This very timely workshop combines up-to-date information with skill-based training to provide probation officers, other corrections professionals, and their supervisors with a solid foundation for working effectively with the female offender population. You will come away with a detailed understanding of the differences between female and male offenders, an update on the latest research on female offender assessment and case planning, and an opportunity to discuss and practice strategies for decreasing common barriers to female offender compliance and success.

Upon completion of Gender Responsive Probation, participants will be able to:

1) Explain recent developments in gender responsive theory and strategies and their implications for day-to-day work with female offenders.

2) Understand female offenders’ unique barriers and pathways to crime.

3) Utilize a gender-responsive approach to assessment tools such as the LSI-R or YLS-CMI.

4) Discuss and utilize specific considerations for making female client referrals.

5) Develop a gender-responsive and dynamic case plan.

6) Articulate how relational theory and trauma theory impact our work with female clients.

7) Gain an awareness of what is happening in Minnesota and nationally around female offender issues.

Faculty: Julie Rud, MS

Julie Rud has spent many years in criminal justice working with female offenders and is well-respected for her expertise in the area of gender responsive issues in corrections. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in Sociology and completed her masters’ work with a thesis focusing on gender responsive research. Julie is a member of the Minnesota Advisory Task Force on Female Offenders, and has been integral in assisting with national research on gender responsive issues. She currently works in Adult Field Services for Hennepin County Community Corrections.

Workshop Location:

Homewood Suites by Hilton – Mall of America. The Homewood Suites is a very comfortable training location which features guest suites with fully equipped kitchens, hot breakfast, and evening receptions. It is across the street from the Mall of America and is located directly on the LRT (Light Rail Train) line to downtown Minneapolis. The hotel offers a free shuttle service from the Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport. There is free parking directly in front of the hotel for local training participants.

Tuition: $175.00 - includes training, training materials, refreshments, and lunch.

Refund policy: A $50.00 processing fee will be charged for cancellations made up to one week prior to the training date. Cancellations thereafter are non-refundable.

Travel/Lodging: The Homewood Suites by Hilton – Mall of America is closest to Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Hotel contact information: 2261 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States 55425; Tel: 1-952-854-0900 Fax: 1-952-854-9571

The hotel offers a free shuttle service from the airport. Local commuters will find travel directions at www.minneapolis.homewoodsuites.com. Those staying at the hotel should ask to be booked in one of the rooms set aside for the EckMaahs & Associates’ Motivational Interviewing Training. Government rates apply.

Training Date/Hours:

March 10, 2008: 8:30-4:30 (sign-in and coffee/rolls at 8:15 AM)

Registration: Please complete the attached registration form, and email or send to: EckMaahs & Associates, LLC 1769 Lexington Avenue #179 Saint Paul, MN 55113 FAX: 651-204-2114

Payment can be made in the form of check made out to: EckMaahs and Associates. We also accept VISA or MasterCard.

Please contact EckMaahs & Associates at 651-489-1122 or training@eckmaahs.com for information about this course and your other training needs.