WHAT: The Biggest and Best Gang Training Conference --- Gang College 2011.


When? --- August 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2011


Where is it being held? --- Chicago: Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel


Why Attend? Read more inside this on-line version of the brochure.

 

Who Should Attend: Anyone who is impacted by the gang problem, whatever your role, rank, or status in life. If you can be potentially enlisted in the fight against gangs, you are welcome. From gang specialist police officer to gang counselor at the local high school or a local prevention program; or maybe you are just someone who wants to learn a lot more about gangs and network with others nationwide.

How to Attend: A registration form is provided at the end of this lengthy file; or call or fax in a request for a registration form (TEL: 708 258-9111; FAX 708 258-9546). How to find out more? Go to the main webpage for the NGCRC: www.ngcrc.com


The 2011 NGCRC 14th International Gang Specialist Training Conference


2011 Conference Information Site--- The Full Text On-Line Version


Last UPDATED: May 6, 2011

 

 

© Copyright 2011. You are now in the "2011 Conference" section of the National Gang Crime Research Center, this is a lengthy fext file that explains everything you could possibly want to know about the exciting gang training conference being held in Chicago Aug. 8-10, 2011; the main website of the NGCRC is: www.ngcrc.com Click here if you want to visit the main page of the NGCRC: www.ngcrc.com.

 

 

     

WHAT's NEW: We have started to list classes for the 2011 Conference, now is the time to register. We are just getting started, we usually have about 100 different courses that attendees can select from. We already have over N= 90 different courses or sessions listed (in advance) inside this webpage (towards the end, just before the registration form).

 

What's New: Cubs Baseball Tickets now available, now being given away at the time of conference registration, one free ticket per person, see more info below on this social networking event for gang specialists.

 

The "One Day Pass" or Daily Rate Attendance Option: New for 2011

            The NGCRC's 2011 Training Conference allows people to sign up for "just one day". This is designed for the person who cannot stay for the full three day training conference.

            The price for the "One Day Pass" is $295.00 and you can select which one of the three days you want to attend: Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday.

            The "One Day Pass" registration option does not carry with it a number of the advantages that are available to those who register for the full three day conference. For example, you cannot receive certification for the "One Day Pass" as it would reflect only eight (8) hours of training. Certification is available only to those who are enrolled for the full three day conference.

            Q: Is there a certificate of attendance for the 2011 Training Conference for those registering under the "One Day Pass" option?

            A: Yes. The certificate does not mean certification, the certificate for those registering under the "One Day Pass" option simply attests that you attended one day of NGCRC training and that it has the equivalent of eight (8) hours of training.

           Q. If I attend under the One Day Pass, do I become a Certified Gang Specialist?

          A: Not from your certificate of attendance, no. Under the One Day Pass, you will receive a certificate that attests simply that you attended for one day, it does not attest that you have yet achieved any certification status. You can use this certificate and allow it to count for eight (8) hours towards future certification with the NGCRC. You need increments of 24 hours of NGCRC training to achieve different levels of certification with the NGCRC.

            Another significant difference between the "One Day Pass" and the full training program is this: those who register for non-certification or certification in the full three day training program receive a valuable "goody bag" containing reference material. If you register for the conference under the "One Day Pass" option, you will not receive one of these "Goody Bags". If you register under the "One Day Pass" option you will receive only a registration packet that contains your laminated ID Badge, the Daily Training Schedule, an Evaluation Form, a Directory of Attendees, and a pen.

            Those registering under the One Day Pass option do not have the option to participate in any of the raffles, as by procedure, the entry form must be received the day before the raffle winners are announced. Those registering under the One Day Pass option are not eligible for the Cubs Game Social Networking Events that occur on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

            Those registering under the One Day Pass option are allowed to attend any Reception Events that occur on the day they have registered for, just note that these are ticketed events, and you must sign up in advance on the registration form itself in order to be able to attend the Reception Events. Those registering under the One Day Pass option are also allowed to attend any "Early Riser", "Noon time", or "Evening" sessions that might be offered on the day they are attending. There are no Early Riser (6am to 8am) sessions on Monday, and there are no Evening Sessions on Wednesday.

 

 

WHAT's NEW: We have the Preliminary Schedule of Events and Sessions Posted at This Website:

As of April 21, 2011, we have the Preliminary Schedule of Events and Sessions posted, it is located towards the end of this file, after the Session Abstracts, and before the registration form.

 

 

NEW FOR 2011: The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course

       This is new for the 2011 NGCRC Training Conference. It is the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course taught by Dr. Charla Waxman. It consists of four (4) hours of training each day, for three consecutive days. Thus, during Aug 8-10, 2011 you would accumulate 12 hours total to receive the additional MHFA certification. Please make sure to check "yes" on the registration form if you intend to try and complete the full 12 hour MHFA program within your allotted 24 hours of NGCRC training. We need your information because you get a separate certificate from this. The registration form includes the question: I will be attending the full Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course (12 of my 24 hours) at this training conference. ___Yes ___No So make sure you check "yes" if you really plan on participating in the MHFA segment of training.

         The MHFA Certification Course provides Session Credits in the following track areas: Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Gang Counseling Techniques; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

        The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a first aid first responder course. Attendance at this course will provide an additional certification (beyond your gang certification) as an MHFA first responder. This certification would be similar to having a CPR card for a cardiac emergency. As a first responding card holder, your increased training will allow you to respond to mental health crises as a first responder - - - helping until help arrives.

        This course is offered by certified trainers from Linden Oaks at Edward certified through the National Council on Mental Health. The overriding goal of MHFA is to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental illness. If you complete the full 12 hour MHFA program, a three course sequence, then you will be issued an additional certificate of training directly from the National Council on Mental Health. Learn how to de-escalate a crisis. Learn the risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems. Recommended for all gang specialists including but not limited to law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, gang prevention/intervention/outreach, etc.

        There is no extra fee or charge to enroll in the MHFA certification as long as you are already officially registered for the 2011 conference itself. It is a free service to those officially registered for the NGCRC conference.

 

This is Your Invitation to Attend the August 8-10, 2011 Conference:

          It's the conference you cannot afford to miss. In the summer of 2011, the National Gang Crime Research Center will hold its 14th international gang training conference in Chicago --- once again bringing together the Nation's top experts on gangs and gang-related issues.

             It's the experience you’ve come to expect --- the opportunity to network with law enforcement, corrections, private sector professionals from all over the country and abroad.

          Once again, the NGCRC will be offering you an enormous variety of choices to craft the education that is most pertinent to you and your jurisdiction.

          You'll come away with new insights, the latest intell, and the most effective strategies to combat gangs.

            You cannot afford to miss the NGCRC's 14th International Gang Specialist Training Conference in Chicago this summer (2011).

          Don't delay!

          There is a registration form for you at www.ngcrc.com/register.html and at the end of this large text file which describes the training conference in great detail.

 

 

Free Chicago Baseball Tickets:

One Per Person --- Limited Tickets Available---- ticket orders being taken at this time.

            The NGCRC training occurs in Chicago and everyone knows that Chicago is a great city to take in a baseball game. And attending a baseball game in a large group of fellow gang specialists is a great opportunity for informally networking with other gang experts from all over the USA and abroad. It is truly “quality time”, designed to enhance the opportunity for social networking with other gang specialists. The tickets we buy and pay for are bought in block sections: you sit with others from the NGCRC group in the same area. So, every year, to the extent permitted by cost and availability, the NGCRC attempts to buy a number of tickets to the baseball games. This year, during the same dates as the NGCRC Conference, we are blessed to have two Chicago Cubs games in town during the conference!

            The Chicago Cubs will be playing the Washington on Monday and Tuesday evening, August 8th and 9th, 2011 (7:05 startup).

            Here is the policy and because we do not have as many tickets as we tried to get: one ticket per person. A further requirement is that the person requesting a ticket must be registered for the conference and you must be paid up for your registration at the time you request a ticket; further, the tickets will be given away on a “First come, First served” basis.

            We do not have any extra tickets for this event. So, sadly, no we cannot give out any extra tickets to persons who are not registered with the conference. Periodically, we do find that on the day of the event, people who were given such tickets sometimes “turn them in” to the NGCRC Operations Center at the Hotel. It happens every year. What you just have to do is be persistent and stop by the Operations Center to see if any tickets have been returned. Again: first come, first served on the distribution of on-site “recycled” tickets.

           If you are going to see the Cubs, then you will be heading to Wrigley Field. Figure about 10 minutes walking distance from the Hotel to the Train stop: 5 minutes by bus. Figure 12 minutes by train, 18 by bus, from approximately “Chicago Avenue” north (800 North). It is not advised that you drive your personal vehicles to Wrigley Field: during games parking is at a premium, and the streets are very congested with vehicular traffic. Best and most efficient way to get there: by train.

             We suggest you take the train to Wrigley field. The CTA train is cheap, fast.

            Please note: transportation to and from the game from the hotel is not provided by the NGCRC. You simply need to call or visit the website for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and you will find there is very cheap transportation by train or bus. Should you want to pool in a taxi with some others from the NGCRC, or your own group that is attending, hey, fine, just remember you are on your own: the NGCRC is not paying for the transportation. We paid a premium price for the tickets. Our advice: buy a round-trip CTA train ticket.

            Your ticket will be mailed directly to you (well before the conference). So do not lose the ticket, we cannot replace it if it is lost or destroyed. We will announce at this website location when we start mailing tickets. These tickets while paid for by the NGCRC are being distributed free of charge to officially registered trainees to enhance their social networking experience at the NGCRC training conference. If you request a ticket, and if we provide you one, and you change your mind about attending: please turn it in to us, before the conference if possible (even at the conference, you can just come to the Operations Center and turn it in there as well).

            Do you have to complete and submit a BNETR Form to get a ticket? No, just check the ticket you want on the registration form.

             What if the registration form I used did not have a section on it allowing me to pick a Cubs game? Then you can complete the BNETR Form below, or use the registration form available at the NGCRC website (it will have the section allowing you to pick a Cubs game).

            You can submit the Baseball Networking Event Ticket request form at the time you first register for the conference, it is built into the registration form. If you registered early, before we had the tickets, then you can submit the Ticket Request Form at any time after registering, during the time frame that we still have such tickets to give away. We cannot guarantee tickets to anyone. Again: first come, first served. Make sure your request is mailed by means of the United States Postal Service. Please follow the procedure described here. Currently we have tickets available for all three games.

            If you want a ticket to attend one of the Cubs game: then complete the form below.

            Update on April 14, 2011: we have the tickets and we are mailing them out now as people register. If you requested a ticket prior to 4-14-11, we are sending your ticket out today; if you register and request a ticket after 4-14-11, then we will send your ticket to your when we send you your "Confirmation of Conference Registration" letter.
        Update as of May 6, 2011: We are out of Monday Cubby tickets. Repeat: we have expended the supply of Cubs tickets for the Monday August 8th event. There are a limited supply of tickets remaining for the Tuesday game.

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BASEBALL NETWORKING EVENT

TICKET REQUEST FORM


            I am registered to attend the 2011 NGCRC Conference and I want to receive a ticket to one of the Baseball Networking Events. I understand that I need to select from one of the two options below. Here is the ONE that I want. (INSTRUCTION: "CHECK" one, we only have tickets for the Tuesday game at this point in time)

 

           

            ____I am requesting one ticket to the Tuesday August 9th Cubs game (7:05pm start)

 


Please mail me one free Baseball Networking Event ticket to:


Print Name: ________________________________________________________________

                        First                                                     Last


Street Address:______________________________________________________________



Agency (optional):___________________________________________________________


City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________________


 

Mail this form to:      NGCRC Conference Processing Center

                                                          P.O. Box 990

                                                          Peotone, IL 60468-0990

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AN INVITATION FOR GANG SPECIALIST PRESENTERS:


Dear Gang Specialist:


 The NGCRC cordially invites you to consider making a presentation at the 2011 Fourteenth NGCRC International Gang Specialist Training Conference (Aug. 8-10, 2011 at the Westin Hotel). The 2011 event is going to be a major event, as the NGCRC celebrates a decade of successful gang training. There will be some new and wonderful events at the 2011 NGCRC Conference, you will want to be a part of it. Perhaps doing so as both an attendee, plus being a presenter too.



 This is your formal invitation to submit one or more “session proposals”. What makes you particularly competitive as a potential presenter is of course the fact that you already know the NGCRC training conference format. So you pretty much know how we do things.



 To help you get started, enclosed, please find a “Session Proposal Form”. It is simple, there are only a couple things we need on the form. The most important is going to be the topic and the abstract. We encourage you to think creatively. We can also help you if you want it: we can help you with picking a topic, or with finalizing a topic. To get help, just call (708) 258-9111 and ask to speak to someone from the 2011 Curriculum Committee. Or leave a number, and someone will call you.



You can also get help with “creative ideas” for a new session proposal. We already know what some of the “need areas are”, so you can get good feedback and counseling from the NGCRC on the type of session that will be “popular” and well attended in 2011. We can do this interactively with you on the phone, again, just call (708) 258-9111 and ask to speak to someone from the 2011 Curriculum Committee. Or leave a number, and someone will call you. You will find more information about the call for presenters below. Note: The call for presenters will end shortly.






CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR THE 2011 NGCRC 14th INTERNATIONAL GANG SPECIALIST TRAINING CONFERENCE:


 This is an official invitation for you to be a presenter at the 2011 Fourteenth International NGCRC Gang Specialist Training Conference to be held in Chicago, August 8-10, 2011 at the Westin Hotel Michigan Avenue.


You want to act quickly on this invitation to become a presenter at the 2011 NGCRC conference. We are planning on some new and exciting events this year. You want to become a part of this exciting 2011 Conference. Please note, though, that no financial incentives of any kind (including waiver of registration fees) can be offered. Presenters will be expected to be registered for the conference, unless special arrangements are made.


 You are cordially invited to submit a session proposal for the 2011 NGCRC gang training conference. You are allowed to submit and present more than one proposal.


 The presentations may vary in length from a minimum of one hour to a maximum of three hours. Most sessions are one or two hours in length. You will need to select a title that accurately reflects what people will learn in the session; you need to specify how long the session will last in duration; you need to decide which “tracks” your session will give credit for; you need to provide a short “abstract” or description of what the session will cover; and you need to provide a short "bio" about yourself.


The "Session Proposal Form" is provided below for your use. Please follow that as a template or guideline. Feel free to call if you have questions (call 708-258-9111, just ask to speak with someone from the 2011 Curriculum Committee).


 If there was a topic you wanted to consider for a session, but you needed some information or clarification: then again, you are encouraged to call any time in this regard ---- for example, just to “run an idea” up the flag pole, would a certain topic be useful at the conference, etc. While the NGCRC is very good at nurturing new presenters, we are not able to offer you any type of financial assistance. Note: The call for presenters will end shortly.


Your proposal(s) will be evaluated by the 2011 Curriculum Committee. We are usually able to get back to you with a decision in ten (10) days. You can use the form below or a facsimile of this form to submit your session proposal.



Call for Presenters:


2011 NGCRC Conference Session Proposal Form


 (Worksheet and Outline)


 


Title of Your Session:_________________________________________________________



Duration of Your Session in Hours:_______________ hours



Any restrictions on who can attend? ___Yes ___No (if Yes, who do you want to restrict this to___________)



What Track(s) Will This Session Fit Into?_________________________________________



Abstract (describe what people will learn in your session, about 100-150 words)


__________________________________________________________________________


__________________________________________________________________________


__________________________________________________________________________


__________________________________________________________________________


__________________________________________________________________________



Bio (describe your credentials, achievements, 100-150 words)


___________________________________________________________________________


___________________________________________________________________________


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Please use separate paper, not this form to submit your session proposal. Fax it to: (708) 258-9546 and then mail it to make sure we get it: NGCRC, 2011Curriculum Committee, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468. Warning: The call for presenters will close early this year.



Here is one sample of a session from a previous NGCRC conference, note the format has a “gang” issue in the title; gives a duration; specifies what tracks the session will be useful for (feel free to call about this if you need help: call 708-258-9111, just say you want to talk to someone from the Curriculum Committee).


 "Gangs and Extremists in the American Workplace and Military: A Current Assessment", by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, CPP, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.


 Duration: Two (2) hours


 Session Credits: Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gang Crime Investigation Skills.


 Abstract


 Gang member infiltration of American occupations now includes legitimate businesses/corporations as well as military careers. Gang life on many military installations is now common as gang members move with parents in the military from place to place helping disseminate gang culture. Some so-called super gangs (e.g., Gangster Disciples) encourage military ties for gaining access to weapons and training. This security concern with gangs in the American workplace and military is legitimate given present day terrorist linkages. This segment will seek to enlighten security and law enforcement professionals on the emergent threats posed by street gangs and extremist groups who are increasingly entering mainstream occupations and the armed services.


 Bio


 Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, CPP is a nationally known security litigation expert with many years experience in handling civil litigation relating to street gangs. He has researched gang activity in a variety of venues including: public housing, casinos, fast-food restaurants, apartment complexes, concerts, shopping centers, and convenience stores. He is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and administers the Graduate Program in Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He teaches courses in Juvenile Justice and Gangs and Deviant Social Groups and is a regular presenter to the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School. He is also a member of the Crime Prevention Association of Michigan (CPAM).




THE NGCRC IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND TO PRESENTERS:


 This is a longstanding policy, but needs to be formally declared in writing when dealing with the issue of invitations for presentations. Please be advised that the NGCRC is not able to provide any financial assistance of any kind to presenters. The NGCRC does not ask for any government subsidy, and thus no funding is available to assist presenters along these lines. The NGCRC treasures the intellectual freedom it has in addressing the kinds of issues it addresses, and it may not be able to offer some of its curriculum features with government subsidies or there could be a disadvantageous expectation from government funding that relates to our current “independence”. The NGCRC by making this invitation for session proposals specifically declares that this it is not able to provide any kind of financial assistance, subsidy, allowance, fee, honorarium, per diem, travel, or reimbursement of expenses, etc for such persons make presentations.



TOPICS WE REALLY NEED PRESENTERS FOR:


"How To 'Gang Proof' the Shopping Malls in Your Jurisdiction".


"How to Achieve Pure Primary Gang Prevention in the School".


"Innovative Techniques for Interviewing Gang Members and Gang Associates".


"What We Really Need for Gang Prevention Laws in the Next Decade"


"The Use of the Polygraph in Gang Interviews/Debriefings".


"What We Really Need for Gang Investigation Skills in the Next Decade"


"How to Start a New Gang Renunciation Program in Your Correctional Facility".


"How the Federal Wiring Process Works for Getting Federal Grants and Funding for Your Gang Prevention/Intervention Program".

 

"Dealing With Gangs on the Res".

 

"Advanced Gang Identification About Crips"


"Advanced Gang Identification for Blood Gangs".


"New Laws that We Really Need for Gang Prosecution in the Next Decade"


"How to Monitor the Internet Sites Related to Your Community That May Have Gang Shout Outs and Gang-Related Activity (Recruiting, Gang Message Boards, etc)"


"New Policies/Procedures We Need in Corrections to Deal More Effectively With Gangs/STG in the Next 10 years".


"How to Effectively Use Anonymous Cash Rewards for Solving Cold Case Gang-Related Crimes". Think especially useful for: homicide, arson, etc.


"New Policies/Procedures We Need in K-12 Public Schools to Deal More Effectively With Gangs in the Next 10 Years".


"How to Start a New Faith-Based Gang Prevention/Intervention in Your City".


"How to Identify The Most Violent and Most Hardcore (Those Most Likely to be Shooters in the Contexts of Ongoing Gang Conflict) Within the Gang Member Population: Towards the Goal of Preventing or Reducing Gang Homicide Rates"


"How to Increase Respect for the Law Among At-Risk Youths and Gang Members"


"How to Implement a Gang Peace Treaty and Cease Fire Agreement That Really Works"

 

"Interpreting Gang-Related Court Decisions"


"How to Increase Ethnic, Racial and Cross-Cultural Tolerance Within a Gang or At-Risk Population"


 

Statistical Evaluation Results from the 2010 NGCRC Training Conference:


INTRODUCTION

            The 2010 Thirteenth International NGCRC Gang Specialist Training Conference was held during August 16-18, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The statistical evaluation results are reported here from over three hundred persons attending the conference who provided such evaluation surveys. What this documents is an amazing level of "success" as measured in terms of the satisfaction of those who attended.


THE NGCRC ATTRACTS THOSE WITH AND WITHOUT PRIOR TRAINING ON GANGS

            One statistical result from the evaluation forms completed by those attending the 2010 NGCRC training conference reveals the NGCRC attracts those with and without prior training in gangs. In fact, for 2010 some 42.6 percent indicated that they had not previously received any training about gangs. Thus, some 57.4 percent of those attending the NGCRC training conference indicated that they had in fact been previously trained on gangs.


THE NGCRC ATTRACTS NEW AND REPEAT TRAINEES

            The NGCRC 2010 Evaluation Survey asked the trainees whether this was the first time they had attended an NGCRC conference. The results indicated that 57.4 percent of those attending the 2010 conference did so for the first time. In other words, some 42.6 percent of those who attended the 2010 conference did in fact have previous training at an official NGCRC training conference.


FEW ARGUE WITH THE FACTS: THE NGCRC OFFERS MORE CHOICES THAN ANYONE ELSE

            One very powerful statistical result from the evaluation forms completed by those attending the 2010 NGCRC conference relates to the number of choices a person does or does not have in terms of different options for classes to attend. In some training programs there is no choice at all, or few or very limited choices. Some 98.1 percent of those attending the NGCRC 2010 conference reported that “the NGCRC had more choices for sessions”.


OVERWHELMING MAJORITY REPORT “BEST GANG TRAINING EVER”

            As a testament to the high quality of the training experience at the 2010 NGCRC training conference, another significant statistical result from the evaluation indicated an exceptionally high level of satisfaction with the training. Some 84.4 percent of those attending the conference reported that it “was, in my opinion, the best gang training event I have ever attended”. Such high levels of praise from people all over the USA and abroad are indeed hard to achieve.


ALMOST EVERYONE WANTS TO COME BACK NEXT YEAR

            Another measure of the validity of high levels of satisfaction among those attending the NGCRC’s 2010 conference is found in the results to the question measuring intention to “come back next year”.

