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About the Network
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Cognitive-Behavioral Programming
Contact Information
Goals & Objectives 2007
Meeting Minutes
Mission & Values
Structure & Meeting Dates
Terminology & Definitions
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September 2007 |
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UNITED STATES FEDERAL PROBATION
PRESENTS:
THINKING FOR
A CHANGE COGNITIVE SKILLS GROUP FACILITATOR TRAINING
Training Dates:
June 9-12,
2008
Times:
8:00am-5:00pm
Location:
300 South 4th St.
Minneapolis, MN
Cost: FREE
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About
the Minnesota Cognitive-Behavioral Network |
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The Minnesota Cognitive-Behavioral Network provides
Probation Officers and others working with offenders the opportunity to:
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Exchange ideas; |
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Gain knowledge of programs, training resources, contact
information and implementation ideas; |
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Offer and obtain support; and |
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state clearinghouse of information about cognitive-behavioral program
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The
Minnesota Cognitive Network held its first meeting in October of 1998 to
discuss start up plans. This was hosted by Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted
Community Corrections (DFO). Our first official meeting was January 1999
and was hosted by Washington County Community Corrections.
We have
members from community corrections departments, institutions, and
community-based programs. Anyone who is interested in or has already
implemented cognitive-behavioral interventions with offenders is welcome
to become part of our organization.
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Benefits & Outcomes of
Cognitive-Behavioral Programming |
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Improved community safety through increased supervision
and client contact. Cog groups meet once or twice weekly and target
specific risk factors. |
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Reduced cost to community through reduced crime and less
need of expensive residential settings. |
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Research based rationale which supports this approach
with offender populations. |
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Improved community collaboration through pooling of
resources between private and public agencies in the delivery of
services (i.e.: Cog groups). |
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Pro-active vs. reactive approach to corrections. |
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Expectation of positive progress with clients through
direct action and targeting of specific risk factors for recidivism. |
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Outcome measures which demonstrate the effectiveness of
correctional programming. |
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Mission & Values |
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Our
Mission:
The Minnesota Cognitive-Behavioral
Network: Individuals sharing knowledge and promoting practices for
effective implementation of evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral
interventions for offenders.
We Value:
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Collaboration |
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Personal and professional growth |
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Service, program, and system integrity |
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Personal responsibility and accountability
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Restorative Justice and community
involvement |
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Diversity and dealing with people with
respect and dignity |
Research has demonstrated that cognitive-behavioral interventions,
effectively implemented with appropriate offenders, are successful in
reducing offender recidivism. Cognitive-behavioral interventions target
specific cognitive deficits (i.e.: manipulation, impulsivity, callousness,
egocentricity, lack of guilt or remorse, low frustration tolerance,
blaming others, concrete thinking, poor problem solving and interpersonal
skills, difficulties with anger, rigid thinking, etc.) These
interventions facilitate self-change and aid in the development of
thinking skills used to cope with life situations.
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Structure
& Meetings |
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The Minnesota Cognitive
Network meets quarterly throughout the state.
Meeting times and dates for 2008 as are follows:
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DATE |
TIME |
LOCATION |
HOST CONTACT
(Location
questions to this person; responsible for Training
Component) |
CO-CHAIR
FACILITATOR
(Send any agenda items you
have to this person) |
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January 15, 2008 |
11 AM – 2 PM
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Washington County |
Corey Mabis |
Scott
Nyegaard |
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April 15, 2008 |
11 AM – 2 PM |
Wright
County |
Karen Determan |
T.J.
Nelson |
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July 15,
2008 |
11 AM – 2 PM |
St. Louis
County |
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Scott
Nyegaard |
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October 7, 2008 |
11 AM – 2 PM |
DOC,
St. Paul |
Julie
Jordan |
T.J.
Nelson |
The meetings generally take 2-3 hours.
Meetings consist of regional cog updates, training updates, dialogue and
discussion, as well as a presentation by the host county as to how they
have implemented cog interventions in their community.
Members do not pay dues at this time.
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Goals & Objectives for 2007-2008 |
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Goals
discussed were as follows:
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Complete first periodic newsletter to be distributed to stakeholders.
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Complete at least 2 curricula training events within the next year.
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Continue the enhancement of evaluation tools as they relate to
measuring outcomes of specific cog programs.
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Complete the Cog 101 power point training (with lesson plans).
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Contact Information |
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For more
information regarding the Minnesota Cognitive-Behavioral Network or
cognitive-behavioral programming, please feel free to contact the
2007-08 information specialist:
Eric Johnson, Carver County
604 E 4th Street
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 361-1466
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MACCAC
CONTACTS
Anoka County
763.323.5830
Director:
Don Ilse
Direct Phone:
763-323-5890
don.ilse@co.anoka.mn.us
Arrowhead
Region: Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, & St. Louis
218.726.2650
Director: Tom Roy
Direct Phone:
218-726-2650
royt@co.st-louis.mn.us
Blue Earth County
507.3 04.4550
Director:Jerry
Haley
Direct Phone: 507-3 04-4557
Jerry.Haley@co.blue-earth.mn.us
Central
Minnesota: Crow Wing, Morrison, & Aitkin Counties
218.825.8345
Director:
Michael Kafka
Direct Phone:
218-825-8345
mkafka@cmncc.org
Dakota County
651.438.8288
Director: Barbara
Illsley
Direct Phone:
651-438-8288
barbara.illsley@co.dakota.mn.us
Dodge, Fillmore, & Olmsted Counties
507.328.7200
Director:
Doug Lambert
Direct Phone:
507-328-7201
lambert.douglas@co.olmsted.mn.us
Hennepin County
Director:
Tom
Merkel
Direct Phone:
612-348-8981
tom.merkel@co.hennepin.mn.us
Kandiyohi
County
Director: Deb
West
Direct Phone:
320-231-6222
d_west@co.kandiyohi.mn.us
Ramsey County
651.266. 2670
Director: Carol
Roberts
Direct Phone:
651-266-2384
carol.roberts@co.ramsey.mn.us
Region 6W:
Yellow Medicine, Lac Qui Parle, Swift, & Chippewa Counties
Director: Midge
Christianson
Direct Phone:
320-269-6513
mchristianson@6wcc.com
Rice
County
Director:
James Haas
Direct Phone:
507-332-6290
jhaas@co.rice.mn.us
Rock/Nobles Counties
Director: Jon
Ramlo
Direct Phone:
507-372-8285
jramlo@co.nobles.mn.us
Scott County
Therese McCoy, Director
Direct Phone: 952-496-8267
tmccoy@co.scott.mn.us
Stearns County
Director: Mark
Sizer
Direct Phone:
320-656-6404
mark.sizer@co.stearns.mn.us
Todd & Wadena Counties
Director: Kathy
Langer
Direct Phone:
320-732-6165
Kathy.langer@co.todd.mn.us
Tri-County:
Polk, Norman, & Red Lake Counties
218.281.6363
Director: Susan
Mills
Direct Phone: 218-470-8106
susan.mills@co.polk.mn.us
Washington County
651.430.6900
Director: Tom
Adkins
Direct Phone:
651-430-6902
Tom.Adkins@co.washington.mn.us |
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