Fall 2017 President’S Message
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ISSN 1075-2234 FALL 2017 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE At the recent APPA conference in New York I had the reform packages. We need to also ensure that probation/ opportunity to be part of a press conference that talked parole and pretrial services are being equally represent- about a new paper titled Less is More: How Reducing Pro- ed when talking about criminal justice reform. We can’t bation Populations Can Improve Outcomes. reform a system by only looking at one side. This paper was written by Michael P. Jacob- I encourage all of you to read this report (hy- son, Vincent Schiraldi, Reagan Daly, and Emi- perlink above) and to share it with your stake- ly Hotez. The paper posits that the tremendous holders. growth in probation supervision in the United Lastly, our hearts, prayers, and thoughts States over the past several decades should are with those who have been affected by be reversed. The authors highlight New York Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. These City as an example of a jurisdiction that has catostropic events have left many homeless reduced the number of people on probation su- and have devastated communities. I challenge pervision by 50 percent over 10 years. all of us to assist in any way possible to help Criminal justice reform has had a major rebuild these communities because a culture impact on our criminal justice system, howev- of service is what community corrections has er in some cases probation/parole supervision always been about. has not been part of the larger conversation. The reduction of the prison population has been a great outcome, how- Marcus M. Hodges ever an unintended consequence has been the increase of President caseloads in probation/parole supervision and an increase of technical violations due to overwhelming increase in In addition to serving as the President of NAPE, caseload. This is creating a probation to prison pipeline Marcus Hodges is employed as the Associate Direc- that is counterintuitive to criminal justice reform. There- tor at the Court Services Offender Supervision Agency fore, we need to re-examine our supervision strategies to for the District of Columbia. ensure that they are in alignment with our criminal justice CONTENTS President’s Message, Marcus M. Hodges . 1 Editor’s Message, Brian Mirasolo . 2 Association Activities . 2 Probation Partnerships in Poland and North America: An International Exchange Dan Richard Beto, Wayne Dicky, Donald G. Evans, Todd Jermstad, and Gerry Minard . 4 Police-Probation Partnerships: Experiences in Texas, Dan Richard Beto . 11 Agencies Supporting Effective Community Supervision: A Canadian Experience, Donald G. Evans . 15 Volunteers in Community Corrections Contribute to Public Safety, Gerry Minard . 18 Working Together for Successful Reintegration, Wayne Dicky . 21 Incorporating into Probation Emerging Practices in Mental Health Treatment, Todd Jermstad, J.D. 24 Poland’s Social Welfare System: Institutional Support in Diffcult Situation, Kamila Słupska, Ph.D. .28 Saving Lives with Naloxone, Joe Russo . 31 Technology Assisted Care for Substance Use Disorder and Criminal Thinking: A Pilot Project at Massachusetts, Community Corrections Centers, Vincent L. Lorenti, J.D. 33 Project HOPE: It Starts with Fidelity, Brian Mirasolo . 34 From the Bookshelf, Dan Richard Beto and Donald G. Evans . 35 News from the Field . 39 Executive Exchange EDITOR’S MESSAGE by Brian Mirasolo It was nice seeing many of you at the NAPE Re- use of technology assisted care at community cor- ception on August 26th in New York City. As sum- rections centers in Massachusetts. You’ll also find mer comes to an end the next edition of Executive a piece on fidelity and the HOPE DFE report, a Exchange is here. Thanks to all of the contributors few interesting book reviews, and a robust News for the high quality content. From The Field column. Readers will find an array of great long-form Here’s hoping you enter the autumn refreshed pieces that were presented recently at the VI In- and find something within this edition of Execu- ternational Probation Seminar in Kołobrzeg, tive Exchange that helps you lead your respective a Polish city located on the Parsęta River on the organizations in the process of continuous inno- coast of the Baltic Sea by a North American del- vation and improvement. egation of NAPE members. Members of the dele- For those interested in contributing to the next gation included Dan Richard Beto, Wayne Dicky, edition of Executive Exchange the editorial dead- Donald G. Evans, Todd Jermstad, and Gerry Mi- line is Friday, December 1st. nard. Topics of the papers range from the importance of local community corrections partnerships to the support of citizens Brian Mirasolo, the Field Services Administrator for and the non-profit sector in the supervision process. the Massachusetts Probation Service, serves as the Editor There are also a number of short-form pieces included in this for Executive Exchange. For those interested in contributing edition. Joe Russo contributed an important article on Nalox- material to Executive Exchange, Brian can be reached by one and Vin Lorenti provided an informative narrative on the phone at 617-909-3102 or by email at [email protected]. ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR OFFICES Western: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, It is time to begin thinking about the National Association of Washington, and Wyoming. Probation Executives election process, which commences now and concludes shortly after April 20, 2018. The election will de- Nominations are being accepted by the Nominations and termine the Association’s leadership for a two year period, com- Elections Committee through the end of the year. In addition to mencing July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2020. a letter of nomination, please include a biographical sketch of the Positions available include those of President, Vice President, nominee or a current vita. Only members of the National Asso- Secretary, and Treasurer. ciation of Probation Executives may nominate an individual for In addition, seven positions on the Board of Directors are office. Nominations may be sent to the following: subject to the election process, including two at-large positions and five regional positions. The five regions, and the states that Christie Davidson, Executive Director comprise them, are as follows: National Association of Probation Executives George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center New England: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Sam Houston State University Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Huntsville, Texas 77341-2296 Mid-Atlantic: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New Nominations may also be sent via email to davidson@shsu. York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. edu or by facsimile to (936) 294-1671. Please give serious consideration to seeking elective office in Southern: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Lou- the Association. For those who feel they cannot serve, please give isiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South some thought to nominating a member. Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. PROBATION PROFESSIONALS RECOGNIZED Central: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, AT NAPE RECEPTION IN NEW YORK Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dako- ta, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The National Association of Probation Executives held its an- nual reception on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in the Manhattan Ballroom at the Marriot Marquis in New York City. During the page 2 Fall 2017 reception, which was well attended, three outstanding individu- The George M. Keiser Award for Exceptional Leadership als were recognized with Association awards. was presented to Kathy Waters, Division Director of Adult Pro- bation Services of the Arizona Supreme Court. This award to an administrator, manager, or supervisor who has demonstrated exceptional leadership under challenging conditions which pro- vide value added activity or service to the organization or com- munity they serve. Award winners pose with NAPE officers. Pictured left to right are Vice President Ron Schweer, President Marcus Hodges, Sam Houston State University Probation Executive of the Year Award recipient Michael Fitzpatrick, Dan Richard Beto Award recipient Pictured left to right are Vice President Ron Schweer, Michael Nail, George M. Keiser Award for Exceptional Leadership President Marcus Hodges, George M. Keiser Award for Exceptional winner Kathy Waters, and Secretary Francine Perretta. Leadership winner Kathy Waters, and Secretary Francine Perretta. The Sam Houston State University Probation Executive of the Year Award was presented to Michael Fitzpatrick, Chief U. Finally, the Dan Richard Beto Award was presented to Mi- S. Probation Officer for the Southern District of New York. This chael Nail, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Com- award, the Association’s oldest and most prestigious, is given munity Supervision. The Dan Richard Beto Award is a discre- annually by the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center at Sam tionary award presented by the NAPE President to someone who Houston State University to an outstanding probation executive has made significant contributions to the probation profession. selected by the NAPE Awards Committee. Pictured left to right are Vice President Ron Schweer, Sam Pictured left to right are Vice President Ron Schweer, Houston State University Probation Executive of the Year Award President Marcus Hodges, Dan Richard Beto Award recipient recipient Michael