            The evaluation instrument included the following question: “I would like to attend the 2011 NGCRC 14th International Gang Specialist Training Conference that the National Gang Crime Research Center is currently planning. ___True ___False”.

            Some 97.3 percent of those who attended the 2010 conference indicated that they want to attend the 2011 conference as well.


ACHIEVING NETWORKING: A GUARANTEED RESULT AT THE NGCRC CONFERENCE

            Three separate evaluation questions addressed the issue of “networking” because this is always an important “added benefit” of any training, and it becomes particularly valuable as a resource when dealing with gang problems.

            The first question asked “did you meet any new gang specialists that you may be able to network with in the future while you were at this conference”. The results of the evaluation question about whether the participants at the 2010 NGCRC training conference were able to achieve networking showed an astounding 93.9 percent reported that they were able to achieve such networking while at the conference.

            The second question sought to establish a baseline for how important the factor of “networking” was to those attending the 2010 NGCRC conference. The third question therefore asked the participants “was the opportunity to network with other gang specialists something that you wanted to achieve while at this conference”. Here we find that 94.8 percent indicated that networking was an important goal for them at the conference.

            A number of specialized “networking receptions” were available to anyone who wanted to participate in these events during after hours. These are well planned and well managed events designed to enhance networking among professionals. Thus, a third and final question about networking in the evaluation survey asked “did you attend any of the special networking receptions”? Here we find that 71.8 percent attended one or more of these specialized reception events.

            What does this mean when we compare the results of questions two and three? Simple: the NGCRC delivers more. The level of reported networking achieved at the 2010 conference (94.8%) exceeded the level at which it was desired (94.7%). Another way of looking at this, is that some who did not consider networking important also achieved that networking result along with everyone else! The NGCRC promises a warm and friendly environment, and these statistics tend to support that claim.


VERY HIGH LEVELS OF SATISFACTION WITH THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF TAKE HOME TRAINING MATERIALS

            The rating system used by the NGCRC to evaluate the performance of the trainers and presenters, as well as its own operations, utilizes a “scale” of values from an absolute low value of “zero” to indicate the low extreme of “not satisfied” to an absolute high value of ten (10) to indicate the high extreme of “very satisfied”. Thus, the “score” in such cases is easy to interpret: the higher the score, the higher the level of satisfaction.

            The “mean score” is what is used to calculate an overall score for performance. The mean is the arithmetic mean, a measure of central tendency in the data, and it is calculated by means of an SPSS analysis. SPSS is a statistical software package widely used in the social sciences and criminology.

            The evaluation form included the following question measuring the quality of materials: “how satisfied were you with the quality of the take home training materials provided to you?”. Each participant is provided with a “take home goody bag” that contains various printed training materials for future use. The results indicated a mean score of 7.88 on a zero to 10 point scale.

            A second question asked “how satisfied were you with the quantity of take home training materials provided to you?”, and here again a very high score emerges, a mean value of 7.32 was found for this factor.

 

HIGH LEVELS OF SATISFACTION WITH NGCRC STAFF

            The evaluation form included the question “How satisfied were you with the staff and volunteers of the National Gang Crime Research Center in terms of making your experience at the training conference a quality time?”. The results indicated a mean score of 8.96, again a very high level of satisfaction with the NGCRC staff. The staff provide a number of useful functions to the conference participants, from security to equipment technician support.                     

 

OVER A THIRD WON SOMETHING IN ONE OF THE RAFFLES

            There are various raffles at the NGCRC conference, some occur at the networking receptions and some are scheduled through the Operations Center.

            The evaluation form asked the conference participants “Did you win anything in any of the raffles?”. The results indicated that 38.1 percent of those attending the conference reported winning something in one of the raffles.


OVER A THIRD WENT ON ONE OF THE TOURS

            There were various tours arranged (tour of the hood, tour of juvenile detention center, etc) for conference participants during their stay in Chicago. The tours were available free to those registered for the conference on a first come, first sign-up basis. The evaluation form therefore included the question “did you go on any of the tours?”. The results indicated that over a quarter of all the attendees, some 40.3 percent, reported going out on one or more of the tours.


NGCRC GUESTS SOMETIMES BRING ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS WITH THEM

            The NGCRC promises a “family friendly” environment for its conference participants and provided some special features in this regard (e.g., Family ID cards allowing them to take advantage of discounts at restaurants, etc in the area). The evaluation form asked “Did you bring other family members to Chicago this visit” and the results indicated that 11.9 percent brought one or more other family members with to the conference.  


CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS GIVE "HIGH GRADES" TO THE NGCRC AS AN OVERALL EVALUATION RESULT

            Finally, another question on the evaluation form asked the 2010 NGCRC conference participants to “give us your grade for how we did overall in trying to make this conference experience a good one for you. For a final grade, I give this conference an ___A ___B ___C ___D ___F”.

            The results indicated that most (63.1%) gave the NGCRC an "A". An additional 32.2 percent gave the NGCRC a grade of "B". Thus, 95.3 percent of the trainees rated the NGCRC training experience as an "A" or "B", the highest possible grades. Again, from a different way of measuring the same thing (overall training experience), we find additional strong evidence of a high level of satisfaction among persons who attended the conference. Thus, conference attendees gave the NGCRC an overall grade of "A minus" it would appear from the 2010 evaluation results: again, a remarkable achievement.

              

 

 

LOOK AT WHAT THESE PEOPLE HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE NGCRC's 2010 GANG TRAINING CONFERENCE:

         These are comments from those who attended the 2010 NGCRC Gang Specialist Training Conference in Chicago, narrative comments made in their evaluation forms.

 

             “The presentations I attended were excellent & very informative! This was a wonderful experien e and I hope to attend for years to come. Also I really the field trainings - esp. the Juv. Detention facility.” Amy Veri, Forensic Psychologist, Cranston, RI.


            “Location. Atmosphere. Size of rooms. Expertise of trainers.” Brian Bochenek, DuPage Co. Psychological Services, Wheaton, IL.

 

            “I absolutely loved the conference. I enjoyed all the presentations, tours, and handouts. All of the presenters were excellent! This conference is “gold” and very powerful because of all the learning tools you take home. I give this gang conference 5 stars! I’m already planning for the next years conference to come back. Excellent job! Money well spent.” Kristina Padilla, M.A., California, Case Manager, Madera, CA.


            “Presenters, community tours, silent auction, information. Mr. Papachristos brought life to his session with both visual & verbal excitement, I learned beyond a text or classroom”. Guillermo Gutierrez, BUILD, Inc, Chicago, IL.


            “Everything was well planned. Everyone was very helpful. I really enjoyed this opportunity.” Selim Sunguroglu, Student, University of New Haven, Hartford, CT.


            “The NGCRC once again developed a conference that blended theory and practice into a dynamic training experience”. Sgt. Timothy J. Griffin, Mount Prospect P.D., Mount Prospect, IL.


            “Excellent presentations! The variety of sessions provide something for everyone. Great venue, I would not change locations”. Curtis W. Hedgepeth, Instructor, NC-DOC, Apex, NC.


            “The speakers were knowledgeable and enthusiastic in their presentations. Most were applicable in some ways to my own particular situation. I learned a lot, made numerous contacts, and left with a lot to think about. I believe this conference will have a very beneficial impact on my work with the sets”. Dr. Ronald L. Gorny, Crossfire Gang Ministry, Chicago, IL.


            “The quantity of knowledge that was available. It has really stirred up my interest and passion to continue the work”. George E. Barnes, South Arkansas Youth Services, Magnolia, AR.


            “Training for trainers - outstanding class - very informative. Enjoyed the ability to attend different types of training, different points of view from the speakers.” Sgt. Gary R. Kemper, Metro Nashville Police Department, Nashville, TN.


            “Awesome networking opportunity! Met a lot of people & learned a lot. Had a great time!” Jacque Hardrath, Andover, MN.


            “Learned so much that will help me with my ministry. Has changed the way I think and pray about gangs and my community. So many amazing choices for workshops.” Amy L. Williams, Outreach Youth Pastor, La Casa del Carpintero, Chicago, IL.


            “The training offers a variety of courses which are relevant to law enforcement personnel and provides an opportunity to network with gang specialists from all locales.” Lynda Tillis, U.S. Probation Officer, U.S. District Court, Jackson, MS.


            “All the information was directly related to what I do and applicable to my everyday work.” Joe Cook, Assistant State’s Attorney, Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney, Chicago, IL.


            “The materials & resources were amazing. This was an excellent experience.” Detrice Carroll, Victim Witness Supervisor, Juvenile Division, Cook Co. State’s Atty’s. Office, Chicago, IL.


            “This has been the most informative conference I have ever attended. I wanted to learn more with every class I attended. I look forward to a long relationship with this organization and its participants”. Leonard D. Hunt, Cincinnati Job Corps, Cincinnati, OH.


            “Excellent experience – great training, trainers, and networking...thank you!” Bill J. Conner, FBI/Indianapolis Div./Merriville R.A., Merrillville, IN.


            “The NGCRC conference provides quality training and networking opportunities for gang professionals.” John Douglas “A-Train” Atkisson, Vel. R. Phillip Juv. Justice Center, Milwaukee, WI.


            “Realistic and real time training from instructors who are “on the job.” Whether law enforcement, university staff, or other professionals, each instructor had a personal stake in providing knowledge we can bring home and implement in our departments.” Michael A. Garner, Agent, Terrebone Narcotics Task Force, Houma, LA.


            “I really enjoyed this conference! I learned a lot!! Thank you!” Natalie Solava, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Victim/Witness Program, Chicago, IL.


            “Very professional + informative.” Donald Murray, Winnipeg Police Service, Canada.


“All the different class choices are great. All the other gang schools don’t even come close. Keep up the great work.” Shawn E. Hickey, Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa, OK.


            “The speakers’ expertise is second to none — an excellent experience for anyone interested in gangs.” James O’Connor, Hamburg, NY.


            “The variety of courses offered is remarkable. The amount of information that is shared through the training and follow-up networking is invaluable. This is the 2nd time I have attended this conference, I would highly recommend it for people who have lots or no experience in gangs, it can be tailored to both.” Michael Keane, Probation Officer II, Cook County Probation Dept., Chicago, IL.


            “I was wonderfully impressed with the knowledge of all of the presenters I saw. It was very evident that these presenters are committed to their life’s work!” Katy Myers, Reynoldsburg High School, Reynoldsburg, OH.


            “The hotel and meeting other people from around the country and overseas.” Leila Harris, Quest for Change, Inc, Decatur, GA.


            “Excellent job! Always great to interact with others at NGCRC! Thank you George and to all the hard working staff at NGCRC!” Cpl. Kris Allen, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Dept., Danville, IN.


            “Wonderful field trips. Thank you for the copies of the Journal of Gang Research – great gift.” Nathalie Goldrain, Doctoral Student, University of San Francisco.


            “The staff was great. The tour to Cabrini Green was exceptional. It makes the experience real & inspires everyone to move forward in our community gang reduction efforts.” Emilio Mendoza, Coordinator, L.A. Impact, Commerce, CA.


            “This training had a wealth of knowledge that is very useful and helpful in my everyday life. I appreciate the professionalism of the staff and the hotel. I will definitely be back and bring others as well.” Lt. Terron K. Hayes, Albany, GA.


            “My experience was very good, please keep up the good work, I thank you all for your hard work.” Iluminada Linda Roman, Victim Witness Juvenile Crimes Suburban, Cook Co. State’s Atty’s. Office, Markham, IL.


            “The best thing I can say is every subject I attended had some sort of material that I can use in Memphis and my everyday work duties.” Eric Scott, Special Response Unit, Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN.


            “NGCRC provides the best gang training in the country. NGCRC fosters an incredible learning environment by bringing in class “A” trainers and topics. The NGCRC annual training is like going back to college for the week.” Dustin Keiser, York County Probation, York, PA.


            “The information was great. I enjoyed the tours and the presentations. I liked the presentations that presented on actual cases. It was my first time attending. I will come back.” Christina Pollard, Executive Director, Quest for Change, Inc, Decatur, GA.


            “I really enjoyed the opportunity to network with individuals from different states; I have also been able to invite some of the individuals to do training in Georgia.” Oliver Johnson, Quest for Change, Inc, Decatur, GA.


            “Very strong workshops, friendly environment and secure building, the best yet.” Malik A. Aziz, Chairman, National Exhoodus Council, Philadelphia, PA.


            “It is always great to see old friends + meet new ones.” Dr. Manuel Roman Jr., Sierra College, Rocklin, CA.


            “Great bunch of people, staff is great, Dr. Knox is a giant in our “gang” of law enforcement. There is something here for everyone. The Christian Network was huge and inspiring. Keep up the good work.” Neil Huffine, St. Joseph County Police Department, South Bend, IN.


            “Seeing so many good people dedicated to making positive change in our world.” Michael J. Witkowski, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.


            “There were so many good sessions, I had a hard time choosing.” Kirk Turner, Cook County Juvenile Detention Center, Chicago, IL.


            “The ability to network and share experiences with other gang professionals.” Khalif Ali, PIRC Case Management, Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA.


            “Loved the variety of sessions available. I was happy to see that the gang prevention & intervention workers and law enforcement were able to share and collaborate.” Monica Austin-Jackson, Executive Director, New Directions for Youth, Inc, North Hollywood, CA


            “Many good speakers from all over the country to provide insight into many important areas of gang information.” Sgt. Todd Gilchrist, Muskegon County Sheriff Office, Muskegon, MI.


            “Good choice of classes. Lester Moore was great. So were Detectives Fidyk, Munoz & Sgt. Yoshimura from CPD. I also liked the networking. It is great to come to a training session where there is such a diverse group of classes to choose from and a large group of like minded professionals to network with and learn from.” Barry S. Reynolds, Sergeant, Sheboygan County Sheriffs Department, Sheboygan, WI.


            “I enjoyed the multi-combinations of law enforcement, social work, experts in their educational disciplines, and the networking opportunities and the resources which will be available for future contact.” Dr. Ruth Parson, Counselor/Director, Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA.


            “There were many choices on useful topics and areas of interests for anyone working in law enforcement or corrections. It was great to meet people from all over the U.S. and the world and share experiences.” Lt. Troy Schulz, North Dakota State Penitentiary, Bismarck, ND.


            “The ability to network with people from all over the country, over the entire spectrum of all gangs, probably cannot be matched anywhere.” Capt. Fred Scott, St. Joseph County Police Department, South Bend, IN.


            “Presenters were very good. Great location. Very very good information presented. Learned a lot and actually enjoyed spending 24 hours in sessions, without getting bored.” Stephanie Vela, Counselor, Creative Counseling Services, Inc, Ames, IA.


            “Great variety. SO many options. I appreciated the great presenters from so many backgrounds. All the rooms were spacious. Efficient use of time. Good variety of length of sessions and no wasted time. Pilsen/Little Village tour was very hands-on. It was neat to go there after we had some knowledge of the graffiti. Great to get contacts with professionals across the nation.” Kristten Buttermore, Therapist, Creative Counseling Services, Inc, Ames, IA.


            “The instructors were outstanding. As an instructor myself, I picked up a lot of teaching tools.” Randy M. Dula, Correctional Training Instructor II, NC DOC - OSDT, Lenoir, NC.


            “Whether you are a presenter, participant or both, the conference is about sharing our knowledge, skills + experiences; fantastic!” Lisa Steenson, Social Worker, City of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.


            “Knowledgeable and experienced training staff; networking with other attendees.” Matthew Sanders, Corrections Officer, Allegan County Sheriffs Department, Allegan, MI.


            “I really enjoyed the presentations and opportunities to network. Good to listen and learn from presenters who had information about trends from around the world.” Robert Simmons, Oak Park Township, Oak Park, IL .


            “The layout & being able to choose classes was great.” Lorenzo A. Fiorentino, Probation Officer, Cook County Juvenile Probation, Park Ridge, IL.


            “Broad scope of presenters and gang specialists, good networking tool.” Stanley Leigh, U.S. Probation Officer, U.S. Probation, Alexandria, VA.


            “Overall everything was great. I will return. Very informative. Good mix of research based & field techniques.” Deepa Patel, Multicultural Clinical Center, Springfield, VA.


            “The networking and sharing experiences and information with the different presenters and attendees. When you leave this conference you are always excited for the following year. Dr. Knox and staff, keeping doing what you are called to do, thanks.” Ricky E. Lattimore Sr., Juvenile Court/Liaison/Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, McGehee, AR.


            “A lot of presenters had good things to pass on and were a wealth of knowledge. They were receptive, articulate and seemed genuinely excited to pass on their expertise.” Erick Chavez, Sparks Police Department, Sparks, NV.


            “I like the fact that there were plenty of choices to choose from, along with the amount of experience some of the presenters had. Great experience!” Vandy Moua, Boys and Girls Club of Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.


            “Everything was great, just want more. All presenters engaged the attendees in a very enjoyable and informative experience. Highly appreciative to have attended.” David Flores, Supervising Probation Officer, Cook County Juvenile Court, Beecher, IL.


            “The variety of information was useful in many ways. Tailoring your schedule so that it fits your interest is a great idea.” Tera McIntosh, Case Manager/Intake, Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc, Pittsburgh, PA.  


            “The presenters were the best in their field.” Larry LawrenceJr., Cook County Juvenile Detention Center, Chicago, IL.


            “This was an overall great conference. The best part was the networking and information.” Ashlie Simmons, Detective Constable, Bermuda Police,Hamilton, Bermuda.


            “I learned even more than last year, I learned tools & ideas I can take back to my agency & implement immediately.” Jackie Henke, Program Manager, The LINK, Denver, CO.


            “Loved the variety of sessions. And the trainers were fabulous. All staff very helpful.” Jimmie E. Slone, Student Personnel Manager, Horizons Youth Services, Carl D. Perkins Job Corps, Prestonsburg, KY.


            “Networking & the tour. Chicago is great.” Sondra Seals, Program Coordinator, Boys & Girls Club, Comin’ Up Program, Fort Worth, TX.


            “Mr. Knox and his very knowledgeable staff were very helpful in assisting me and the rest of my staff. Kudos! I can’t wait for 2011!” Anthony Dewayne Johnson, Indiana Army National Guard, “Counter Drug”, Indianapolis, IN.


            “Multiple speakers providing great information on a variety of topics. Great choices, great conference.” Reginald Patterson, Gang Unit Officer, City of Madison PD, Madison, WI.


            “I have more weapons of knowledge to return home and teach to my community.” Veronica Tucker, New Jersey Dept. Of Corrections, Trenton, NJ.


            “I have more knowledge on gang intervention/prevention as well as I am more equipped to provide better services to my state, community & county.” Louis Guiden Jr., “Life Coach”

GuidenU4Life, Federal Way, WA.


            “I found this conference engaging due to the passion and dedication of those involved. As someone who is not particularly social, from the west coast, and not involved in law enforcement, I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to network and interact with people. Everyone was friendly, no one was pretentious, and everyone brought something to the table. The curriculum was well rounded, and I appreciated the diversity of topics covered and the chance to learn about what is happening in other regions of the country. Thanks for a great event, I am very glad I came and hope to come back in the future.” Jim Sutton, California State University, Chico, Department of Sociology, Chico, CA.


            “Lots of classes, staff was great, can’t wait for the 2011 conference.” Charley Brown, Corporal, Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office, Columbus, OH.


            “Large variety of classes with very knowledgeable speakers.” Rita Verttage, Deputy, Kent County Sheriffs Department, Grand Rapids, MI.


            “Very fluid and definitely a tone of different topics to choose from. Very well organized event. I picked up some info., stats, etc. that I will definitely incorporate into my future presentations.” Ed Ryan, Fairfax Court Service Unit, Fairfax, VA.


            “Only conference I am aware of that balances policing (suppression) with intervention.” Hugo Foss, Senior Advisor, Justice/Gangs, Assembly of First Nations, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.


            “This has been my fourth NGCRC conference and in my opinion it gets better each year. From the ability to network with other gang specialists to the knowledge and expertise of the presenters, this conference is second to none. Count me in for next year.” Michael Pietruszynski, Palos Heights Police Department (DEA), Palos Heights, IL.


            “I had the opportunity to meet other gang specialists but more importantly learn more about gangs and techniques of how to work effectively with gang members.” Cory Rawlinson, Outreach Worker, Project BUILD, Durham, NC.


            “The conference provided the opportunity to gain insight into many areas and aspects that can assist in everyday policing. It was very intensive with many of the presenters exhibiting a wealth of knowledge and experience. Networking was great.” Nigel Orlando Gitens, Police Sergeant, Bermuda Police, Bermuda.


            “Huge selection of classes.” Larry Parham, Sedalia Police Dept., Sedalia, MO.


            “Overall this was a great learning experience. I work as a special ed teacher and behavioral interventionist at the high school level. We have a large amount of gang members in our program. Everyone what works with this population needs this training. I learned more in 3 days than 2 years of grad school.” Tom Tarrant, Oak Park River Forest High School, Brookfield, IL.


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List of the possible "Tracks" for 2011:

A "track" is an area of expertise. Think of it as a kind of "major" in college. It is a specific topical area of study and concern in the world of the gang specialist. Here is a complete list of the "tracks" that are offered for training by the NGCRC.

(1) Gang Crime Investigation Skills Track

(2) Gang Homicide Investigation Skills Track

(3) Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills Track

 (4) Asian Gang Issues Track

 (5) Gang Profile Analysis Track

 (6) Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills Track

 (7) Gangs and Drugs Track

 (8) Gang Prosecution Track

 (9) Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence Track

 (10) Gang Prevention Skills Track

 (11) Gang Problems in K-12 Schools Track

 (12) Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention Track

 (13) Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs Track

 (14) Gang Counseling Techniques Track

 (15) Cults, Satanism and Gangs Track

 (16) Hate Groups/White Racist Extremist Gangs Track

 (17) Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole Track

 (18) Advanced Gang Identification

 (19) Gang Internet Investigation

 (20) Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists

 (21) Motorcycle Gangs (restricted: for Criminal Justice Personnel only)

(22) Female Gangs/Female Gang Members.Track

(23) Gang Program Grantwriting/Fundraising Skills Track

(24) Gangs and the Mass Media Track

(25) Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis Track

(26) Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities

(27) Gang and Violence Prevention Skills for School Administrators

(28) Gangs in the Military

(29) International and Transnational Gang Problems

(30) Gangs and Organized Crime

(31) Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services Track

(32) Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills Track

 

You can always wait until July 31st, 2011 to actually declare your track; just mark on your form "TBA" to be announced; TBPL to be picked later; and after registering we will send you a form that allows you to make your decision at a later date.



