites you to share your experiences and ideas about the workforce needs for San Francisco’s reentry population. Take this opportunity to stand up and speak about your needs, questions, or concerns. Service providers and participants are welcome! For more information, contact Krystal Koop, Goodwill Reentry Navigator and Reentry Council representative on WiCAC, at (415) 575-2113.
Webinar on Primary Care and the Transitions Clinic Approach
National Reentry Resource Center & Criminal Justice/Mental Health Consensus Project
Speakers will provide an overview of the Transitions Clinic, a San Francisco grown model for providing transitional healthcare to people with chronic health conditions. Speakers include Reentry Council members and friends: Ron Sanders and Shira Shavit of the Transitions Clinic; Clemens Hong and Emily Wang founders of Transitions Clinics in San Francisco and now in New Haven. For more information and to register for the free webinar, go to: http://www.nationalreentryresourcecenter.org/training/webcasts
Multi-Ethnic Movement of Love Against Violence
Regional Rally
A regional rally to celebrate diversity, and reconnect fathers with their children. Join the festivities that will include information booths, speakers, food, music, and more. For more information, contact Rev. Andre Shumake, Sr. at (510) 860-3681 or see http://www.riafbo.org.
New Resources for Formerly Incarcerated Veterans
The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has expanded efforts to reach veterans involved in the criminal justice system. Services, benefits, and treatment are available to veterans through the VA Medical Center. Check out the list of resources available to formerly incarcerated veterans. For questions, please contact Liz Brett, Veteran Justice Outreach Specialist for the SFVAMC Downtown Clinic, at (415) 281-5116 or Elizabeth.brett@va.gov.