The Delicate Art of Engagement: Behavioral Health and Probation in New York City

Goal: To bring together partners from multiple systems, disciplines, and communities to develop a shared understanding of, and problem-solve about, challenges related to optimizing the therapeutic relationship between people on probation in New York City and their treatment providers. Areas of focus will include therapeutic relationships in coercive situations, navigating care that may involve probation officers, and supporting clients in avoiding probation violations.

Schedule

8:00–9:00 am: Breakfast (provided), Check-in

9:00–9:30 am: Welcome and Introduction

9:30–10:30 am: Keynote Address: Commissioner Sharun Goodwin, New York City Department of Probation

10:30–11:00 am: Break/Networking

11:00 am–12:30 pm: Moderated Roundtable, Part 1

• Jed Albano, CRPA, NYCPS, New York Presbyterian CPEP
• Hon. Matthew J. D’Emic, Kings County Supreme Court
• Charisma Gonzalez, Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services
• Gillian Levy, LCSW, CASAC-MC, The Center for Justice Innovation
• Shaquana Mackey, MPA, New York City Department of Probation
• Hon. Valentina Morales, New York County Criminal Court
• Hayward Mouton, LCSW, Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services
• Tanya Williams, LMSW, New York City Department of Probation

12:30–1:30 pm: Lunch (provided)

1:30–2:30 pm: Moderated Roundtable, Part 2

2:45–3:30 pm: Breakout Sessions
Discuss and propose actionable steps to address challenges raised during the day’s presentations.

3:45–4:30 pm: Summarize Breakout Proposals; Closing Remarks and Next Steps

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