THRASHER AWARDS:

A Call for Nominations

The Thrasher Award is named in honor of Frederic Milton Thrasher, the 1927 author of the classic study of Chicago gangs, who generated the first social scientific analysis of gangs. Some say he started a new field of study: gangology.


Thrasher is known for his book The Gang: 1,313 Gangs in Chicago. Some 50 copies of this book will be given away free of charge at the 2010 Conference: in one of the “door prize drawings”.


 The Thrasher Awards recognize outstanding contributions in research, scholarship, service, leadership, and other related accomplishments in dealing with the gang problem.


If you know someone who as achieved something outstanding in this area, then please send your nominations to: The 2011 Thrasher Awards Committee, National Gang Crime Research Center, P.O. Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468.

 

The policy of the NGCRC is to provide complete and absolute identity protection to those who would want to nominate someone for a Thrasher Awards. The identity of a person or organization that would nominate someone for a Thrasher Award is therefore protected by this explicit written policy of the NGCRC. We will not reveal this information to recipients, it is considered confidential information. But by the same token, the NGCRC cannot accept "anonymous nominations".


As a general guideline, for “how to prepare” a nomination: one cover letter, and then whatever attachments you feel are necessary to support the nomination. Attachments can include: statements or letters from others, corroborating the nomination, newspaper coverage, any forms of documentation that can support the nomination.


Thrasher Awards will be made at NGCRC's 2011 Fourteenth International Gang Specialist Training Program for persons who have made outstanding contributions in research, scholarship, service, leadership, and other accomplishments in dealing with the gang problem. These Awards cannot be made in absentia.

            Thrasher Awards are made on-site during the Conference in a special ceremony. These awards cannot be made in absentia. Awards ceremony time and date (during the 2011 Conference in Chicago, 7:00 am Opening Ceremony for the Conference), tentatively scheduled for Monday, 7:00am, August 8th, 2011. Recipients must be seated in the front row area. Arrive just before 7am and check in with the staff in front, tell them you are an Award Recipient.

Thrasher Award Recipients for 2011 include the following:

 

To Be Announced.

 


Why the NGCRC has continued to set the "Gold Standard" for Gang Training:

            The National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) has pioneered the field by first of all being producers of gang knowledge, publishing and disseminating useful information recognized at the highest levels of the social scientific community. Additionally, the NGCRC has a long track record of service (1990 to present) to law enforcement and correctional agencies nationwide in the goal of reducing gang violence. The research and intelligence analysis developed by the NGCRC over the years, and published in its scholarly journal, the Journal of Gang Research (now in its 17th year of publication), is of great practical value for gang investigators in law enforcement and STG coordinators in the field of corrections. Gang investigators at all levels of government, here and abroad, as well as gang/STG experts in corrections who attend the NGCRC training conferences have clearly made their views known that the NGCRC training is the best in regard to offering high quality practical choices. Police and corrections experts teach a variety of courses at the NGCRC training conference.

The NGCRC training conference is specifically designed to “train the trainer”: someone who completes the training will be able to return to their police department or institution equipped to train others. Investigators return with a wealth of printed information, and lots of new “networking contacts”: persons to call upon in the future.

 

 

            

 

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GOOD TO VERIFY IF YOU ARE ACTUALLY REGISTED FOR THIS CONFERENCE:

 It is good to verify it if you think you are registered for this conference and if you have not received what is called a "Registration Confirmation" letter from the NGCRC.

 

On July 7th, 2011 the NGCRC will mail out the Session Attendance Simulation Survey (SASS) to those who are paid up and registered for the conference: if you do not receive one, you may not be officially registered; anyone who registers after that date, will receive one with their Registration Confirmation Letter up until the time frame of July 30th.....after July 30th the SASS is over with. The SASS is used to generate the planning information for the creation of the actual date, time, and room assignments for the final schedule of the program. The SASS allows us to be able to post the full program schedule up at the NGCRC internet site on or about August 1, 2011.

 

The NGCRC sends out a "registration confirmation" to everyone who is actually registered for the conference. This letter documents what training track you may have signed up for, and can also serve as a receipt for payment of conference fees.

 

So if you think you are registered and you have not received a "Registration Confirmation", then you may want to use a VERIFY MY REGISTRATION FORM. This form can be faxed or mailed in to the NGCRC and we will be able to promptly verify back to you if you are or are not registered. Please no phone or email inquiries: we need it in writing.

 

This procedure is particularly helpful if your agency has "dropped the ball" in terms of getting the registration form/payment mailed off to the NGCRC.


The Verify My Registration Form

 

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________

 

Mailing address:________________________________________________________________________________

 

________________________________________________________________________________

 

City, State, Zip:________________________________________________________________________________

 

Fax my confirmation back to me at this fax number: Area Code:________ Fax Number:__________________________

 



PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING BY MEANS OF A PURCHASE ORDER

This explains the new streamlined policy and procedure for persons from government agencies who seek to register for the 2011 NGCRC Training Conference by means of a Purchase Order or related type of procurement method. There are three main provisions of this policy and procedure and they are as follows:

1. A purchase order number must be provided on the form used by the Agency, and it must bear a signature. It should reflect that the payee will be the NGCRC and the form should also reflect the specific amount payable to the NGCRC (call if you have any questions in this regard). Please provide any special billing information (e.g., who specifically we should make the Invoice out to and where specifically we should mail the Invoice to).

2. Fax your registration forms and the Purchase Order to the NGCRC ASAP. The NGCRC fax number is (708) 258-9546. After faxing it in, simply complete the registration form and attach a purchase order and mail it in ASAP to: National Gang Crime Research Center, 2011 Conference Processing Center, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468. We do need it faxed and mailed as well. Please note that the deadline for Purchase Orders faxed to the NGCRC is July 30, 2011. Please note that the NGCRC will not accept “onsite” registrations by means of oral declarations that “my agency is going to pay for it”, and will not accept on-site purchase orders. If you are planning to pay by means of Purchase Order, then it must be done before the conference.

 3. Upon receipt of the registration form(s) and the purchase order form (or a letter head version) the NGCRC will register the persons(s) and issue their agency an Invoice. At the same time, the NGCRC will send individual letters confirming the registration to those persons. There are no “on-site” registration options for payment by means of a Purchase Order.


Those registering by means of a Purchase Order or if paying by a credit card can simply fax in their registrations, the fax number for the NGCRC is (708) 258-9546.

 

THE TRAINING SCHEDULE:

 The training schedule is as follows:

August 7th (Sunday), 2011: You can register from 3:00pm to 10:00pm, pick up your badge and bag of goodies.

 August 8th (Monday), 2011: Opening day begins 7am with an Official Welcoming Ceremony. Classes begin at 8:00am. And continue into the night.

 August 9th (Tuesday), 2011: early riser sessions begin 6am; regular sessions begin 8am and continue into the night.

 August 10th (Wednesday), 2011: early riser sessions begin 6am; regular sessions begin 8am, and terminate at 5:00p.m. You must pick up your certificates before 6:00pm.

 Note: we provide early morning sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday; we provide noon sessions; and we provide early evening sessions on Mon. And Tues. Evenings — this "extra credit" allows persons to accumulate 24 hours of training by using the “customized schedule”, and by accumulating four hours out of the regular schedule allows you to leave at noon on Wednesday (giving you much flexibility on airline schedules for departing Chicago on Wednesday). These "early morning sessions" begin at either 6am or 7am; the evening courses begin at 5pm and can go up till 10pm if we need to. Thus, when you complete your 24 hours, you are eligible to depart with your certificates. Clothing suggestion: business casual.


An Option for 2011: The Double Major


(Signing Up for Two Tracks)


 The NGCRC has had repeated requests for this over the years, the idea of having a "double major": i.e., to be able to sign up for two (2) different specialty track areas. The benefit, of course, is that such a "double major" would result in two different specialty track certificates: one certificate for each of the two tracks.


The NGCRC is pleased to announce that the double major option is now available and it is described here.


Q: What does it mean to have a double major?


A: All it means is you can have two "tracks"; you have to log in a minimum of four hours in each of the two specialty areas.


Q: How many certificates do I get if I am registered for non-certification?


 A: None.


 Q: How many certificates do I get if I registered for certification?


 A: Two: one for your program of study reflecting the completion of the 2010 program consisting of 24 hours of training, and one for your specialty area. Previously in history people attending the conference could only have one track.


 Q: If I sign up for the "two track option", how many certificates will I get?


 A: Three: your basic 24 hour program completion certificate, and then one each for each of the two (2) different tracks.


Q: How much does it cost to sign up for the Two Track Option?


 A: $90.00 if paid before August 1st; $105 if paid on or after that or onsite.


Q: What if there is a scheduling conflict and I discover at the conference I cannot accumulate the minimum number of hours in one of the two tracks?


A: We will refund your Two Track Option amount in full, no problem; and return you to the one track registration mode of your choice.


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The Two Track Sign Up Form



Print Name:____________________________________________________



Address:______________________________________________________



City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________



Print name of 2nd Track here:_______________________________________



Enclose $90.00 check or money order made payable to the National Gang Crime Research Center, and mail to: NGCRC, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468-0990.


If paying on or after August 1, 2011 please note that the fee increases to $105.


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GOT QUESTIONS: Call the NGCRC at (708) 258-9111


 


The "Added Value" of NGCRC Training:


 The added value of NGCRC training is easy to explain and it is designed to be different than other groups who sponsor such training conferences: you get more for your money. You see that reflected in the evaluation results from previous NGCRC Conferences. Other people "copy" what we do, or they try to. But you can do a quick check of facts here: who else offers as many different sessions or courses than the NGCRC? It is such a huge and massive undertaking, that persons who attend this conference benefit from the very factor of "diversity" in the choices they have --- what they want to learn, what instructors they want to learn from, etc


First, all NGCRC trainees are given a wealth of high-quality take home printed training materials. The value of these books, reflecting the official books and journals from the NGCRC and related topics of interest about gangs, is itself a value comparable to the price of training itself. Most gang training programs provide a small amount of take-home written training materials, while the NGCRC provides an abundance of high-quality written take-home training materials. All persons attending the conference receive a "bag of goodies" which includes these kinds of useful written take-home training materials.


Secondly, no other training organization in the world provides the large variety of training options that the NGCRC provides; the NGCRC brings in more trainers and provides, therefore, more "choices" to trainees. NGCRC provides a large professional training experience in an environment designed for training. For example in the 2010 Conference there were over one hundred different sessions. Typically, gang conferences offer a small selection of training options. So if you think a variety of choices is a good thing, then you need to attend our training conference.


 Thirdly, the NGCRC training is designed to produce "trainers": trainees who attend and complete the training typically return to their respective jurisdictions with an incredible new arsenal of training tools to train others in the field. You will get new and useful gang information at our 2011 Training Conference.


 Fourthly, the NGCRC training includes social opportunities that are structured to enhance the ability of the trainee to network with others in the field at a national and international level.



BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE 2011 NGCRC TRAINING CONFERENCE:


 You have the power to "choose" what you want to learn. You have the right to "major in" what area of specialization or concentration you are interested in. Our conference provides an incredible array of different professional gang training sessions that trainees can make up their own minds what they want to attend. This is not the "one size fits all" model of training where every trainee attends each of a small limited number of training sessions and every trainer works all day to give the same talk three or four times. Our training program provides what we think people really want: the freedom to choose what kind of training they want from an incredible list of available choices. If you wanted a "Crash Course" on gangs, then this would be it.


 There has never been a gang training conference where people can "specialize" in a wide variety of areas of expertise. So the 2011 NGCRC Gang Training Conference really is a "history making event". It allows persons to network with others in their special area of interests and it has the organizational strength of much diversity among the trainers. It also has curriculum materials that are truly "cutting-edge". No one else promises you NETWORKING RESULTS. We do, based on previous performance.


 Obviously, no single person could ever attend each and every one of the many different sessions that will be available for the 2011 Fourteenth International Gang Specialist Training Program: one person has only 24 hours to spend in classroom training. There may be six or more different "sessions" being taught at the same time: you can only be in one place at one time. So make your session choices wisely by studying the huge curriculum.

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPTIONS:


 Trainees can register for Non-Certification or they can register for Certification. Both of these registration options are explained below.


 Non-Certification: This option is for those who do not need a transcript to be maintained of their training experience and who do not desire a high quality certificate in an upward path of gang specialist training. This option is best for those who just want to attend, get the training materials, and be free to come and go as they wish. Trainees are eligible to receive 24 hours of on-site training during the conference. Please note that if you register for non-certification you do not receive any certificates of your training. Non-certification trainees do receive the same high quality set of take home training materials as those who register for Certification. Persons registering for non-certification are allowed to "upgrade" their registration to Certification; please inquire in writing about this procedure.


 Certification: The certification is provided by the National Gang Crime Research Center, the premier gang research organization in the world, founded in 1990 it publishes the only professional international refereed journal about gangs (the Journal of Gang Research), it does extensive research on gangs, and it has a strong positive track record for providing high quality training on gang issues. TheJournal of Gang Research has over 15 years of gang research publishing experience and as the Official Publication of the NGCRC it is abstracted in the Psychological Abstracts, Criminal Justice Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, Social Service Abstracts, and other international organizations that recognize professional journals. For more information about the accomplishments of the NGCRC, see its webpage information (www.ngcrc.com). The NGCRC was given much positive attention in the November/December 2002 (No. 67) National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Catalog, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs as a source of useful information on gangs (pp. 15, 17; this is not "advertising", because the NGCRC reports it recommended at our Web site were not government-funded and the NGCRC is not government funded, thus it is simply achieved positive recognition.


 There are a number of different choices for a person seeking certification. You must select ONE of these areas of specialization for your own designated track when you register for certification.


When you register for certification, you select one "track" as your primary interest area. Your "track" is like your "major" in college. You must spend at least four hours in sessions designated for your "track". The other 20 hours of training are "electives": spend that time in any session you want to attend.


When you register for certification you receive two professionally printed color certificates of high display quality reflecting your training. One of these certificates reflects the completion of the 2011 Training Program; and the second certificate reflects your specialized training in your chosen track area. Those registering for non-certification do not receive such certificates.



CERTIFICATION UPGRADE:


 This is applicable ONLY for those who have previously received certification from the NGCRC. The NGCRC provides for Certification Upgrades as explained here, free, automatically when you indicate your previous certification training with the NGCRC.


The registration form asks if you have completed prior Certification Training with the NGCRC. If you have, then you are eligible for a Certification Upgrade, so fill this out on the registration form. This Certification Upgrade procedure recognizes the cumulative nature of training over time (1997-present).


The intermediate, advanced, expert, professional, and master levels of certification therefore recognize this prior NGCRC training. The Basic Training Program is for those persons who have completed no prior certification with the NGCRC. When you register for Certification, you receive two certificates: one in your area of specialization, and one reflecting your level of Certification. The levels of certification are explained below.


 If you have previously obtained Certification from the NGCRC, then you are eligible for a Certification Upgrade to one of the following options:


 Intermediate Level Training Program: completed 24 hours of prior certification with NGCRC.


Advanced Level Training Program: completed 48 hours of prior certification with NGCRC.


Expert Level Training Program: completed 72 hours of prior certification with NGCRC.


 Professional Level Training Program: completed 96 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.


 Master Level 1 (First Degree) Training Program: completed 120 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.

Master Level 2 (Second Degree) Training Program: completed 144 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.


Master Level 3 (Third Degree) Training Program: completed 168 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.

Master Level 4 (Fourth Degree) Training Program: completed 192 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.

Master Level 5 (Fifth Degree) Training Program: completed 216 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.


Master Level 6 (Sixth Degree) Training Program: completed 240 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.

Master Level 7 (Seventh Degree) Training Program: completed 264 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.

 

Master Level 8 (Eighth Degree) Training Program: completed 288 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.

 

Master Level 9 (Ninth Degree) Training Program: completed 312 hours of prior certification with the NGCRC.


CERTIFICATION OPTIONS: Those who register for certification receive two high quality certificates reflecting their training. Those who register for non-certification receive no certificate. However, those who register for non-certification are eligible to upgrade to full certification anytime prior to the conference itself, just pay the $100 additional cost.

 

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Upgrade from Non-Certification to Full Certification Form

 

My name is:_______________________________________________________________

I am already registered for Non-Certification. I wish to change my registration to full Certification.

My training track will be:______________________________________________________

I enclose $100.00 to upgrade my registration to full Certification.

 

Mail this form to: NGCRC, Conference Processing Center, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468

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When registering for certification, the trainee selects one special "track" from the available list. What this means is that the trainee must spend at least four (4) hours in attending sessions designed for that specific "track"; the remaining twenty (20) hours can be used attending anything the trainee wants to attend.

 

 

Select Your Certification Specialty Choice From a List of 32 Different Options (Training Tracks):

       Those who register for certification receive two high quality 8 ½" x 11" certificates reflecting their training. The certificates carry the seal of the National Gang Crime Research Center. If you register for certification, then you receive two certificates (1) one reflects that you completed the NGCRC's 2010 program consisting of 24 hours of intensive training, and (2) the second certificate reflects that you completed a minimum of four hours in a specialized topical area, i.e., your "track". Those who register for non-certification do not receive any certificates. Registering for non-certification is cheaper. However, those who register for non-certification are eligible to upgrade their enrollment to full certification on or before August 1, 2011, just pay the extra $100 additional cost accompanied with the "Upgrade to Certification" form. The NGCRC conference does attract head hunters and administrators who may not necessarily need or want certification. But if you ever anticipate the need to provide quality proof of your training, you probably want to sign up for certification. When registering for certification, you need to select ONE (1) of the special gang certification training tracks from the available list. There are 32 options on the list. You need to pick one. What this means is that the trainee must spend at least four (4) hours in attending sessions designed for that specific "track", and the remaining twenty (20) hours can be used attending anything the trainee wants to attend.


SPECIAL TRAINING TRACKS: Several specialized training tracks exist for those registering for Certification. The trainee receives a second certificate for the one area of chosen concentration, reflecting an intensive 4-hour minimum training requirement that is fulfilled during regular training sessions at the conference. A trainee registering for Certification must pick ONE of the specialized training track options. Current areas for choices in the specialized training tracks include the following options:


(1) Gang Crime Investigation Skills Track


 (2) Gang Homicide Investigation Skills Track


(3) Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills Track


 (4) Asian Gang Issues Track


 (5) Gang Profile Analysis Track


 (6) Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills Track


 (7) Gangs and Drugs Track


 (8) Gang Prosecution Track


 (9) Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence Track


 (10) Gang Prevention Skills Track


 (11) Gang Problems in K-12 Schools Track


 (12) Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention Track


 (13) Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs Track


 (14) Gang Counseling Techniques Track


 (15) Cults, Satanism and Gangs Track


 (16) Hate Groups/White Racist Extremist Gangs Track


 (17) Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole Track


 (18) Advanced Gang Identification


 (19) Gang Internet Investigation


 (20) Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists


 (21) Motorcycle Gangs (restricted: for Criminal Justice Personnel only)


(22) Female Gangs.Track


(23) Gang Program Grantwriting/Fundraising Skills Track


(24) Gangs and the Mass Media Track.

 

(25) Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis Skills Track.


(26) Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

 

(27) Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators.

 

(28) Gangs in the Military

(29) International and Transnational Gang Problems

 

(30) Gangs and Organized Crime

 

(31) Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

 

(32) Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

 

Please note: you have the option to delay making a decision about your track by just marking your form "TBA" where it asks for your track name, and this will be treated as "To Be Announced", and you have until the end of July 2011 to actually make up your mind about what track you want to have. Also, you can change your "Track" at anytime on or before August 1st, 2010. To change your track, just fax a memo to that effect to the NGCRC Conference Registration Center: (708) 258-9546.


Cancellation, Refunds, and Replacements Policy:


If you cancel before June 21, 2011, all of your registration fee minus the $75 cancellation fee will be refunded to you (refund checks are mailed out approximately 2 weeks AFTER the conference is over with).


If you cancel on or after June 22, 2011 and the cancellation form is received by the NGCRC on or before July 21, 2011, you are entitled to a refund in the amount of half (50%) of the registration fee, minus the $75 cancellation fee as well; refund checks are mailed out approximately 2 weeks AFTER the conference is over with.

Note: After 7-22-2011 there are no longer any refunds allowed. No-shows are non-refundable. We cannot be responsible for any transportation problems you had.


Note: It is not an affirmative defense to say you had trouble with our fax machine getting your cancellation form submitted "on time". You need to be using the United States Postal Service as your primary vehicle of notification, so that it has an official "time and date" stamp on it. If you are "late" with regard to dates for cancelling, then late means the terms and conditions apply. There are no exceptions to the terms and conditions for cancellation and refunds and replacements as listed here.

Note: You can "swap" or replace someone for a paid position. There is no additional cost for replacements. Just make sure you promptly do this on agency stationary and get it faxed and mailed in ASAP.

 

As always the NGCRC will provide prompt refunds in cases where a trainee must cancel and contacts us to that effect, with sufficient advance notice, before the conference. However, because I.D.'s, credentials, and materials have already been prepared at time of the receipt of registration, and other related expenses will have already been incurred by the NGCRC on behalf of the registered trainee, a $75.00 fee will be assessed for any cancellation. If you need to cancel your registration, therefore, the NGCRC is responsible only for your registration fee refund minus the $75.00 cancellation fee. Further, there is a long-standing policy in a number of organizations providing training such as this to limit the amount of the refund: thus, if the cancellation request is received on or before June 21st, 2010, we will refund the entire registration fee minus the $75 cancellation fee.


However, if the cancellation request is received after June 22, 2011 and on or before July 21st, 2011 only 50% of the amount will be refundable (minus the additional $75 cancellation fee); and if the cancellation request is received on or after July 22nd, 2011, there are no refunds allowed. There are no special exceptions such as health, sickness, court duty, etc. It is important that you follow the format of the cancellation request: the cancellation request must be in writing, a phone call will not suffice; the written request must be mailed to the NGCRC, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468; and please fax us a copy as well (708) 258-9546, in the request please state who we should make the refund check payable to. No cancellations will be accepted by Email service or over the internet: U.S. Postal Service and fax are the two methods you need to use.

 

Replacements: replacements are allowed at any time. Should someone who has been registered for the conference be unable to attend, the agency may send a replacement at no extra cost. However, if you intend to do this, please notify us in writing so that the notice is received one week in advance to be able to have the proper ID Badge ready at time of registration. If you wait until the last minute, then it is still possible to send a replacement: but we would have to make their ID BADGE on-site at the Conference location. If you do want to send a replacement, kindly fax that request to (708) 258-9546 and follow-up with a phone call to (708) 258-9111. On-site replacements are also allowed.

 

The NGCRC refund policy supercedes any credit card policy if the person so registered for the conference has paid conference fees by means of a credit card.

No-Shows Non-Refundable: Those who are registered, but do not show up for the conference are not eligible for a refund.

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Please Print and Execute this Refund Form if you Want a Refund:


 REFUND FORM:


My name is _________________________ Today’s date is _______ . I paid $_______ for registration for the 2011 Fourteenth International Gang Specialist Training Program, and I will not be able to attend, and I am requesting a refund.

I understand that if this form is received by the NGCRC before June 21st, 2011 I am entitled to a full refund minus the $75 cancellation fee.
I understand if the cancellation request is received after June 21st, 2011 and on or before July 21st, 2011 only 50% of the amount will be refundable (minus the $75 cancellation fee); and if the cancellation request is received on or after July 22nd, 2011, there are no refunds allowed


Please make the refund check payable to _________________________


Mail it to:__________________________________________________


Note: Refund Form must be “received” by fax or U.S. Postal Service on or before designated eligibility dates.


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After July 22nd, 2011 no REFUNDS ARE ALLOWED. However, you can have a free "replacement". Just complete the replacement form provided here.


Replacement and Cancellation Form


Name of registration being cancelled:_____________________________________________


Name of Replacement for the above cancellation:____________________________________



Attach new registration form for the replacement and fax this on your letterhead to NGCRC: (708) 258-9546




POLICY WITH REGARD TO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS:

 1. Please beware that the NGCRC may not accept your on-site registration due to a lack of space (it is expected that the registrations will close early this year). One of the things the NGCRC does is prepare a very elaborate and valuable "goody bag" for all persons attending the conference, and we spend a great deal of effort and manpower in preparing exactly the number of bags needed. We cannot create more bags for unexpected “new arrivals”.

 2. Everyone who is registered for this conference receives POSITIVE PROOF of their registration in the form of a confirmation letter from the NGCRC. If you have never received one of these letters from the NGCRC confirming your registration for the conference, then it is clear: you are not registered for the conference.

3. Because of past abuses: the NGCRC will no longer accept promises of payment from agencies or individuals on-site. You will not be able to show up with a Purchase Order and register onsite.


REGISTRATION COSTS:


Note that the cost schedule refers to when exactly the payment is actually made for the training registration. There have been no increases in costs for the NGCRC Training Conference; the costs for 2011 remain the same as in 2010.


Thus the earlier the registration is processed the cheaper the registration cost. This sliding scale provides an incentive to register early in case "slots" for the training conference fill up early; as we do expect them to fill up early; we may at some point therefore not accept additional registrations if space is filled. Watch this Website for the notice of whether slots are available.

 

 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION PERIOD:

Paying on before May 31, 2011: Non-Certification $650 Certification $700

 

REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIODS:

Paying on or after June 1, 2011 and on or before June 30, 2011: Non-Certification $700 Certification $750:

 

LATE REGISTRATION PERIODS:

Paying on or after July 1, 2011 and on or before July 31, 2011: Non-Certification $750 Certification $800

Paying on or after August 1, 2011 and on or before August 5, 2011: Non-Certification $800 Certification $850:

ONSITE REGISTRATION:

Paying On-Site (if slots are available): Non-Certification: $900 Certification $950



Special Notice on On-Site Registration: (1) it is best that you get an advance "approval" from the NGCRC for any intention of trying to register for on-site registration, this is true for several reasons, including the lack of space, (2) because space is limited and we will not admit you automatically you are urged to notify the NGCRC in writing of your intent to register on-site, further that the NGCRC have this notification on or before July 21st, (3) get your "clearance code" to register on-site, as we cannot guarantee any space available for "walkins".


Multiple Registration Discount:


Any agency registering three persons, simultaneously, is eligible for a $100 discount off the total training cost (by which we mean a $33.33 discount for each of the three). Additional discounts would apply for those agencies registering four or more persons (simultaneously) for training. An agency registering more than three persons, simultaneously, will qualify for a Group Discount Code. Call the National Gang Crime Research Center to inquire about group rates (708 258-9111). The Group Discount Code provides a sliding-scale group rate discount. There is no retroactive value: if you do not apply for a Group Discount Code in advance of registration then you are not eligible for it. Inquire about your eligibility for other discounts (e.g., if you were registered for some other gang training conference that had to be cancelled if they are reputable organizations the NGCRC might have established discount incentives we can offer persons who were not able to attend due to the conference being cancelled --- the NGCRC works with a lot of such organizations.....so just inquire to see if you are eligible for a discount, sometimes we can help, sometimes we can't....it depends on what organization cancelled out on you.....the one thing you can always count on is that the NGCRC will never cancel on you).


 

 

EXHIBITORS:


 Various exhibitors are expected at the Conference, including books, materials about gangs. If you are a company that wants to exhibit, call the NGCRC for details, (708) 258-9111.


PICKING UP YOUR REGISTRATION MATERIALS:


 Trainees need to pick up their registration materials, these include: I.D. Badge, Evaluation Form, Conference Proceedings, and related materials distributed to trainees. You pick up your registration materials at the Training Site: the hotel, ask for the NGCRC Operations Center room, or follow conspicuously posted signage.


Trainees may pick up their registration materials during the evening of Sunday, August 7, 2011. That is early registration. This will start at 3:00 p.m. and last until 10:00 p.m.


 Trainees may also pick up their registration materials during the early morning registration period (starting at 6:00 a.m. on Monday August 8, 2011). That is the regular registration.


 Trainees may also pick up their registration materials at any time during the training schedule by coming to the Operations Room at the Training Site. That would cover anyone arriving for late registration.


 


THE REGULAR TRAINING TIME SCHEDULE


 Here is the Monday (Aug. 8th, 2011), Tuesday (Aug. 9th, 2011), Wednesday (August 10th, 2011) training schedule (August 8-10, 2011): training sessions 8:00 am-noon, 1 hour lunch break, training sessions 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Thus, a total of 24 training hours are logged in during the regular training schedule.


Some evening functions (after 5:00 p.m.) are also going to be scheduled. There are also "early riser" sessions: for those who want a session before 8am. There will even be "noon sessions": we are doing this to accommodate travel arrangements where persons may arrive late, or where they may have to leave the training site to return early.


THE NGCRC IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT:


The NGCRC, unlike most other conferences, is "family friendly". If you have a spouse or children who may need to visit with you during your training time period, the NGCRC has established the "family friendly policy" of providing Conference Identification Badges to family members (spouses, children, etc). This allows them to come in and have coffee/lemonade and donuts with you, etc. Thus, you are not "isolated" from your family. To receive I.D. badge credentials for your family members, just ask for "Family ID Credentials" in a fax or written letter to the NGCRC: Give their names. When you register, to pick up your own Registration Materials, you will find their "Family ID's" in your own registration kit. They will be allowed into the "secure areas" so they may contact you. These "family members" will not receive "Goody Bags" or conference materials, but they will be allowed past the security check points and will therefore be able to pass without delay or hindrance to meet with you if necessary. Some restaurants and eateries give NGCRC trainees a discount (no discount on liquor, food only), and all you have to do is show your Conference Identification Badge. The "Family ID's" are good for the food discounts.





Enhancements --- EARLY, NOON, and EVENING SESSIONS:


            To accommodate those individuals who want to leave early on Wednesday August 10th, and still allow them to accumulate their 24 hours of training, we are this year planning to offer some early morning, lunch time, and evening sessions. The current plan is to have a few such sessions available for this purpose. This will provide at least four (4) hours of training outside of the regular training schedule, which will allow persons who need to leave at noon on Friday to do so.

            Rooms are available at the Hotel at the same rate for Friday nights and Saturday as well, at the same rates, if anyone is interested in getting cheaper flights by staying an extra day or so: just ask the hotel registration personnel. You should be able to get the same rate for two days prior and two days after the 12-14 August time frame. If you have trouble with the hotel, feel free to call the NGCRC and ask for the "hotel liaison" to see if there is anything we can do to help. Sometimes the "block of bumper rooms" sells out (bumper rooms are those before and after the conference).

            You basically "pick and choose" your own custom-made training schedule. You can take your pick from a number of different session choices. There are typically six or seven sessions going on at any particular time. So, you just "vote with your feet". The full schedule of courses by room numbers, and day/time slots will be posted at this website prior to the conference. You can therefore study it and more effectively use your training time prior to arrival.




DRESS CODE:


            We have had a number of questions about "dress code" from persons registered to attend the conference. We can clarify this now: there is no dress code. Dress casual, it is summer time. If you want to dress more formally, that's okay too. Your laminated military-style identification badge for the conference gives you access to the building locations you need access to (and entitles you to a discount on food, no booze, at local restaurants on our "NGCRC Discount List").

 


USE OF COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND MATERIALS AT THE 2011 NGCRC GANG TRAINING CONFERENCE: SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS AND SPECIFIC PROHIBITIONS

1. BACKGROUND
The National Gang Crime Research Center's annual gang specialist training conferences often relate sensitive information and/or data via various forms of communication, and are attended by undercover officers.
2. DEFINITIONS
A. Communication Devices: Are defined as digital or film cameras, digital or videotape recorders, digital or tape voice recorders, cellular telephones capable of transmitting visual images or recording audio memos, and apparatuses capable of transmitting or recording textual messages.
B. Materials: Are defined as any spoken words of an instructor, any MS PowerPoint slides, any photocopied handouts, any official and unofficial publications, and the visual identity (facial recognition) of any undercover agents.
C. Originator: Is defined as the person, persons, organization, or agency responsible for the authorship (i.e., preparation, presentation, publication, and/or utterance) of any of the above materials.
3. POLICY
This policy is, therefore, established for the use and protection of the aforementioned.
A. Communication devices capable of recording are prohibited from use within the training area--noting the following.
(1) Except as employed by NGCRC staff or security personnel.
(2) Except as authorized by the NGCRC Director or Security Staff Chief.
B. Communication devices capable of transmission are prohibited from use within the training area--noting the following.
(1) Except as necessary to remain in contact for official business related to one's employment.
(2) Cellular telephones and pagers may remain on, but must be set at the least distractive alert setting possible [such as "vibrate"].
(3) All conversation or messaging will be conducted in the hallways and not in classrooms during class sessions.
C. An originator's written permission must be obtained before quoting, paraphrasing, or otherwise referencing any portion of the above-mentioned materials under the following conditions.
(1) When within any journalistic context.
(2) When within any mass media context.
(3) When within any proceedings of an official nature

4. VIOLATIONS

Any violations of this policy shall be grounds for immediate and permanent expulsion of said persons violating this policy from the conference.



THE CHRISTIAN GANG SPECIALIST RECEPTION:


 This is available only to persons registered for the conference. This will be held during an "off time" in the regular conference schedule. If you answered "YES" to the question on your registration form "I am interested in networking with Christian gang specialists while at this conference", then your I.D. Badge is already coded with a special ticket code that allows you into this reception. If you answered "NO" or left the quastion blank, it was assumed you are not interested. If you fall into the latter category, the Session Attendance Simulation Survey will ask you a second time if you want to be added to the group of persons who will attend this special networking reception. As we need to plan on how many are attending, no "walk ins" will be allowed. And as is the NGCRC tradition, of course, there are "door prizes" at this reception. Come prepared for some amazing testimony.

 The chairs of the 2011 NGCRC Christian Gang Specialist Reception are: Rev. Gordon McLean (Chicago, IL) and Dr. George Knox. The format this year will likely be a light luncheon format (we are still working out specific arrangements: so stay tuned to this website for further details and developments). As always, there is no extra "charge" for signing up for receptions that may also provide you with food, beverages, etc. It is something you are automatically entitled to as a part of your conference registration fee. We will modify this announcement as needed. The Christian Gang Specialist Networking Reception is scheduled for Noon, Tuesday, August 9, 2011.



The Corrections/Law Enforcement Network Reception:


 This is available only to persons who work in law enforcement/corrections agencies. How do you sign up? Through the Registration Form itself or the Session Attendance Simulation Survey. The survey will have a question about this asking if you want to attend. If you do, you are in and a ticket will be in your registration file folder when you arrive at the conference. If you do not submit the survey, obviously you forfeit the right to attend the reception. No ticket, no entrance to the event.


 It is headed up by Robert Mulvaney (Lansing, Michigan) and Fred Moreno (Chicago, Illinois).


At this year's training conference we are sponsoring a "Agency Patch Exchange" within the networking function designed for corrections and law enforcement personnel. If you are interested, please secure some of your agency's patches and bring them with you. We will have a time set aside for this at the Corrections/Law Enforcement Network function. So bring your appetite and your patches and have a great time! As always, there is no extra "charge" for signing up for receptions that may also provide you with food, beverages, etc. It is something you are automatically entitled to as a part of your conference registration fee.


And as is the NGCRC tradition, of course, there are "door prizes" at this reception. The Corrections/Law Enforcement Reception is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, 2011.



The Prevention/Intervention/Counseling Network Reception:


 This is available to anyone attending the conference. Just sign up for it on your registration form. This is one of the exciting features of the 2010 Conference. The purpose is to allow specialized networking among those persons in schools, private programs, and those in the helping professions who work directly with gang members in a prevention, intervention, or counseling capacity. Come prepared to meet other like-minded persons from a wide variety of occupational backgrounds; come prepared to make some new friends who will last a life time.

 

The 2011 NGCRC Prevention/Intervention/Counseling Network Reception is open to anyone signed up for the conference, there is a "check list" on the registration form itself: you need to check "yes" that you want to attend the Prevention/Intervention/Counseling Networking Reception. You get one (1) hour of session attendance credit for it. It occurs, however, in the early evening. Stay tuned for further details as they will be announced here at this website. As always, there is no extra "charge" for signing up for receptions that may also provide you with food, beverages, etc. It is something you are automatically entitled to as a part of your conference registration fee. The NGCRC staff hosts for this year's reception are: Dorothy Papachristos and Dr. Charla Waxman. The Prevention/Intervention/Counseling Reception is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 8th, 2011.



TOURS OF THE HOOD: BRING YOUR CAMERA AND APPETITE (for food and information)

      The NGCRC invented the now famous "tour of the hood" several years ago when it was arranging ride-a-longs into "Chicago ganglands", and it has been a popular feature at the NGCRC training conferences as an evening networking and field training tool. There will be several such tours again offered for the 2011 NGCRC training conference. We ask that you pick ONE of the tours only, because space is limited for the tours.

       As always, the NGCRC provides free tours to those registered to receive training. The tours are described here at the NGCRC website. You can also get the "Sign up" form for these tours. Because of limited space, we are asking people to sign up for only one tour. We always have a procedure to add people to the tour if there is extra space or cancellations.

       Please note that our tours are not designed to either glorify or villify gang life, further we do not charge for this, and this is not available to the general public: this is available only to gang specialists who want to meet others in the field and learn what is being done to prevent gang violence in Chicago.

        We expect to be adding additional tours that will be announced at this website shortly, please stand by and monitor this website location for updates.

Tour #1: The Cabrini Green Tour.

 

 This is formally known as Training Session #56, and you have to sign up for it, the information is provided below.

(Session #56) ”Cabrini Green: A Field Training Tour”, by Father Jim Fogarty, M.Div., Brothers and Sisters of Love, Catholic Charities, Chicago, Illinois.

            Two and a half (2.5) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Gang Counseling Skills.

            Note: scheduled only for Tuesday evening (Aug, 9, 2011), bus departs 5:30pm promptly from front of hotel. Note: You have to be “signed up” for this in advance. You sign up for it at the NGCRC website when you are officially registered. See the “sign up form” at the website, or direct a letter or memo to that effect to the NGCRC. You are officially registered when the NGCRC issues you a “confirmation of registration letter”. The first 40 people who want to go on the bus are the ones who go; others will be put on “standby” notice. Room for 40 only on the bus. Those “winning” a slot for this session will be “posted” at the website on a routine basis to indicate the level of “room remaining” in the tour.

            Advice from the NGCRC: this is where you can bring cameras (just be careful: ask the tour guide for WHEN is and is not a good time to be shooting photographs), for some wonderful “shots” of the hood, talk to some people in the hood.

            Field Training Tour Description:

            Welcome to one of the most famous gang “sites” in the world — called by some a “killing field” of public housing, much attention has been given to this location over the years in Chicago. This location has had more than its share of gang violence over the years. You will be in the company of someone who truly has “street credentials”, someone well-known at the street and community level – your tour guide.

 

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Here is the list of persons who have already signed up for the Cabrini Green tour:

Kevin Bosquez

Josh Bower

Matthew Carlson

Howard Copeland

Hannah Cowden

John Demko

Zachary DuBois

Aaron Geddes

Mitchell Hunsley

Kyle Jenner

Janice Joseph

Matt Knight

John Kotchen

Matthew Riekena

Katharine Ringdahl

Kelly Rodriguez

Michelle Strawder

Collin Winters

Jennifer Wright

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Here is the form you need to use to sign up for the Cabrini Green tour. You can do this at the time of initial registration or at any time after you register.

 

THE CABRINI GREEN (SESSION #56) Tour Sign Up Form:

 

Please sign me up for the Cabrini Green Tour

 

Name: __________________________________________

 

Address:_________________________________________

 

City, ST, Zip:_____________________________________

 

Tel. #:__________________________________________

I understand I can sign up for only one of the field tours.

Mail this form to: NGCRC, 2011 Conference Processing Center, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468-0990

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Tour #2: The Back of the Yards Tour (Session 86 - - - Monday evening, August 8th, 2011):

 

(86) “Back of the Yards: A Field Training Tour”, by Father Bruce Wellems and Oscar Contreras, Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary, Chicago, IL.

            Three (3) hours

            Note: scheduled only for Monday evening (Aug. 8, 2011), bus departs 5:30pm promptly from front of hotel. Note: You have to be “signed up” for this in advance. You sign up for it using the form available at the website. All tours: first come, first served. Names will be posted at the website. There will be a “last minute” STANDBY LIST FOR THE TOUR: no guarantees here, this is a very popular event. But you would have to be physically present to be on the “stand by list” at the time the bus is scheduled to depart. If there is an open seat, first in line gets the open seat. No sign up; you have to be there; ready to go.

            Advice from the NGCRC: this is where you can bring cameras, for some wonderful “shots” of the hood, talk to some people in the hood.

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Field Training Tour Description:

            Welcome to the Back of the Yards, on the near southwest side of Chicago! Some journalists have also called this the “killing fields”. Though most would not consider this neighborhood a tourist Mecca, the area offers some great insights on working with youth who are at-risk and who are involved in gangs. Accompany Oscar Contreras and Father Bruce Wellems, two men who are walking the streets and have lived in the neighborhood for years. They will tell of successes and failures working with teenage youth, of discoveries and lost treasures in the neighborhood. You will view a memorial wall to murdered youth, as well as other murals, and visit with youth who are living in the neighborhood. This tour will challenge you to a greater awareness of the needs of our urban areas.

            About the field training tour session leaders:

            Father Bruce Wellems is the Pastor of Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Back of the Yards, Chicago, a Mexican immigrant low-income neighborhood. Father Bruce has worked in the parish for 13 years, developing alternative education programs for youth at-risk in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Richard Daley. He also works with the Juvenile Courts, Juvenile Probation and Chicago Police Department in serving Chicago youths.

            Oscar Contreras has worked with Holy Cross-Catholic Charities for several years, and is responsible for Supervising Street Intervention. Oscar accompanies a series of youth group gatherings called “Reflections” and Parenting workshops called “Padres Ayudando Padres”. Originally from East Los Angeles from a gang environment, Oscar works primarily in areas of crisis management with youth and their families.

 

List of people signed up for The Back of the Yards Tour:

Matt Bertschman

 

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Here is the form you need to use to sign up for the Back of the Yards Tour. You can do this at the time of initial registration or at any time after you register.

 

Sign Up Form to get on the Back of the Yards Tour:

 

Please sign me up for the Back of the Yards Tour

 

Name: __________________________________________

 

Address:_________________________________________

 

City, ST, Zip:_____________________________________

 

Tel. #:__________________________________________

I understand I can sign up for only one of the field tours.

Mail this form to: NGCRC, 2011 Conference Processing Center, PO Box 990, Peotone, IL 60468-0990

 

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course Sign-up List:

 

Doris D. Yates

 

The MHFA Course requires pre-enrollment on the registration form and is limited to a maximum of N = 40 attendees.

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CODE FOR THE LAMINATED MILITARY-STYLE IDENTIFICATION BADGES USED AT THIS CONFERENCE:


Some badges have unique identifiers that will help you. Watch for these.


A RED star on the Identification Badge indicates someone on the NGCRC Security Staff; they also wear special easily identifiable uniforms.


A BLUE star on the Identification Badge indicates someone who is a trainer or presenter. These are certainly people you need to network with.


A PLATINUM star on the Identification Badge indicates a VIP Guest of the NGCRC.


A GREEN star on the Identification Badge indicates someone who works for the NGCRC: these are NGCRC staff, they can HELP YOU; ask them if you have any questions.


A GOLD star on the Identification Badge indicates someone who is receiving an Award this year at the Awards Ceremony.


 


Some Typical Questions and Answers:


Q: Can I spend more than four (4) hours in my track area?

A: Yes, of course, if your track area, for example is "Gang Crime Investigation Skills" or "Gang Prevention Skills", then you are going to find you have a heck of a lot of choices; you may be able to log in 24 hours directly in your area of concentration (e.g., your track area).


Q: We have 24 hours of training, and if 4 of those hours have to be in the courses specifically approved for the track, then what do I do for the other 20 hours?

A: The other 20 hours are electives: you can spend then anyway you want to, vote with your feet: if you are eligible to attend a session, then attend it. Remember and please note that some sessions are restricted to law enforcement. But most are not restricted. You can attend anything you want to attend.


Q: I am bringing my wife and three school age children, should I ask for family credentials for all of them?

A. Sure, if you want to. The advantage to the family members is that they can get restaurant discounts with their ID cards.

Q: Can the NGCRC guarantee that I will be able to attend everything I want to attend?

A: No, and obviously not for the simple reason that these courses are NOT REPEATED; the courses are offered once and that is it; you have to make HARD CHOICES between 2 or 3 or more different courses, all of which are attractive --- and so, like we said before one person could never attend all of the courses we offer. We have at least six or seven courses going on at once: these are not repeating courses. If you want to attend two sessions that are going on simultaneously, then you would have to decide which you wanted most. Plan B: split your time between two equally attractive courses.


 Q: Do you have to be a returning participant with certification to attend this conference for certification?

A: No.

 

Q: Do you need to have any specific educational qualifications to attend this conference?

A: No (but must be 18 years of age or older at the time you register).

 

Q: What do I do if I am in that situation of finding my top two courses being offered at the same time?

A: Well it is possible to get credit for partial attendance at a session, you can indicate on your Conference Evaluation Form that you attended the session, but mark on it that you were there for 30 minutes or 1 hour, etc. But normally we do not run courses in the same track up against each other.


Q: What I would like to do is sample from a large number of different areas of expertise after I knock out my minimum of four hours in my track area, but how do I know which classes or courses or sessions "count" towards my track area?

A: Just look at the "Session Credits" line of information inside each session. This provides the types of tracks that the session is geared towards. If your track is listed in the Session Credits, then that course will count towards the minimum of four (4) hours you have to accumulate in your one track area. You can obviously spend a lot more than four (4) hours in some of the tracks, that is up to you.

 

Q: Is the NGCRC training "Accredited" by any board of higher education?

A: No. The term "accredited" normally applies to college/legal/continuing education credits. In past years the NGCRC has offered college credit and CEU's, from obviously accredited universities. Similarly, the NGCRC training has been approved and accepted by the accrediting body in some states for attorneys or prosecutors (State Suprement Court), but again, this is such a rare interest area, we do not seek it out and we do not offer it as one of the features of our training program. If you know someone who should "accredit" gang training, write to us with your concerns as we feel we should be on "their" board due to our leadership in this field for over a decade. We do not have a "static" program, our program is new and expanded every year: with new material added on a constant basis for over one hundred different courses, this is not a typical "gang training program" (where the typical gang training program has a few, a dozen or so, choices of sessions or courses to take: we have much more material and much more diversity).

Q: Did the NGCRC offer "CEU's" or Continuing Education Units in 2010?

A: Yes, there is a special procedure involved for those registered for Certification only. And we may be doing this for 2011. Some paper work is involved, so if you are interested, you should let us know in writing when you register or before the August 2011 conference. The way it worked in 2010 was that some of the courses offered in the curriculum were eligible for CEU's and some were not. The list of CEU-eligible courses would be handed out to persons enrolled when they arrived at the conference, but we may be able to provide the list at this website for 2011, providing useful advance information. Stay tuned to this website for further developments.



THE TRAINING SITE:

The Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel


 This hotel is in a classy part of the north Loop. It is situated in the "Gold Coast" area of north Michigan Avenue (the shopping district) by Chicago's Water Tower. The "Water Tower" is Chicago's famous landmark. The Westin Hotel is known as a favorite hotel for sports celebrities when they stay in Chicago. It is easy to get to, conveniently located, well known, and has many amenities to offer. It has scored favorably in the annual evaluations the NGCRC has conducted as well (the Conference Evaluation Form asks attendees to evaluate a lot of things, including the experience with hotel).

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

The site where the training is occurring is the Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago hotel.

 

The Westin Michigan Avenue is located at 909 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Telephone number for the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel is (312) 943-7200. The toll free number for the Central Reservations Call Center is: 1 (888) 627-8385. When making reservations, the "code" for the conference is "NGCRC Gang Conference". They need that "code" to give you the reduced hotel rates.

 

The cut-off date for getting the rates here is July 18, 2011: Singles $219, Double $239, View $269, Suites $850 and up, Additional persons $25 (for triple and quad occupancy).

 

Trainees will, as in past NGCRC training conferences, be able to pick up their "goody bags" the evening before training begins. Training begins 8am Monday morning, August 8th, 2011. However, you will be able to pick up your registration materials, your Identification Badge, the final schedule, and your "goody bag" the night before: we expect to be able to start giving out registration materials about 3pm on Sunday, 7 August, 2011. We will be open to provide this service until about 10:00 p.m. Just go the the NGCRC Operations Center (The Huron Room is the NGCRC Operations Center) to pick up your materials. Signs will be prominently displayed.

 

LOOKING FOR FOOD/ENTERTAINMENT DEALS WHILE IN TOWN?

           For special deals on dining and entertainment while in Chicago, you might want to check a reliable source that Chicagoans use: www.190north.com

           The website www.190north.com contains good and reliable information on unique dining and entertainment deals in Chicago. 

 

 


The 2011 NGCRC 14th International Gang Specialist

Training Conference:

The Preliminary or Advance

Curriculum and Course Offerings

for Gang College 2011



         The 2011 NGCRC Curriculum Committee is pleased to offer the following advance and partial listing of courses and sessions for the August 8, 9, 10, 2011 Training Program.

 

   The 2011 NGCRC 14th International Gang Specialist

Training Conference (Aug. 8-10, 2011):

The Curriculum and Course Offerings

 

            Note: This is only an advance and early listing, and normally by April we have over 100 different sessions available. In 2010, the NGCRC offered over 112 different sessions. We are planning for the same large curriculum in 2011. Please check the website for frequent updates of the listing of sessions. So we expect over 100 sessions to be posted here on or before mid-April 2011.

            Note: the course or session numbering sequence indicated below is not permanent; it is a temporary numbering system.

      


(1) “Drug Wars/Mexican Front: The Escalation of Hostilities”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr., Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.

            1.5 hours (90 minutes)

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Advanced Gang Identification; Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis; and International and Transnational Gang Problems.

            Abstract

            There has been a full scale drug war raging in Mexico for the past few years and it is escalating to terrifying new heights. The massacres of Mexican civilians and police forces seem to occur if not daily, at least weekly. Narco-terrorist actions have moved from individual crimes committed by one or two suspects to squad, platoon and even company sized actions against Mexican government forces. The acts of narcoterrorism caused by the Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTO’s) have cost, at last estimate, over 28,000 lives in what has degenerated into an armed insurrection in many parts of Mexico.  

            Political officials, police and innocent civilians have been assassinated or caught in the crossfire as the Mexican DTO’s battle for drug turf in an increasingly fierce battle to see who will control the drug manufacturing, drug trafficking, and human trafficking trades in Mexico.

            Mexican DTO’s have set up operations that resemble a “parallel government” in some areas that even “taxes” the local citizens and make formal press releases to the media. Members of the media have been tortured and assassinated as well, forced into not providing any negative press coverage of the DTO’s or face certain death. Alliances have been formed with gangs in the United States. Mexican President Felipe Calderon has committed thousands of troops from the Mexican Army to join the counter-narcotics operations of the Mexican law enforcement forces. This presentation examines the current narco-conflict in Mexico for causes, trends, and possible solutions. Recent incursions into the United States by Mexican DTO’s have increased concerns by law enforcement.

            Bio

            Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office after serving from 1977 to 2006. He is rated as a gang expert by the National Gang Crime Research Center. He is a four time winner of the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Frederic Milton Thrasher Award. He has written extensively and presented classes on gangs, white supremacist groups and police management topics in the United States and Canada. Dr. Etter earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his doctorate degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and the National Sheriff’s Association.


(2) “Effective Use of NCIC for Gang Investigators”, by Marimar Rodriguez, FBI-CJIS Division, Clarksburg, WV.

            Note: This course is restricted to Law Enforcement and related criminal justice.

            Note: This course will be taught on Wednesday morning.

            Two (2) Hours 

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Investigators; Gangs and Organized Crime.

            Abstract 

            Attendees will learn how to use the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) with emphasis on the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File (VGTOF). Advantages of using VGTOF include officer safety awareness and the ability to track gang members contact with law enforcement nationwide in “real time”. Investigative uses of the system are stressed, including procedures for Off-Line Search. Overview of NCIC is included, as well as information on the Interstate Identification Index (III). Handouts provided.

            Bio

            I am a Training Instructor assigned to the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the FBI in Clarksburg, West Virginia. I offer a wide variety of training to Law Enforcement personnel for the Western Region. This includes providing training to the following states: California, Oregon,Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, and Hawaii. I am originally from California and completed over a year at the Los Angeles Field Office prior to transferring to Clarksburg, WV. My current emphasis is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). I have conducted various presentations such as CJIS Overview, NCIC Overview, Off-line Searches, New Agent Training, Gang File and the Known or Appropriately Suspected Terrorist File. I was also a previous FBI Honors Intern with the CJIS Division and Los Angeles Field Office. Since I am fluent in Spanish, I often translated for agents in open and ongoing cases. Prior to my life in the Bureau, I worked as a Police Cadet for the Anaheim Police Department. My assignments throughout the police department included the Front Counter, Detention Facility, Training Division, and the Anaheim Police Activities League (APAL). The APAL works closely with the community to help strengthen the relationship between Law Enforcement and the residents of Anaheim. At CJIS I was recently appointed as the Coordinator for CJIS Division EEO Hispanic Employment Program. I travel often to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia to present to New Agents a class about NCIC Overview and its importance in their future careers. Moreover, I actively liaison with local, state, and federal agencies to provide CJIS information and uphold the mission and values of the CJIS Division.


(3) “The Other Border: A Look at Gangs, Guns and Drugs on the Canadian Frontier”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gangs in the Military; Gangs and Organized Crime; International and Transnational Gang Problems.

            Abstract

            This session will review an emerging problem along the U.S. border with Canada. In recent years, an increase has been noted in cases involving gangs and drugs, gangs and weapons, and other gang crime in connection with border crossings. In this session you will learn first hand from an expert used in a PBS documentary about the problem. Attend this powerpoint presentation and see portions of the video as well, learn new insights about an often overlooked border protection problem — the border to the north.

            Bio 

            Dr. Michael J. Witkowski is presently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Protection Professional through the American Society of Industrial Security. Dr. Witkowski serves as an expert witness in matters of civil litigation involving premises liability and security issues nationwide. His interests include gang-generated dysfunction in apartment/public housing communities and the growth of “corporate” styled drug gangs. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of criminal justice/security symposiums and seminars including the Michigan Crime Prevention Association meetings and the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School.


(4) “Tactical Interviewing: Interviewing the Criminal Mind”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. 

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills; Gang Counseling Skills; Gang Crime Investigation Skills.

            Abstract

            Traditional interviewing and communication protocols are commonly successful with those who do not frequent criminal circles. However, when dealing with “experienced criminal gangsters,” they are well prepared to elude even the best interviewer/interrogator. Whether you are a mental health professional, an educator, intelligence analyst, or a law enforcement officer, being up-to-date on how to conduct an interview with the most savvy of criminally minded is the most essential tool.

            This seminar is intended to explore the concept of Tactical Interviewing (TI). TI is a concept being developed and researched by the National Gang Crime Research Center to better aide those who deal directly with the criminally savvy gangster. Tactical Interviewing involves an exploration in Forensic Psychology, Criminal Profiling, and Lie Detection that are combined to illustrate the taxonomies most commonly seen of a liar. With a better understanding of how the criminal mind works and how they develop their lies, you are better equipped to confront them successfully and more productively.

            Bios

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.


(5) “Keeping Gang Witnesses Safe: Utilizing State and Federal Resources — A Model from the Denver, Colorado Metro Area”, by Detective Robert “Bob” Fuller and Detective Cassie Bowlus, Denver County District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Hate Groups/White Racist Extremist Gangs; Motorcycle Gangs; Female Gangs; Gangs and the Mass Media; Asian Gangs; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Gangs and Organized Crime.

            Abstract

            In today’s violent gang culture, witnesses are easily intimidated and forced not to testify. Gang members use murders of witnesses to maintain control of the “hood” and to keep their criminal activities off the radar screen of law enforcement. Gangs that operate with impunity in regard to large scale drug distribution use violence and fear to stop gang members and citizens from testifying. In the Denver Metro area in cooperation with the Denver District Attorney’s Office and the Metro Gang Task Force, innovative ways have been utilized to encourage testimony and prosecution of gang members for violent crimes. This session will provide what has worked in Denver. Past incidents when witnesses were killed and the lessons learned will be discussed. The importance of gang intelligence and networking with different agencies will be discussed in relation to preventing witness intimidation / murder.

            Bios

            Detective Robert “Bob” Fuller is currently a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Denver District Attorney’s Office in Denver, Colorado and has been for the past three years. He is currently assigned to the Metro Gang Task Force. Bob, after 26 years with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, retired at the rank of Sergeant. Bob has spent eleven years assigned to the Metro Gang Task Force as a Detective and a Sergeant. Bob has been the lead case agent on Federal Gang R.I.C.O. investigations and prosecutions and on the state level, the murder of gang witness investigations and prosecutions. Bob is currently involved in the Continuing Criminal Enterprise investigation of the Tre-Tre Crips in Denver. Bob is also a past recipient of the Thrasher Award.

            Detective Cassie Bowlus is currently a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Denver District Attorney’s Office in Denver, Colorado and is currently assigned to the Juvenile Unit. Cassie has realized the upward trend in gang-related juvenile cases and works with school administrators and District Patrol Officers to identify these key players. Before joining the District Attorney’s Office, Cassie spent five years “on the road” as a Patrol Officer. Cassie also serves on the Courtroom Security and Investigator Training Committees for the Denver District Attorney’s Office.


(6) “Chicago Gangs Today”, Sgt. Eddie Yoshinura, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL.

            Three (3) hours

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Advanced Gang Identification Skills; Gangs and Drugs.

            Notice: There are no restrictions on this class, anyone may attend it.

            Note: This course will be taught only on Wednesday, 1:00p.m. (8-10-2011).

            Abstract

            This session will outline the history and development of Chicago’s Major Organized Street gangs to date. Hierarachies, Territory (Land), Street and Prison Alliances, Violent conflicts, Narcotics Operations as well as other Gang-related Criminal Activity will be discussed in detail. (Time permitting, we will outline effective short-mid and long term techniques being utilized today). The three instructors for this class represent over seventy five y ears of Law Enforcement experience. All three are currently Chicago Police Officers.

            Bios

            Sergeant Eddie Yoshinura is in his twenty-fifth (25th) year with the Chicago Police Department. He began his career in the 014th District, which in 1986, was considered the fastest District in Chicago, as well as having the highest gang population for it’s size in the entire country. Since then, Eddie has been assigned to: Robbery Decoy Unit, CTA Strike Force, Gang Crimes Unit, Hostage/Barricade/Terrorist Unit (HBT), Flying Squad, Summer Mobile Unit, Mass Transit Tact, Special Operations Section, Public Housing North and South. Eddie was subsequently promoted to Gang Specialist and assigned to both the Gang Intelligence and Narcotics and Gang Investigations Section. Eddie then became a Detective where he worked in the H.I.D.T.A. Jail Enforcement Team. Now as a Sergeant, Eddie currently supervises a Surveillance Team that is assigned to the “...Best Unit in the City, Gang Investigations...”.


(7) “Mara Salvatrucha 13: A Transnational Threat”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Advanced Gang Identification; Gang Internet Investigation.

            Note: This session will be scheduled only for a Monday or Tuesday time slot.

            Abstract

            Rising from humble beginnings as a street gang formed by Salvadorian immigrrants in the Rampart District of Los Angeles in the 1980's, MS-13 has expanded across the United States and has developed into a transnational gang has has been exported to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. The MS-13 gang is involved in numerous criminal enterprises including trafficking in drugs, guns and humans. With a penchant for violence, they have been called the “most dangerous gang” in America.

            Bio

            Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office after serving from 1977 to 2006. He is rated as a gang expert by the National Gang Crime Research Center. He has written extensively and presented classes on gangs, white supremacist groups and police management topics in the United States and Canada. Dr. Etter earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his doctorate degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and the National Sheriff’s Association.


(8) “Gangs in the Military”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gangs in the Military.

            Abstract

            Gang migration to distant lands has been thoroughly documented following the first Gulf War. Soldiers and sailors were captured on film displaying gang signs and a variety of gang related graffiti appeared in photos from the Middle East. This trend is now widespread throughout Iraq and Afghanistan as well as on U.S. military installations around the globe. A greater willingness to accept recruits having criminal or gang affiliated backgrounds has contributed to this problem.

            This training segment will present a brief overview of the issue of gangs in the military and focus on a gang related case in Germany in which a gang recruit was killed during a brutal “beat in” initiation ceremony by fellow servicemen.

            Bio

            Dr. Michael J. Witkowski is presently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Protection Professional through the American Society of Industrial Security. Dr. Witkowski serves as an expert witness in matters of civil litigation involving premises liability and security issues nationwide. His interests include gang-generated dysfunction in apartment/public housing communities and the growth of “corporate” styled drug gangs. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of criminal justice/security symposiums and seminars including the Michigan Crime Prevention Association meetings and the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School.


(9) “The Basic Dynamics of a Street Gang”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY.

            90 Minutes (1.5 hours)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Profile Analysis; Advanced Gang Identification.

            Abstract

            Developed from its definition, participants will learn how to apply investigative and research measures to street gangs or hybrid groups within their municipalities.

            Bio

            Ken Davis has been involved with graffiti and gang-related issues since the early 1990's. He has presented at several regional and international conferences in the United States and Canada. His publication, TAG-18.3 depicts the existence of graffiti writers, graffiti crews, street gangs, street teams, and graffiti artists through their various graffiti formats within a suburban city. As Grafcop, his electronic-responses can be observed on several online forums. He is presently a detective within the Yonkers Police Department’s Gang/Narco Unit, Yonkers, NY.


(10) “The Last Train to Clarksdale: Modern Gun Running in America”, by Jeffery M. Johnson, MCJ, University of Mississippi and Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr., Ed.D., University of Central Missouri.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Motorcycle Gangs; International and Transnational Gang Problems; Gangs and Organized Crime.

            Note: This course will be offered only on a Monday or Tuesday time slot.

            Abstract

            For many years violent crimes in the United States have continued to rise, especially in some urban areas. As a result, many states and municipalities have adopted restrictive gun laws to keep firearms out of the hands of violent criminals and to keep the public safe. However, inconsistency in gun laws among the states and the willingness of criminals in Chicago to travel to attain firearms provided them an opportunity to purchase those firearms in the Mississippi Delta. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce the students to the federal investigation known as project safe neighborhood that focused on taking the streets of Clarksdale, Mississippi away from Illinois based gangs. The concepts of modern gun running will also be examined.

            Bios

            Mr. Jeffery M. Johnson, MCJ is an Instructor of Legal Studies at the University of Mississippi. He served with the Kansas Highway Patrol from 1996 to 2000. He is rated as a gang specialist by the National Gang Crime Research Center. Mr. Johnson earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Washburn University. He earned a graduate certificate in Homeland Security from Texas A&M University. He currently is a Doctoral student at Delta State University. He is a member of the American Correctional Association and the Southern Criminal Justice Association.

            Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office after serving from 1977 to 2006. He is rated as a gang expert by the National Gang Crime Research Center. He has written extensively and presented classes on gangs, white supremacist groups and police management topics in the United States and Canada. Dr. Etter earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his doctorate degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and the National Sheriff’s Association.


(11) “The Use of the Polygraph in Gang Prosecution Cases”, by Detective Robert “Bob” Fuller and Detective Cassie Bowlus, Denver County District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Hate Groups/White Racist Extremist Gangs; Motorcycle Gangs; Female Gangs; Gangs and the Mass Media; Asian Gangs; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Gangs and Organized Crime.

            Abstract

            This session will review some of the DO’s and DON’Ts of using the polygraph in the investigation and prosecution of gang crimes. Historical cases will be used to highlight lessons learned in the use of the polygraph on gang members, witnesses, and victims. Attendees will increase their knowledge about issues surrounding the use of the polygraph, with special a emphasis on the value of lessons learned for gang interview and interrogation skills.

            Bios

            Detective Robert “Bob” Fuller is currently a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Denver District Attorney’s Office in Denver, Colorado and has been for the past three years. He is currently assigned to the Metro Gang Task Force. Bob, after 26 years with the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, retired at the rank of Sergeant. Bob has spent eleven years assigned to the Metro Gang Task Force as a Detective and a Sergeant. Bob has been the lead case agent on Federal Gang R.I.C.O. investigations and prosecutions and on the state level, the murder of gang witness investigations and prosecutions. Bob is currently involved in the Continuing Criminal Enterprise investigation of the Tre-Tre Crips in Denver. Bob is also a past recipient of the Thrasher Award.

            Detective Cassie Bowlus is currently a Senior Criminal Investigator with the Denver District Attorney’s Office in Denver, Colorado and is currently assigned to the Juvenile Unit. Cassie has realized the upward trend in gang-related juvenile cases and works with school administrators and District Patrol Officers to identify these key players. Before joining the District Attorney’s Office, Cassie spent five years “on the road” as a Patrol Officer. Cassie also serves on the Courtroom Security and Investigator Training Committees for the Denver District Attorney’s Office.


(12) “Gangs and Hi-Tech Communication: How Gang Members Can and Will Communicate Using Tomorrow’s Technology”, Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.

            Three (3) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Gang Internet Investigation Skills.

            Abstract

            The younger generation in our country cannot remember life without cell phones, CD’s or an email address, and many don’t even use CD’s and email anymore. Many gang members are a part of this generation. Do we know how they communicate? As gangs evolve, they take on more of a business model than they had when they started. How does this affect the way we should investigate them? Do we include the right information on our search warrants? Do we know what our crime labs are capable of finding? In this session, we will review the past, examine the present, and look into the future to see how gangs make contact with each other, what they can talk about without us knowing, and why we need to know how to intercept or at least discover what was said after the fact.

            Bio

            Carter F. Smith was the team chief for the Army’s first gang and hate crime (Security Threat Groups) investigations team, which had the first investigation involving an extremist on active duty. He has provided training on many gang-related topics to the Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Northwest Gang Investigator’s Associations, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice..

            Carter is an author, Ph.D. candidate at Northcentral University, and Professor of Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Organizational Leadership. Carter is a founding board member of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association and President of Link to Your Education, Inc, an online e-learning and consulting company focused on providing training on the social web for members of the business, non-profit, and government communities. Visit http:www.carterfsmith.com and his Blog at http://gangfighters.blogspot.com/ for more information.

            

(13) “Critical Incident Management and the First Responder”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Domestic Count er-Terrorism Skills; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists.

            Abstract

            11:21 A.M. April 20, 1999. Two teenagers, Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris, open fire at Columbine High School. If you were the first person to be faced with this crisis, what would you do? With all of the historical and current crises facing the world, can you honestly say that you feel prepared to be the first responder?

            This presentation is targeted at anyone interested in learning what to do in the initial phase of a crisis. Why is this important? In 95% of all emergencies, bystanders or victims themselves are the first to arrive at the scene of a crisis. Therefore, it is essential that the responder be knowledgeable about common questions, dilemmas, and demands that may be asked of him or her. This knowledge, along with specific techniques for successful crisis negotiation and an awareness of exactly what should be avoided in a crisis, can save lives. These concepts and more will be addressed in this interactive and practical presentation. The overarching goal of this seminar is to teach any individual how to be a successful first responder to a crisis and ultimately help to prevent tragedies such as Columbine, which resulted tragically in the death of twelve students and one teacher before the gunmen took their own lives.

            Bios

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.

 

(14) “The Radicalization of U.S. Prison Inmates”, by Michael J. Witkowski, CPP, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.

            One (1) Hour

            Session Credits: Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gang Members in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gang Crime Investigation.

            Abstract

            American prison inmates, at all levels of custody, are potentially susceptible to extremist propaganda from terrorist or hate groups often using their distorted version of religion. The possibility for radicalization of prison inmates poses serious concerns for American law enforcement and society. Extreme religious and political beliefs have an inherent appeal to inmates who can seek to justify their hatred of perceived enemies by demonizing them. They can further channel violence and deviant skill sets to extremist groups and claim righteousness in doing so. Prison, being a place of frequent violence, is a fertile ground for extremist radicalization and recruitment by foreign and domestic terrorists.

            Bio

            Dr. Michael J. Witkowski is presently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Protection Professional through the American Society of Industrial Security. Dr. Witkowski serves as an expert witness in matters of civil litigation involving premises liability and security issues nationwide. His interests include gang-generated dysfunction in apartment/public housing communities and the growth of “corporate” styled drug gangs. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of criminal justice/security symposiums and seminars including the Michigan Crime Prevention Association meetings and the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School.


(15) “Female Responsive Programming”, by Cindy Snider, MEd, LPC, LADC and Amanda M. Crisp, MS, LAC, South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc, Magnolia, AR.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Counseling Techniques; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills; Female Gangs.

            Abstract

            Adolescent girls face numerous challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Threats to adolescent females’ health and well-being include suicide, self-injurious behavior, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual abuse, teen pregnancy, and eating disorders. When girls voice their ideas and options in a safe environment, it strengthens their confidence and self-esteem. It encourages them to express themselves more fully and critically think through their behavior and their choices. Female-responsive services enable girls to experience safe environments and gives them an opportunity to voice their feelings. This programming is specifically designed for them to give them a better chance at success and rehabilitation.

            Bios

            Cindy Snider is the Chief Operating Officer for South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc (SAYS). She graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a master’s in counseling. Cindy is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She is also certified master therapist, child custody evaluator, and forensic therapist. Cindy is a certified advanced Girls Circle, Boys Council facilitator, Gang Specialist which she received in Chicago, IL, and most recently a certified Key Supervisor for the Matrix Model which she received from the Matrix Institute on Addictions in Los Angeles, CA. Cindy has been with SAYS for almost 20 years. She climbed her way up from direct-care staff, juvenile probation officer, case manager, mental health coordinator to COO. Cindy currently oversees the day-to-day operations of SAYS which includes juvenile probation and outreach for the 13th Judicial District, facilities in Mansfield, Dermott, Lewisville, and Magnolia, and behavior health clinics in Magnolia, Camden, El Dorado, and Texarkana, AR.

            Amanda Crisp is the Mental Health Coordinator for South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc (SAYS). She graduated from Southern Arkansas University with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in counseling. Amanda received the Outstanding Performance award in Counseling from Southern Arkansas University in 2007. Amanda is a licensed associate counselor, a certified advanced Girls Circle facilitator, Boys Council facilitator, and most recently a certified Key Supervisor for the Matrix Model which she received from the Matrix Institute on Addictions in Los Angeles, CA. Amanda has been with SAYS for over 7 years, starting out as a case manager at Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center. Amanda currently oversees the residential case managers at the facilities in Dermott, Lewisville, and Magnolia and assists and coordinates training. Amanda also sees clients on a regular basis at South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc behavior health clinics.


(16) “GI/GIAMS”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY.

            90 Minutes (1.5 hours)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Profile Analysis; Advanced Gang Identification.

            Abstract

            Under this concept (Graffiti Identity/Graffiti Identification and Analysis Methods), the basic graffiti tag is redefined as the graffiti identity and three major parts. Participants will be introduced to the subcultural principles that govern the graffiti identity’s creation, construction, and circulation within a municipality.

            Bio

            Ken Davis has been involved with graffiti and gang-related issues since the early 1990's. He has presented at several regional and international conferences in the United States and Canada. His publication, TAG-18.3 depicts the existence of graffiti writers, graffiti crews, street gangs, street teams, and graffiti artists through their various graffiti formats within a suburban city. As Grafcop, his electronic-responses can be observed on several online forums. He is presently a detective within the Yonkers Police Department’s Gang/Narco Unit, Yonkers, NY.


(17) “Interrogation / Interview: The Proffer”, by Sgt. Eddie Yoshinura, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL.

            Three (3) hours

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills.

            Notice: This session is restricted to law enforcement only.

            Note: This course will be taught only on Tuesday, 1:00p.m. (8-9-2011)

            Abstract

            This session will explain the differences between the two (interrogation vs. interview). What is a Proffer. How to prepare for it and Why is it a great investigative tool. Included in this class is How to identify, cultivate and maintain a Registered Confidential Informant whose performance is what this entire process will be based upon. A must for Today’s Law Enforcement Personnel. The three instructors for this class represent over seventy five y ears of Law Enforcement experience. All three are currently Chicago Police Officers.

            Bios

            Sergeant Eddie Yoshinura is in his twenty-fifth (25th) year with the Chicago Police Department. He began his career in the 014th District, which in 1986, was considered the fastest District in Chicago, as well as having the highest gang population for it’s size in the entire country. Since then, Eddie has been assigned to: Robbery Decoy Unit, CTA Strike Force, Gang Crimes Unit, Hostage/Barricade/Terrorist Unit (HBT), Flying Squad, Summer Mobile Unit, Mass Transit Tact, Special Operations Section, Public Housing North and South. Eddie was subsequently promoted to Gang Specialist and assigned to both the Gang Intelligence and Narcotics and Gang Investigations Section. Eddie then became a Detective where he worked in the H.I.D.T.A. Jail Enforcement Team. Now as a Sergeant, Eddie currently supervises a Surveillance Team that is assigned to the “...Best Unit in the City, Gang Investigations...”.


(18) “Liability Avoidance for Gang Crime”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

            Abstract

            This segment will explore the impact of gang activity on the legal field of premises liability. The impact of the built environment (CITED) in public housing settings will be discussed. The migration of gangs to suburban and rural American apartment communities will also be explored. A number of the presenter’s actual case histories will be highlighted to help illustrate the negative premises outcomes of gang behavior in a variety of settings such as housing, fast food restaurants, nightclubs, casinos, and schools. Observations and conclusions will be shared.

            Bio

            Dr. Michael J. Witkowski is presently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Protection Professional through the American Society of Industrial Security. Dr. Witkowski serves as an expert witness in matters of civil litigation involving premises liability and security issues nationwide. His interests include gang-generated dysfunction in apartment/public housing communities and the growth of “corporate” styled drug gangs. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of criminal justice/security symposiums and seminars including the Michigan Crime Prevention Association meetings and the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School.


(19) “Understanding Gangs: An Extensive Look at Graffiti and Methods of Communication – Part 2", by Robert Mulvaney, M.A., Gang Specialist, NGCRC Staff.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation & Parole; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            In this presentation, the participants will be exposed to information that will assist with understanding the importance of graffiti and other methods of communication that are essential when dealing with the culture and lifestyle of gangs. This session will primarily focus on Midwest gangs; however, other groups will be discussed and reviewed. How these groups impact the safety and security of us all will become evident in this session.

            Bio

            Robert Mulvaney is a retired gang/STG specialist. His background of over 32 years of experience includes various positions as a correctional officer, prison counselor and parole officer. He is a member of various research and prevention organizations and has conducted training at various levels of local and state government. He has also written articles for professional organizations as well as the Journal of Gang Research.


(20) “Motivational Interviewing”, by Cindy Snider, MEd, LPC, LADC and Amanda M. Crisp, MS, LAC, South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc, Magnolia, AR.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Counseling Techniques; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills; Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills.

            Abstract

            Motivational Interviewing is an empirically-supported clinical method which is used in treatment, intervention, and research settings and by people who work in the helping profession, such as therapists, direct-care workers, and paraprofessionals. The principles of motivational interviewing are resisting the righting reflex, understanding your client’s motivation, listening to your client, empowering your client, empathy, eliciting client change talk, collaboration, evocation, and autonomy. Motivational interviewing builds on Carl Rogers theory of person-centered therapy such as reflection, but adds directiveness, motivation building, rolling with resistance, attending change talk, and bringing a particular spirit to the encounter with the client.

            Bios

            Cindy Snider is the Chief Operating Officer for South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc (SAYS). She graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a master’s in counseling. Cindy is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She is also certified master therapist, child custody evaluator, and forensic therapist. Cindy is a certified advanced Girls Circle, Boys Council facilitator, Gang Specialist which she received in Chicago, IL, and most recently a certified Key Supervisor for the Matrix Model which she received from the Matrix Institute on Addictions in Los Angeles, CA. Cindy has been with SAYS for almost 20 years. She climbed her way up from direct-care staff, juvenile probation officer, case manager, mental health coordinator to COO. Cindy currently oversees the day-to-day operations of SAYS which includes juvenile probation and outreach for the 13th Judicial District, facilities in Mansfield, Dermott, Lewisville, and Magnolia, and behavior health clinics in Magnolia, Camden, El Dorado, and Texarkana, AR.

            Amanda Crisp is the Mental Health Coordinator for South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc (SAYS). She graduated from Southern Arkansas University with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in counseling. Amanda received the Outstanding Performance award in Counseling from Southern Arkansas University in 2007. Amanda is a licensed associate counselor, a certified advanced Girls Circle facilitator, Boys Council facilitator, and most recently a certified Key Supervisor for the Matrix Model which she received from the Matrix Institute on Addictions in Los Angeles, CA. Amanda has been with SAYS for over 7 years, starting out as a case manager at Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center. Amanda currently oversees the residential case managers at the facilities in Dermott, Lewisville, and Magnolia and assists and coordinates training. Amanda also sees clients on a regular basis at South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc behavior health clinics.


(21) “Gangs 101: A Pre-Conference Beginners or Refresher Course", by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Special note: This is pre-conference training, provided Sunday afternoon/evening, August 7th, 2011; designed for those new to gang issues, or available as a refresher course.

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            This course will provide the very basics in gang information. In addition to the history of midwest gangs and their founding fathers, as well as a chronology of key national gang initiatives, Gangs 101 will explore the hierarchy of gangs and the basics in signs and symbols and graffiti. Beyond identification, this course will help attendees understand why adolescents join gangs and why adult members stay connected regardless of the life difficulties and risks presented by gang membership. A gang constitution will be introduced to help attendees experience the inner workings of the gang. A question and answer session will follow the Gangs 101 session.

            Bio

            Charla Waxman, MBA, Ed.D. hs been working with gang involved youth and adults for more than 30 years. She is on staff with the NGCRC, is a certified gang specialist at the expert level, has received both the Thrasher and Spirit Awards for her gang work. Charla has been published on several topics including the recent publication of her dissertation as a book: An Interview Study of Latin King Gang Members. Spending a year and a half with a LKN gang member couple, Charla was able to explore the lives and education of a gang member husband and wife.


(22) “The Criminal Mind and the Gangster”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gang Counseling Skills; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gang Members in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Abstract

            The Criminal Mind; is it biology, sociology, psychology, or choice? This presentation will dive deep into the mind of the criminal and the criminal gang member. The concepts of Sociopathy, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Psychopathy serve as the framework for this exploration. Candid interviews and videotaped vignettes will illustrate some of the thought processes that have served these individuals in forsaking others to get their individual needs met. Attendees will examine how the criminal mind operates and how such individuals have managed to manipulate even the most innocent of victims. Perhaps even more importantly, law enforcement and mental health professionals will learn ways to protect themselves against con games and strategies utilized by this profile.

            Bios:

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.


(23) “Forensic DNA Analysis for Law Enforcement”, by Ms. Kara Stefanson, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Note: This session will occur only on Monday, August 8th, 2011, at 9:00a.m.

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence.

            Abstract

            Attendees will be updated on the types of biological samples that can be collected in criminal investigations and the methods currently being used to obtain genetic information from those types of crime scene samples. The database used to store and search DNA profiles will be described so attendees will be aware of how the database can be used to assist them with open investigations. Proper collection and packaging techniques for biological evidence will be reviewed including some bio-safety tips so that biological evidence can be handled safely.

            Bio

            Ms. Stefanson holds degrees in Forensic Science and Criminal Justice, both from Michigan State University. After graduation in 1992, she accepted a position as staff serologist for the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department Crime Laboratory in Wheaton, Illinois where she analyzed evidence from criminal investigations for the presence of blood or other bodily fluids. In 1998 Ms. Stefanson accepted a management position in Forensic Biology and DNA with the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center at Chicago where she supervised, and mentored approximately 10 forensic scientists. Throughout her forensic career, Ms. Stefanson has committed to providing training in the field of Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis to law enforcement officers, emergency room personnel and trial attorneys, . She has trained over 2000 members of these target groups, and has participated in the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) for Kane, DuPage, and Cook counties in Illinois. In 2004, Ms. Stefanson was asked to join the team of prosecutors for Cook County where she provides assistance with DNA related issues and conducts foundational training in Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis for the criminal prosecutors assigned to the County.


(24) “Investigating and Monitoring Social Networking Sites for Gang Activity”, by Kirby Plessas, CEO, Plessas Experts Network, Arlington, VA.

            Three (3) hours

            Session credits: Gang Internet Investigation; Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Crime Investigation.

            Abstract

            Social networking sites like Facebook, Bebo, and MySpace hold information about gangs and gang members, but it must be found efficiently and securely. Utilizing social networking sites and social media to collect data about persons of interest while maintaining operations security will help with gang investigation, analysis and prosecution. Advanced Google search techniques focus the search lens for domains, websites, file types, records of websites changing over time and more. Alternate search engines can be better for specialized searches. Learn how search engines work and what they cannot find. Discover investigative tools for social networking sites and real-time microblogs like Twitter. Identify digital footprints that users leave online and explore techniques to view websites undetected. Adapt RSS feeds to automate repetitive searches, monitoring blogs and Twitter.

            Bio

            Kirby Plessas, is an Open Source Intelligence Expert, an Army veteran trained as an Arabic linguist, and worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency for Radiance Technologies in Military Geography and Urban Analysis. She has been declared the Department of Homeland Security Technical Expert for Internet Research. She consults and speaks to government entities about using Open Source and Social Media (Web 2.0) for their unique needs.


(25) “Cartel Wars and Gang Violence”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gangs and Drugs; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation; Gang Profile Analysis; Gangs and Organized Crime; International and Transnational Gang Problems..

            Abstract

            The exponential rise in violent crime associated with Mexican drug cartels/criminal gangs along America’s Southern 2,000 mile border has gone largely unnoticed by the American public. As major Mexican cartels assumed control of lucrative drug corridors into the U.S.A., some peaceful border tourist towns have turned into the scene of gangland slayings, murders of police officers, and assassination of officials. This training segment will introduce attendees to the tactics and history of the border drug wars where the estimated $142 billion dollar drug trafficking business in cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamines has witnessed gang executions soar from approximately 110 in 2001 to some 2,500 in 2007. The tourist trade has almost vanished and violent incursions into the U.S. are being launched by drug gangs and their cohorts, the feared MS-13.

            Bio

            Dr. Michael J. Witkowski is presently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Protection Professional through the American Society of Industrial Security. Dr. Witkowski serves as an expert witness in matters of civil litigation involving premises liability and security issues nationwide. His interests include gang-generated dysfunction in apartment/public housing communities and the growth of “corporate” styled drug gangs. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of criminal justice/security symposiums and seminars including the Michigan Crime Prevention Association meetings and the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School.


(26) “Burnout in Blue: Exploring Burnout in Law Enforcement and Related Careers”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gang Counseling Skills.

            Abstract

            Although rarely discussed and infrequently acknowledged, burnout is a common phenomenon. This course is developed for law enforcement and related audiences to explore the unique and rarely understood stressors inherent in this career arena. The theoretical underpinnings of burnout will be introduced, including exploration into the physiological and psychological processes of this experience. Attendees will then be presented with responses, research, and new tactics that have been developed to help advance resilience and coping skills development. This course is vital for everyone, whether novice or seasoned veteran, because burnout will affect all professionals, either directly or indirectly. Participants will leave with practical knowledge which may add years to their career and longevity.

            Bios:

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.


(27) “The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults”, by Cindy Snider, MEd, LPC, LADC and Amanda M. Crisp, MS, LAC, South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc, Magnolia, AR.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Counseling Techniques; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults is an evidenced-based intensive outpatient treatment program aimed directly at substance abuse. It is empirically supported to be effective with clients who attend multiple weekly sessions for at least 120 days, 3 visits per week minimum, has family involvement, utilizes 12-step facilitation, urinalysis testing, and possible medication for client’s with dual diagnosis. The Matrix Model for Teens and Youth Adults is proven to be more effective that treatment as usual for substance abusers. The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults incorporates behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, contingency management, 12 step facilitation, and a strong family component that educates the client and the family about addiction and the recovery process. The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults has been widely utilized throughout the USA and internationally to date. With it’s comprehensive CBT model, easy-to-use manual makes the Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults an efficient and effective way to deliver treatment by staff members to your clients.

            Written and developed by Jeanne L. Obert, MSM, LMFT; Paul Brethren, MA, LMFT; and Michael J. McCann, MA from the Matrix Institute on Addictions.

            Bios

            Cindy Snider is the Chief Operating Officer for South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc (SAYS). She graduated from Southern Arkansas University with a master’s in counseling. Cindy is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She is also certified master therapist, child custody evaluator, and forensic therapist. Cindy is a certified advanced Girls Circle, Boys Council facilitator, Gang Specialist which she received in Chicago, IL, and most recently a certified Key Supervisor for the Matrix Model which she received from the Matrix Institute on Addictions in Los Angeles, CA. Cindy has been with SAYS for almost 20 years. She climbed her way up from direct-care staff, juvenile probation officer, case manager, mental health coordinator to COO. Cindy currently oversees the day-to-day operations of SAYS which includes juvenile probation and outreach for the 13th Judicial District, facilities in Mansfield, Dermott, Lewisville, and Magnolia, and behavior health clinics in Magnolia, Camden, El Dorado, and Texarkana, AR.

            Amanda Crisp is the Mental Health Coordinator for South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc (SAYS). She graduated from Southern Arkansas University with an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in counseling. Amanda received the Outstanding Performance award in Counseling from Southern Arkansas University in 2007. Amanda is a licensed associate counselor, a certified advanced Girls Circle facilitator, Boys Council facilitator, and most recently a certified Key Supervisor for the Matrix Model which she received from the Matrix Institute on Addictions in Los Angeles, CA. Amanda has been with SAYS for over 7 years, starting out as a case manager at Lewisville Juvenile Treatment Center. Amanda currently oversees the residential case managers at the facilities in Dermott, Lewisville, and Magnolia and assists and coordinates training. Amanda also sees clients on a regular basis at South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc behavior health clinics.


(28) “Gang Member Notification Meetings: Lessons from a “Pulling-Levers” Strategy in Chicago”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            One (1) Hour

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Counseling; Gang Prosecution; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

            Abstract

            Over the past year and a half years, the federal Project Safe Neighborhoods program in Chicago has begun conducting gang member notification forums. Gang members who are recently released from prison attend a meeting at which law enforcement and community organizations speak candidly about enforcement efforts targeting gang members as well as strategies so as not to re-offend. Based loosely on a similar program in Boston, the Chicago program has already reached more than 400 offenders in two police districts. This session will discuss the Project Safe Neighborhoods program in Chicago, its basic design and content, and some preliminary findings of the program’s effectiveness.

            Bio

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; he completed his doctorate at the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.

 

(29) “Successful Gang Offender Supervision Program: The Noble/NEC Partnership - A National Approach”, by Malik Aziz, Chairman, NEC, Philadelphia, PA; and Joseph A. McMillan, Asst. Inspector General for Investigations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            In February 2009, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) joined the National Exhoodus Council (NEC) to present a national campaign that combines public policy, legislation and appropriations to foster job creation, infrastructure building, education, family reunification, and reducing urban violence. NEC is a coalition of more than 25 leading community-based offender re-entry, anti-crime and anti-violence organizations. NOBLE has over 30 years experience providing training and technical assistance. The gang supervision program involves the collaboration with the community to troubleshoot everyday situations and resolve conflicts peacefully. One of the unique aspects of this program is that the collaboration involves input from policy makers, the community, and law enforcement to develop positive relationships and long-term investment towards the decrease in juvenile detention/incarceration and recidivism rates.

            Bios

            Malik Aziz is a political and community activist, served in the administrations of the past three mayors of Philadelphia: Wilson Goode, Sr., Edward Rendell, and John Street, and as Assistant Director of the Mayor’s Office for the Reintegration of Ex-Offenders (MORE) under the current mayor Michial Nutter. He is a certified Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation trainer. He has received many awards, but his most important accomplishment is being proudly married to Antoinette Jackson-Aziz and the father to their six children: Gregory, Antoine, Marvin, Nyreshia, Quimalik and Ylemia Aziz.

            Special Agent Joseph A. McMillan was born in Philadelphia and attended Central High School. He attended the USAF Office of Special Investigations Academy and was credentialed as a Special Agent in 1982. He received his Master of Arts from George Washington University in May 1986. He was the 2008-2009 National President for NOBLE. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Intelligence College. SA McMillan is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, and the Air War College non-resident program. 


(30) “Young Boys, Incorporated (Y.B.I.) — Detroit’s First Corporate Drug Gang”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Prosecution.

            Abstract 

            This segment will explore the growth of Detroit’s most infamous drug gang and its leader Milton “Butch” Jones. Working his way up from a street level hustler, Jones became the kingpin of YBI. His business approach to the sale of heroin and cocaine became the model for rival drug gangs in Detroit and in other American cities. The inner-workings of this drug operation will be explored. An update of Jones’ recent federal indictment will also be detailed.

            Bio

            Dr. Michael J. Witkowski is presently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is a Certified Protection Professional through the American Society of Industrial Security. Dr. Witkowski serves as an expert witness in matters of civil litigation involving premises liability and security issues nationwide. His interests include gang-generated dysfunction in apartment/public housing communities and the growth of “corporate” styled drug gangs. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of criminal justice/security symposiums and seminars including the Michigan Crime Prevention Association meetings and the Detroit Police 80 Hour Crime Prevention School.


(31) “The Christian Gang Specialist Reception”, by NGCRC Staff.

            One (1) hour

            Note: this is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2011, noon.

            Session credits: Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Prevention Skills; Dealing With Gang Members in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang Counseling Skills; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

             This is available only to persons registered for the conference. This will be held during the “lunch hour” (12pm - 1pm) on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. If you answered "YES" to the question on your registration form "I am interested in networking with Christian gang specialists while at this conference", then your I.D. Badge is already coded with a special ticket code that allows you into this reception. If you answered "NO" or left the question blank, it was assumed you are not interested. If you would like to change your mind, then you must do so prior to showing up at the conference: you can do it simply by mailing the NGCRC Conference Processing Center a letter or memo to the effect “if I was listed as NO or BLANK for the Christian Gang Specialist Reception, I wish to modify my registration data to reflect the new code of YES for attending this gang specialist networking event”. As we need to plan on how many are attending, no "walk ins" will be allowed. And as is the NGCRC tradition, of course, there are "door prizes" at this reception. Come prepared for some amazing testimony. This is open to anyone for any certification or non-certification registration, you need not be signed up for the Faith Based Programs certification option to attend this session, but you do need to sign up for it in advance. We have been doing the Christian Reception since 1997. It is part of the strong positive tradition of the NGCRC to provide unique training and networking opportunities to those who attend the NGCRC training conference.

            Bio

            The chair of the 2011 NGCRC Christian Gang Specialist Reception is Dr. George Knox and other NGCRC staff. The format this year will likely be a luncheon format with guest speakers (we are still working out specific arrangements: so stay tuned to this website for further details and developments).


(32) “Gang Graffiti: An Open Source Intelligence”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY.

            90 Minutes (1.5 hours)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Profile Analysis; Advanced Gang Identification.

            Abstract

            Looking for a practical, hands-on course, come to this one where participants will learn how to identify gang graffiti and examine it for investigative and research purposes.

            Bio

            Ken Davis has been involved with graffiti and gang-related issues since the early 1990's. He has presented at several regional and international conferences in the United States and Canada. His publication, TAG-18.3 depicts the existence of graffiti writers, graffiti crews, street gangs, street teams, and graffiti artists through their various graffiti formats within a suburban city. As Grafcop, his electronic-responses can be observed on several online forums. He is presently a detective within the Yonkers Police Department’s Gang/Narco Unit, Yonkers, NY.


(33) “Sureno Migration in the Midwest”, by Bruce Malkin, Investigator, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Prosecution; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Advanced Gang Identification Skills..

            Abstract

            The Surenos continue to remain one of the fastest growing street gangs in the Midwest. Although the Surenos have established a foothold in many parts of the United States, northern Illinois is one of the fastest growing areas and has become a current problem for many law enforcement agencies. It appears that the Surenos are growing in numbers and have targeted smaller communities to assimilate their criminal activities. This session is intended to provide law enforcement officers with information that will assist in understanding their origin, how they operate as a street gang and how to identify them. During the session a reference guide will be provided that will assist in recognizing and understanding Surenos gang tattoos.

             Bio

             Bruce Malkin is currently an Investigator with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. Bruce served 31 years with the West Chicago Police Department; with over 20 years investigating street gang crimes. He formerly supervised the department’s Street Operations Unit whose mission was to develop gang related prevention initiatives, intelligence collection of street gang activity and enforcement activities. Bruce holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and has his Master’s degree in Social Work.

            He is currently an instructor for Northeast Multi-Regional Training (NEMERT), lecturing on the “Intricacies of Hispanic Street Gangs”. He also assisted, developed and implemented a training curriculum for “Gang Awareness and Identification” specifically for DuPage County Law Enforcement. Bruce is a part-time faculty member with the College of DuPage and teaches “Gangs in the Criminal Justice System”. Bruce is also an active member of the DuPage County State’s Attorney Office “Task Force on Gangs” and has been qualified as an expert witness on street gangs in the 18th and 17th Judicial Circuits of Illinois.


(34) “Gangs and the Military: What’s the Problem? Why is it a Problem? What’s the solution?”, by Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.

            Four (4) hours

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Domestic Counter Terrorism Skills; Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Hate Group/White Racist Extremist Gangs; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gangs in The Military.

            Abstract

            Contemporary gangs have been strategically infiltrating military communities around the world since the late 1980's. When gang members are allowed to join the military, they are treated just like other service members – no debriefings, no watch list, and no warnings to local military law enforcement. Is “Don’t Ask / Don’t Tell” the right policy for gangs in the military? How can we ensure gang members are not able to use military urban warfare tactics on our city streets?

            This session will provide an overview of the issues associated with the enlistment of past and present gang members in the U.S. Armed Forces and provide recommendations for local, state and federal law enforcement and communities. We will examine the myths and truths associated with dual (gang and military) service, and discuss recommendations for the communities where these individuals go after they are discharged.

            Bio

            Carter F. Smith was the team chief for the Army’s first gang and hate crime (Security Threat Groups) investigations team, which had the first investigation involving an extremist on active duty. He has provided training on many gang-related topics to the Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Northwest Gang Investigator’s Associations, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice..

            Carter is an author, Ph.D. candidate at Northcentral University, and Professor of Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Organizational Leadership. Carter is a founding board member of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association and President of Link to Your Education, Inc, an online e-learning and consulting company focused on providing training on the social web for members of the business, non-profit, and government communities. Visit http:www.carterfsmith.com and his Blog at http://gangfighters.blogspot.com/ for more information.


(35) “Gathering Information from MySpace and Other Social Networking Sites”, by Kelly Rodriguez, 25th Judicial District Youth Services, Garden City, KS.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Internet Investigation; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Profile Analysis.

            Abstract

            This session will teach participants how to use MySpace and other social networking sites to their advantage. They will be shown how to develop their own myspace social site to attract the crowd they are looking for. They will also be shown how to gather information and intelligence on gang trends in their area, how to retrieve and save gang pictures and videos, and how to identify associates.

            Bio

            I am the Graduated Sanctions Supervisor for the 25th Judicial District Youth Services in Kansas. I am also a Gang Resource Officer and provide training to local schools, parents, and agencies on gang identifiers and information about how to work with youth that are involved in gangs. I also give gang prevention talks to youth in grades 3-6. I work on identifying local gang trends and keeping track of the youth in our community that get involved in gangs. I graduated from Washburn University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and in 2005 with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice.


(36) “Graffiti Identity Versus the Gang Identity”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY.

            90 Minutes (1.5 hours)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Profile Analysis; Advanced Gang Identification. 

            Abstract

            Participants will be introduced to current trends pertaining to graffiti writers and their crews, along with gang members and their groups. Participants will also examine the paths in which graffiti writers turn into gang members.

            Bio

            Ken Davis has been involved with graffiti and gang-related issues since the early 1990's. He has presented at several regional and international conferences in the United States and Canada. His publication, TAG-18.3 depicts the existence of graffiti writers, graffiti crews, street gangs, street teams, and graffiti artists through their various graffiti formats within a suburban city. As Grafcop, his electronic-responses can be observed on several online forums. He is presently a detective within the Yonkers Police Department’s Gang/Narco Unit, Yonkers, NY.

            

(37) “Training for Trainers: The Development of Your Own Gang Presentation”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists. 

            Abstract

            Have you ever wished to stand center stage and conduct a gang presentation or training? Friends, colleagues, community agencies, and collaborating agencies will ask for your opinion and expertise about gang and crime-related issues as a result of your attendance at the National Gang Crime Research Center’s 10th Annual International Gang Conference. This program is aimed to assist you in sharing this knowledge by preparing you to create and deliver your very own gang training.

            A central mission of the National Gang Crime Research Center is to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge, research, and awareness to interested parties and to develop collegial networks. This training is designed to help the audience prepare and deliver a responsible and professional message in a meaningful and impacting manner. This presentation will explore the fundamental concepts of subject matter expertise, research outlets, outline development, use of technology to deliver a message, ethical and professional responsibilities, maintaining an audience’s attention, and incorporating feedback into future presentations.

            Bios:

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.


(38) “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course: Part 1 of 3”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL.

            Four (4) hours each day, for three days, 12 hours total to receive the additional MHFA certification. Please make sure to check “yes” on the registration form if you intend to try and complete the full 12 hour MHFA program within your allotted 24 hours of NGCRC training. We need your information because you get a separate certificate from this. T

            Note: This is the first session of a three session training course; the first four (4) hours of this course will be taught on Monday, August 8, 2011.

            Session Credits: Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Gang Counseling Techniques; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a first aid first responder course. Attendance at this course will provide an additional certification (beyond your gang certification) as an MHFA first responder. This certification would be similar to having a CPR card for a cardiac emergency. As a first responding card holder, your increased training will allow you to respond to mental health crises as a first responder — helping until help arrives. This course is offered by certified trainers from Linden Oaks at Edward certified through the National Council on Mental Health. The overriding goal of MHFA is to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental illness. If you complete the full 12 hour MHFA program, a three course sequence, then you will be issued an additional certificate of training directly from the National Council on Mental Health. You need to sign up for the course on the registration form, it has a maximum capacity of 40 people.

            Bio

            Charla Waxman, MBA, Ed.D., is a certified trainer on Mental Health First Aid through the National Council on Mental Health. Charla is also on staff with NGCRC, receiving both the Thrasher Award and the Spirit Award for her work with the NGCRC and her work with gang involved youth. She serves as Director of Marketing and Business Development and Director of Education at Linden Oaks at Edward in Naperville, Illinois; a free standing behavioral health hospital. Charla has worked with gang involved youth and adolescents for more than 30 years. She is published in the areas of prevention, gangs, mental health and adolescent behavior. Her book, An Interview Study of Latin King Gang Members is available on Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble.


(39) “A Threat Analysis of MSTA: Gang, STG, Hate Group, Organized Crime — And More”, by Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.

            Two (2) hours 

            Session credits: Gang Profile Analysis; Gangs and Organized Crime; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Note: This session is restricted to police and other government employees who are official criminal justice personnel.

            Abstract

            The MSTA has been identified on the top three list of Islamic gangs/STGs operating in the USA. Most police encounter them as a gang, but some of their operations have all the earmarks of organized rime. Most in corrections regard them as a local security threat group, but they have been evolving into a national organization. Most in academia regard them as a cult or deviant spiritual group, but their “MSTA university” sells college courses to their prison inmate members today. Come and learn about the MSTA and how it operates in your jurisdiction.

            Bio

            Carter F. Smith was the team chief for the Army’s first gang and hate crime (Security Threat Groups) investigations team, which had the first investigation involving an extremist on active duty. He has provided training on many gang-related topics to the Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Northwest Gang Investigator’s Associations, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice..

            Carter is an author, Ph.D. candidate at Northcentral University, and Professor of Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Organizational Leadership. Carter is a founding board member of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association and President of Link to Your Education, Inc, an online e-learning and consulting company focused on providing training on the social web for members of the business, non-profit, and government communities. Visit http:www.carterfsmith.com and his Blog at http://gangfighters.blogspot.com/ for more information.


(40) “Gang Prosecution in Cook County, Illinois”, by Mr. Eric Leafblad, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Gang Crimes Unit, Chicago, IL; and Mr. Brian R. Holmes, Deputy Supervisor, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Note: This session will occur only at 2 P.M. on Monday, August 8th, 2011.

            Session credits: Gang Prosecution; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation; Gangs and Organized Crime.

            Abstract

            Chicago, Cook County, Illinois is home to some of the countries most violent and sophisticated street gangs. Once a gang member is charged with a crime – only half the battle is won. This session will focus on Chicago street gangs and the prosecution of those members by the C.C.S.A.O. Gang Crimes Unit. This unit is nationally recognized as having some of America’s best prosecutors. This session will focus on specific cases and will explain some of the techniques and strategies used by the CCSAO Gang Crimes Unit in their prosecutions of Gang Crimes.

            Bios

            Mr. Eric Leafblad is a 15 year veteran of the CCSAO. He has been assigned to the Gang Crimes Unit since 2004. He primarily prosecutes gang related homicides, but also handles gun related crimes and cases involving the attempt murder of a police officer. He trains prosecutors, normally for the National College of District Attorney’s Association. Mr. Leafblad is a 1995 graduate of the John Marshall Law School and a 1991 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

            Brian R. Holmes is the Deputy Supervisor of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Gang Crimes Unit. He is a 16 year veteran of that office and has spent the last 8 years in the office’s elite Gang Crimes Unit. He currently supervises that unit which consists of 15 attorneys and eight support staff dedicated to the prosecution of gang crimes in Cook County, Illinois. He is responsible for investigations into organized street gang operations and activities including: the vertical prosecution of capital murder, murder, narcotics and weapon offenses. He has been appointed Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois by the Department of Justice to assist with the prosecutions and investigations of joint Federal and State Weapons and gang offenses. In 2006, Mr. Holmes was named Assistant State’s Attorney of the Year by the Illinois Crime Commission and has received the United States Department of Justice Award for Public Safety in 2005. Mr. Holmes earned his Bachelor of Science in Commerce from DePaul University and received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1991 from John Marshall Law School, Chicago.

 

(41) “Gangs and Gang Violence in Britain”, by Janice Joseph, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, New Jersey.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Domestic Counter-Terrorism; International and Transnational Gang Problems.

            Abstract

            The number of gangs in Britain has increased tremendously over the years. Today, there are several criminal gangs in Britain including the Yardies, Nigerian gangs, Asian gangs, and Muslim gangs. The presence of these gangs has caused a tremendous increase in violence. This presentation examines the nature and extent of gang violence in Britain and attempts to control it.

            Bio

            Janice Joseph, Ph.D. is a professor of the Criminal Justice Program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She is the Editor for Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice. She earned her Ph.D. degree from York University in Toronto, Canada. She is the author of the book: Black Youths, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice; and she co-edited the book With Justice for All: Minorities and Women in Criminal Justice; and she has published numerous articles on delinquency, gangs, violence against women, and minorities and crime. She has earned a Frederic Thrasher Award for her research on gangs and has successfully completed several gang specialist training programs at the National Gang Crime Research Center.


(42) “How To Start a New Faith-Based Gang Prevention/Intervention Program in Your City: Lessons Learned From The Maleness to Manhood Gang Mentoring Initiative”, by Dr. Barry S. McCrary, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

            One (1) hour

            Note this session will occur only on Monday morning, August 8th, 2011.

            Session credits: Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Counseling Techniques.

            Abstract

            Since 1991, the Maleness to Manhood Mentoring Initiative has worked toward positively transforming a generation of male youth offenders into models of manhood and responsibility. In recent years, in many of Pittsburgh’s impoverished communities, continuing high levels of unemployment, poverty, unsafe living conditions, school failure and inadequate job training, have created another generation of maladaptive adolescents, whose socioeconomic environment, produced community destabilizing criminality and violence. To this end, the Maleness to Manhood Gang Mentoring Initiative evolved from a program operating within juvenile court, into a Faith-Based initiative in 2002, to remediate, mentor, and transform urban youth into positive, responsible, and productive young men. The Maleness to Manhood Leadership Initiative is a comprehensive youth, family and community-based program that provides intensive mentoring and supportive services for youth to deter negative influences, while guiding them through a positive transformational model from Maleness to Manhood, and addresses positive manhood development, life skills, and career aspirations.

            Bio

            Dr. McCrary is currently an assistant professor at Western Illinois University (WIU) teaching in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration. Prior to WIU he worked for Juvenile Court and in the field of juvenile justice in Pittsburgh, PA, for over twenty years. Dr. McCrary worked as a program supervisor, where he was responsible for counseling, designing, implementing and monitoring a progressive treatment program. Other responsibilities include supervision of the probation officers, probation counselors, and drug and alcohol counselors. His responsibilities also include parent training, life skill training, and research in the area of criminal behavior. He is also the founder of Maleness to Manhood Inc, a non profit, faith based organization. The purpose of this organization is to improve the educational and social developmental needs of inner-city youth by promoting the importance of an education and designing, implementing and developing progressive programming for urban youth, particularly African American males.


(43) “Working With Gang Involved Youth on Probation and Parole”, by Tom Schneider, M.S., and Kevin Kreuser, Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session credits: Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Dealing With Gang Members in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Counseling Skills; Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

             The thrust of this presentation will be working with youths involved in the Juvenile Justice System, who have a history of gang involvement. The main focus will be working with these youths as individuals, away from the gang structure. The difficulty of working with this population, from a casework perspective, will be discussed.

            Special attention will be paid to community conditions, such as high rates of crime and violence, as well as economic displacement that influence or put at risk an individual juvenile for gang involvement. The role of the family will be discussed, as it relates to the risk of gang involvement. Individual families of gang involved youth will be profiled in depth. These families will encompass different ethnic backgrounds and reflect varying levels of the socio-economic spectrum. The adverse effect of early exposure to violence and the experience of trauma will be discussed. How the criminal enterprises, specifically the street sale of drugs, which characterize today’s urban street gangs, effect youthful gang members will also be explored — specifically as to how they relate to the increase in gang violence and the use of firearms associated with that violence. Also analyzed will be how the interpersonal violence within this youth population is impacted when this criminal enterprise is disrupted, by law enforcement intervention or other means.

            Myths associated with youthful offenders will be considered. The effect of the increase in gang violence on legislation directed toward youthful offenders will be covered and the efficacy of such legislative trends will be discussed. The disproportionate manner in which this violence affects minorities and, similarly, the disproportionate way in which minorities come into contact with both the Juvenile Justice and the Criminal Justice Systems will also be considered.

            Also, the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice, currently the guiding philosophy of the Cook County Illinois Juvenile Probation Department, will be discussed. Strategies and approaches, which I feel have efficacy in working with this population will be outlined.

            Bios

            Tom Schneider, B.A., Administration of Criminal Justice, University of Illinois Chicago; M.S., Corrections, Chicago State University; 36 years as a Probation Officer — Cook County, Ill. Juvenile Court.

            Kevin Kreuser, B.S., Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago; 13 years as a Probation Officer — Cook County, ILL. Juvenile Court.


(44) “Got Ink and Tai Chi Chih?”, by Doris D. Yates, Ph.D., California State University - East Bay, Dept. Of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Hayward, CA.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Gang Counseling Techniques; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills..

            Abstract

            The purpose of the New Start Tattoo Removal program is to remove unwanted tattoos whether gang or not. The program is a collaborative effort between the City of Hayward, St. Rose and Kaiser Hospitals and the Eden Youth and Family Center. Participants range from former gang members, those in rehabilitation shelters, probation/parole, pre-military, employees, and the general public. The sessions are conducted every other month to allow healing between treatments. There are three groups of participants: the under 25 who complete 50 hours of community service, the 25 plus who pay $50.00 per session and those that have been “grandfathered-in” due to length of time in the program and nature, size, and number of tattoos. The removal of unsightly tattoos leads to increased self-esteem and increased employability for the program participants. This is particularly true for those with visible tattoos that show the public (face, neck, arm, hands, etc) such that the very existence of these tattoos might impede employability.

            Due to the familiarity of gang related tattoos, where appropriate, there is also some behavior modification that is employed especially with some of the younger participants. The behavior modification might include specific placements for community service hours to make an impact on the more defiant participants and their attitude toward the removal of their tattoos. This session will be a pictorial of the tattoo removal process. The application of numbing cream, the laser treatment, and the application of aloe after treatment. Pictures will include not only gang, but non-gang tattoos alike.

            Bio

            Doris D. Yates, Ph.D., Professor, with the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism, at California State University, East Bay, Hayward Campus. Dr. Yates has been with CSUEB for 27years, during that time her interests have included youth at risk, and is certified, (Master Level 7) through the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) as a Gang Prevention and Intervention Specialist. She is certified through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (female gangs) and has participated in the National G.R.E.A.T. training, July 2006 (GREAT Certified). Dr. Yates developed the writing curriculum for Project SOAR - a step to college program for youth at risk in Oakland, CA, June 2006. 

            She has completed both the Community and Business Academies sponsored by the Hayward Police Department (November 2006/2008) and Leadership Hayward, sponsored by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce (June 2007). She was a co-presenter at the 18th Annual Youth at Risk conference, sponsored by Georgia Southern University, Savannah, Georgia (2007) and served as a proposal reviewer for the 2009 conference. Dr. Yates served as a Human Services commissioner, for nine years with the City of Hayward (1998-2007); is a volunteer and active member of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce. She serves as a volunteer with the New Start Tattoo Removal Program (“expert in gang tattoos”) and the Lambda Youth Project (addresses concerns of gay youth). Dr. Yates served as the chair for the Leadership Hayward — a program sponsored by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, the City of Hayward and Cal State University Hayward campus (Nov 2007-June 2009), and, served as a member of the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Board of Directors, (Nov. 2008-2009, & 2010-2011). Visiting Scholar, Michigan State University, College of Ag and Natural Resources (Sept 2008). Dr. Yates conducted roundtable presentations at the 2010 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) held in San Diego, CA, February 2010.


(45) “Present-day European Extremism”, by D. Lee Gilbertson, Ph.D., NGCRC Staff and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Studies, Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

            One (1) Hour

            Session Credits: Advanced Gang Identification; Hate Group/White Racist Extremist Gangs; Domestic Counter-Terrorism Skills.

            Abstract

            This session provides an overview of the nature and extent of present-day European extremist organizations, and identifies locations, significant symbols, leadership, activities, allegiances and alliances within Europe and associations with United States groups.

            Bio

            D. Lee Gilbertson teaches at Saint Cloud State University and has consulted with law enforcement in the areas of forensic victimology and crime analysis. He has studied gangs, militias, and extremist groups since 1995. Lee has presented at numerous national and international conferences, and is a European polyglot. He has participated in every iteration of the NGCRC gang school except one, often bringing undergraduate and graduate students with him. Lee is a two-time recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award, is a reviewing editor for the Journal of Gang Research, and is a member of the NGCRC staff. His background includes a doctorate in sociology, masters in criminal justice, and 16 years of exemplary military experience (infantry and signals intelligence).


(46) “Gangs in Central America”, by Janice Joseph, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, New Jersey.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Domestic Counter-Terrorism; Gangs and Organized Crime; International and Transnational Gang Problems.

            Abstract

            Because of the strong migration flows between the U.S. and Central America, the links between the gangs in some Central American countries and the United States have been reinforced. Consequently, these gangs pose a serious threat to the stability of the region, including the United States. The purposes of this session are to examine the nature and extent of the activities of the gangs, their root causes, their links to gangs in the United States, policies and programs in Central America to deal with the gangs, and United States’ attempts to address the gang problems in Central America.

            Bio

            Janice Joseph, Ph.D. is a professor of the Criminal Justice Program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She is the Editor for Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice. She earned her Ph.D. degree from York University in Toronto, Canada. She is the author of the book: Black Youths, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice; and she co-edited the book With Justice for All: Minorities and Women in Criminal Justice; and she has published numerous articles on delinquency, gangs, violence against women, and minorities and crime. She has earned a Frederic Thrasher Award for her research on gangs and has successfully completed several gang specialist training programs at the National Gang Crime Research Center. 


(47) “Introduction to Gangs”, by Dr. Manuel R. Roman, Jr., Sierra College, Sacramento, CA.

            1.5 hours (90 minutes)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools.

            Abstract

            Designed for the novice, this course discusses the “basics” of gangs: legal and social definitions of gangs; social, cultural and psychological issues and concepts used in the understanding of gangs; the norms and values found in the world of gangs; issues you will encounter when working with the larger community when responding to gang problems; and some of the elementary aspects of gang identification and gang prevention.

            Bio

            Dr. Roman worked for the State of California in various capacities for 31 years. During his tenure, he worked as a Correctional Officer, Correctional Program Supervisor, Youth Counselor, Staff Services Analyst, Associate Governmental Program Analyst, Staff Services Manager, Health and Safety Officer, Civil Rights Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, Assistant Principal, High School Principal, and retired in December 2002 as Supervisor of Correctional Education programs at N.A. Chaderjian High School in Stockton, California.

            Dr. Roman also has 33 years experience as an adjunct professor of Sociology, Administration of Justice, and Social Sciences at Sierra College in Rocklin, Herald College in Rancho Cordova, San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton and at Sacramento City College. In addition, Dr. Roman has been an adjunct professor in the Teacher Education Credential Program and Administrative Services Credential Program at National University, Stockton and Sacramento, and an adjunct professor of Sociology at Chapman / Brandman University, Modesto for over 12 years.

            He has recently co-written a Sociology text titled, Understanding Sociology and Social Problems, 6th Edition, and written Street Gangs and Correctional Glossary, which is used in several California community colleges and universities. In August, 2010, he received in recognition of his gang research, the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award from the NGCRC. Dr. Roman is considered a gang expert and lectures nationwide.

 

(48) “A Justice That Heals”, by Tom Schneider, M.S., and Kevin Kreuser, Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, IL.

            90 Minutes (1.5 hours)

            Session credits: Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Dealing With Gang Members in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Counseling Skills; Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            This presentation will involve the viewing of a video that was aired as part of the WTTW Chicago Matters series with the title listed above. The video describes in detail the history of a gang related murder in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The history of the offender and the victim and the impact of this crime on their families are related in detail. The extraordinary intervention of a local church and pastor and the ability of the mother of the victim to forgive her son’s murderer are also focal points of this real gang story from Chicago.

            After presenting the video we will discuss what it reveals about how this tragic incident occurred. The actions of the victims and offenders will be discussed as they relate to how these types of incidents can occur, seemingly without warning, and with lethal violence in this type of urban setting. We will discuss how we use this video in the Anger Management/Violence Prevention groups which we run and the reaction of the participants to it. We will also discuss the extraordinary community intervention depicted in this story and how this impacted the main offender and the family of the victim. The intervention of the Criminal Justice System will be analyzed as it relates to the actual shooter and his accomplice. The interaction and opinions of those attending this presentation will be especially solicited.

Bios

            Tom Schneider, B.A., Administration of Criminal Justice, University of Illinois Chicago; M.S., Corrections, Chicago State University; 36 years as a Probation Officer — Cook County, Ill. Juvenile Court.

            Kevin Kreuser, B.S., Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago; 13 years as a Probation Officer — Cook County, ILL. Juvenile Court.

                        

(49) “Introduction to Gangs and Deviant Groups”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.

            Two (2) hours

            Note: This course will be taught only on Monday, August 8th.

            Session Credits: Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Advanced Gang Identification Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Abstract 

            Considering everything from a fraternity to a church group, it is better to be in than out. Animals and human beings alike are social and influenced by group norms, values, and activities. From the outside looking in, mainstream America frequently questions why our youth are drawn to gangs and criminal behavior.

            This presentation is designed to develop a fundamental knowledge of the origins, development, and continued prosperity of gangs and deviant subcultures. Attendees will receive a broad overview of the major gang influences in today’s culture and why gangs, despite our best efforts, continue to adapt and evolve while maintaining surprising influences on our youth and adults. This introduction to gangs will serve as a foundation of knowledge upon which additional presentations at the National Gang Crime Research Center will expand.

Bios:

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.

            

(50) “Players, Social Bandits, and Would be Racial Revolutionaries: Examining Hip-Hop, Narcocorrido and neo-Nazi Hate Rock”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang Counseling Techniques; Hate Groups/White Racist Extremist Gangs; Advanced Gang Identification; Gang Internet Investigation; Gangs and the Mass Media; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; and Gang and Violence Prevention Skills for School Administrators.

            Note: This session will be scheduled only for a Monday or Tuesday time slot.

            Abstract

            We often sing about what we do. From the youth gang and drug dealing culture that has developed in American criminal society three distinct forms of musical expression have come forth from different criminal groups. Seeing themselves as players, African-American youth gang members have adopted Hip-Hop or Rap as their musical style of expression. Performers such as Snoop Dog (Rolling 20's Crips) or Dj Quick (Tree Top Piru Bloods) were former or current gang members. The social bandit tradition is strong among the Hispanics, thus Narcocorrido music has groups singing the praises of Pablo Escobar and the hazards of drug dealing. The neo-Nazis whoa re awaiting the much wished for “White Revolution” have largely adopted a death metal or hate rock theme that screams a call for white revolution and racial purity. The music of these three very different groups has several similarities: violence, angst, dissatisfaction with the “Normal Society” and a view that the end justifies the means. These styles of music fuel the passions of those who fight the street wars that occur in the cities of America and elsewhere.

            Bio

            Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office after serving from 1977 to 2006. He is rated as a gang expert by the National Gang Crime Research Center. He has written extensively and presented classes on gangs, white supremacist groups and police management topics in the United States and Canada. Dr. Etter earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his doctorate degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and the National Sheriff’s Association.

 

(51) “Gang Intelligence and the Knock and Talk Program”, by Investigator Jeff Hahn, Aurora Police Department, Aurora, IL.

Two (2) hours

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills.

            Abstract

            Documenting a known, or potential gang contact is used to gather intelligence on a particular gang, person, or persons, as well as other information that is pertinent to a certain individual or gang. Intelligence, and proper documentation is vital to keeping track of gangs, and gang members. This is an overview touching on the importance of proper gang documentation, and discussing how and why gangs have changed the way they operate. Topics that will be discussed include basic and advanced questions to ask during a field stop to determine gang involvement. Over the recent years gang trends have changed greatly. This class will explore current gang trends, and representation and how it has changed from being obvious, to not so obvious. We will also discuss the importance of properly documenting a gang contact for short term, and long-term intelligence gathering, as well as the potential for the intelligence being used for gang expert testimony in court.

            To go along with intelligence gathering, and the ongoing youth involvement in gangs, we will further discuss the knock and talk program. The knock and talk program was established as an intervention and prevention tool for law enforcement, targeting at-risk juveniles who are believed to be at the beginning stages of gang involvement. The process involves identifying juveniles who have newly documented street gang contact, and conducting a home visit of the juvenile to inform the parents of the child’s possible gang involvement. The goal is to educate the parents on the dangers of gang involvement, determine the extent of the juveniles gang involvement, gather and document gang intelligence, prevent future gang contacts and to promote a positive police/community relationship.

Bio

            Investigator Jeff Hahn started with the LaGrange Illinois Police Department in 1999 and was hired with the Aurora Police Department in 2004. Inv. Hahn was assigned to Aurora’s Special Operations Group (SOG) in November of 2005, and is still assigned to SOG. SOG is responsible for gangs and narcotics in the City of Aurora and focuses on gang suppression, intelligence and prevention. Inv. Hahn has testified as a gang expert witness and has investigated crimes ranging from Murder, to less serious gang related crimes. Inv. Hahn has been a member of the Aurora Police Departments Special Response Team since 2007, and holds an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from the College of DuPage.  


(52) “Police, Gangs and the Community”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY.

            90 Minutes (1.5 hours)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Profile Analysis.

            Abstract

             Participants will be introduced to current issues within urban and suburban environments. Special attention is given to the three-way and interactive relationship between police, gangs, and the community they operate in.

            Bio

            Ken Davis has been involved with graffiti and gang-related issues since the early 1990's. He has presented at several regional and international conferences in the United States and Canada. His publication, TAG-18.3 depicts the existence of graffiti writers, graffiti crews, street gangs, street teams, and graffiti artists through their various graffiti formats within a suburban city. As Grafcop, his electronic-responses can be observed on several online forums. He is presently a detective within the Yonkers Police Department’s Gang/Narco Unit, Yonkers, NY.


(53) “Gangs in the Caribbean”, by Dr. Janice Joseph, professor, Criminal Justice Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: International and Transnational Gang Problems; Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs.

            Abstract

            In the last decade, several Caribbean countries have experienced an alarmingly high growth in gang-related violence. These gangs have become Carribean gangs and are now an international concern because of their involvement in drug and arms trafficking going through various transshipment countries. They are also major security threats to some countries in the Caribbean. Some of these Caribbean states are addressing the gang problem through improved policing and law enforcement and through initiating social projects with an emphasis on public health. This presentation will examine the nature and extent of gangs in the Caribbean and attempts to deal with these gangs.

            Bio

            Janice Joseph, Ph.D. is a professor of the Criminal Justice Program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She is the Editor for Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice. She earned her Ph.D. degree from York University in Toronto, Canada. She is the author of the book: Black Youths, Delinquency, and Juvenile Justice; and she co-edited the book With Justice for All: Minorities and Women in Criminal Justice; and she has published numerous articles on delinquency, gangs, violence against women, and minorities and crime. She has earned a Frederic Thrasher Award for her research on gangs and has successfully completed several gang specialist training programs at the National Gang Crime Research Center.


(54) “Illinois’ New Gang Law and Gang Involvement in Cargo Theft”, by Sgt. Gary Lawson, Illinois State Police, Lockport, IL.

            1.5 hours (90 minutes)

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence.

            Abstract

            The purpose of this session is to explain Illinois’s new gang law and how it can generate millions of dollars for Law Enforcement to combat gang violence. Participants will also learn the current trends of gang member’s involvement with Cargo Theft. The 2009 National Gang Threat Assessment indicated Illinois has more documented gang members per capita than any other State in the country. Gang membership in the United States is conservatively estimated at 1 million members and growing. Participants will learn how Illinois passed one of the best gang laws in the country. No restrictions on who can attend.

            Bio

            Gary has been employed with the Illinois State Police for the past 25 years. He has extensive experience in criminal investigations and street gang related crimes. Gary has investigated some of Illinois’ highest profile investigations and is considered a gang expert in court. He instructs street gang training at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. Gary has written new gang legislation that targets gang members and has testified before the Illiniois Legislative House and Senate Criminal Law committees. Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn signed into law a bill that Gary drafted in 2010 targeting gangs. He is currently assigned to the Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center in Springfield and is the Illinois State Police Statewide Gang Coordinator.


(55) “Paint Brushes Up: Graffiti or Art!”, by Doris D. Yates, Ph.D., California State University - East Bay, Dept. Of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Hayward, CA.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            Presentation will be a pictorial of utility/transformer boxes and murals throughout the city of Hayward as a graffiti abatement program. Graffiti represents 35% of all property vandalism reported to the Police Department. This in mind, the City of Hayward (CA) instituted a mural program to address the graffiti that appears on various city surfaces (residential/commercial). The mural program is a pro-active approach to help eliminate graffiti. The program produces high visibility, rapid improvements while creating enduring artistic representations of Hayward’s rich cultural diversity. This is a collaborative between City Council, local law enforcement, the Youth Commission, Arts Council, educators/artists and the recreation district. Targeted areas include: redevelopment, code correction (i.e., tagged buildings) and capital improvement areas. This presentation will be a pictorial of before, (defaced utility boxes) works in progress, and completed works, general information and comments on this citywide project. Included will be an overview of the “Keep Hayward Clean and Green Committee” and its relationship to this citywide cleanup effort. There will also be information on Access Hayward a program where residents can submit “work orders” to the City’s attention for cleanup, abatement, etc.

            Bio

            Doris D. Yates, Ph.D., Professor, with the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism, at California State University, East Bay, Hayward Campus. Dr. Yates has been with CSUEB for 27years, during that time her interests have included youth at risk, and is certified, (Master Level 7) through the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) as a Gang Prevention and Intervention Specialist. She is certified through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (female gangs) and has participated in the National G.R.E.A.T. training, July 2006 (GREAT Certified). Dr. Yates developed the writing curriculum for Project SOAR - a step to college program for youth at risk in Oakland, CA, June 2006. 

            She has completed both the Community and Business Academies sponsored by the Hayward Police Department (November 2006/2008) and Leadership Hayward, sponsored by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce (June 2007). She was a co-presenter at the 18th Annual Youth at Risk conference, sponsored by Georgia Southern University, Savannah, Georgia (2007) and served as a proposal reviewer for the 2009 conference. Dr. Yates served as a Human Services commissioner, for nine years with the City of Hayward (1998-2007); is a volunteer and active member of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce. She serves as a volunteer with the New Start Tattoo Removal Program (“expert in gang tattoos”) and the Lambda Youth Project (addresses concerns of gay youth). Dr. Yates served as the chair for the Leadership Hayward — a program sponsored by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, the City of Hayward and Cal State University Hayward campus (Nov 2007-June 2009), and, served as a member of the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center Board of Directors, (Nov. 2008-2009, & 2010-2011). Visiting Scholar, Michigan State University, College of Ag and Natural Resources (Sept 2008). Dr. Yates conducted roundtable presentations at the 2010 annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) held in San Diego, CA, February 2010.


(56) “Opiates: Say Hello To My Old Friend!”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis; and International and Transnational Gang Problems.

            Note: This session will be scheduled only for a Monday or Tuesday time slot.

            Abstract

            Heroin and opiate usage largely died down with the influx of cocaine, crack, designer drugs and methamphetamines in the 1980's. The old opiates are back with a vengeance! They are cheap and plentiful, coming from a host of new suppliers. New opiate products have joined the lineup such as: Cheese Heroin, OxyContin, Fentanyl. While traditional opiate trafficking routes are still used, new trafficking routes today include Canada and Mexico. This presentation will examine new trends in our old friend, opiates.

            Bio

            Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Central Missouri. He retired as a Lieutenant with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office after serving from 1977 to 2006. He is rated as a gang expert by the National Gang Crime Research Center. He has written extensively and presented classes on gangs, white supremacist groups and police management topics in the United States and Canada. Dr. Etter earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wichita State University and his doctorate degree from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and the National Sheriff’s Association.


(57) “An Introduction to Understanding Prison Gangs”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Advanced Gang Identification Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Abstract

            It has been stated over and over again that those who control the prisons, control the streets. Prison gangs remain a serious threat to personal safety through their intricate work while incarcerated as well as their connections and counterparts on the streets. This presentation will provide a visual tour of prison/street gang tattoos, group photographs, and confiscated material, providing key intelligence to law enforcement, educators, researchers, and correctional staff. Also included is a basic introduction to prison gang identification and gang activity in prison. A brief investigation into the criminal personality and profile that underlies gang existence and activities will be included. By focusing on the major prison gangs influencing our correctional institutions today, it is intended that the participant will have a fundamental understanding of prison gangs, their activities in prison, and reasons for their existence.

            Bios:

            Todd D. Negola is a clinical/forensic psychologist who has worked with the National Gang Crime Research Center for over 10 years. He also serves as the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Gang Investigator’s Association. He has been studying and researching gangs and criminal mindedness for almost 20 years. He has worked with and studied juvenile and adult criminal populations, in and out of prison, both at the state and federal levels. He conducts training and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement as well as public and private educational institutions, community programs and mental health personnel. He has published research in the Journal of Gang Research, Addiction and Research, The Journal and co-authored a chapter in the book, Treating the Juvenile Offender. He has multiple television appearances, participated in nationally syndicated and local radio programs and has consulted in gang documentaries. Lastly, he is a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award for Superior Research and Exemplary Scholarship in the Psychology of Gangs and is a Reviewing Editor for the National Gang Crime Research Center’s Journal of Gang Research.


(58) “Off-Duty Survival For Corrections Officers”, by John Douglas “A-Train” Atkisson, Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center, Corrections Intelligence Service, Milwaukee, WI.

            1.5 hours (90 minutes)

            Session credits: Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Abstract

            Off duty survival for correctional officers increases proportionally as the budget crisis causes the early release of violent inmates to society. The presenter will teach awareness, avoidance and actions that can be taken specifically to increase officer safety. You will want to attend this session for some practical advice you can take home and share with your fellow officers.

            Bio

            John Douglas “A-Train” Atkisson is a gang specialist with the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center, Creator of the Atkisson Combat Tactical System, founder of the Corrections Intelligence Service (Formerly the Security Threat Group and Intelligence Unit), a mentor at Cornerstone Achievement Academy, Honorary Member of the National Latino Peace Officer’s Association who se3rved on the security detail of George Bush, a member of the Midwest Gang Investigators Association, the Great Lakes Gang Investigators Coalition, and the Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association. A fundraiser for the United Negro College Fund. Mr. Atkisson is currently developing a business to train Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Special Operations Groups.


(59) “A Comprehensive Approach to School Gang Reduction”, by Ronald V. Pope, Memphis City Schools, Office of Gang Awareness, Memphis, TN.

            1.5 hours (90 minutes)

            Session Credits: Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators.

            Abstract

            Gang activity is increasingly becoming a problem for school districts. In order to combat this problem, school systems cannot tackle it alone. Memphis City Schools has been successful in garnishing professional and grass root support to address this increasingly difficult population. The usage of law enforcement, social service agencies, and the private sector are just a few of the stakeholders. As a result, gang related office referrals are down by more than 70% in the highest risk schools. The Gang Reduction Assistance for Saving Society’s Youth (G.R.A.S.S.Y.) Program and partners will share their successes and you will walk away with materials and handouts and implementation strategies. This session will be interactive where others will have an opportunity to share their experiences.

            Bio

            Ronald V. Pope is a graduate of Boston College where he earned a Master’s degree in Forensic Social Work. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Alcorn State University. Later Ron acquired a certificate from the state of Tennessee as a Certified Master Social Worker, and has worked in maximum security prisons, mental health facilities and education. He is currently employed with the Memphis City Schools as the Coordinator of Gang Awareness and Intervention. He has worked with gang members in Boston and Chicago. He has been with Memphis City Schools since 1995 and has worked with the at-risk youth his entire career as an expert witness, psychotherapist, and administrator. Mr. Pope has developed numerous programs and has had several articles published.

 

(60) ”Cabrini Green: A Field Training Tour”, by Father Jim Fogarty, M.Div., Brothers and Sisters of Love, Catholic Charities, Chicago, Illinois.

            Two and a half (2.5) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Gang Counseling Skills; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Note: scheduled only for Tuesday evening (Aug, 9, 2011), bus departs 5:30pm promptly from front of hotel. Note: You have to be “signed up” for this in advance. You sign up for it at the NGCRC website when you are officially registered. See the “sign up form” at the website, or direct a letter or memo to that effect to the NGCRC. You are officially registered when the NGCRC issues you a “confirmation of registration letter”. The first 40 people who want to go on the bus are the ones who go; others will be put on “standby” notice. Room for 40 only on the bus. Those “winning” a slot for this session will be “posted” at the website on a routine basis to indicate the level of “room remaining” in the tour.

            Advice from the NGCRC: this is where you can bring cameras (just be careful: ask the tour guide for WHEN is and is not a good time to be shooting photographs), for some wonderful “shots” of the hood, talk to some people in the hood.

            Field Training Tour Description:

            Welcome to one of the most famous gang “sites” in the world — called by some a “killing field” of public housing, much attention has been given to this location over the years in Chicago. This location has had more than its share of gang violence over the years. You will be in the company of someone who truly has “street credentials”, someone well-known at the street and community level – your tour guide.

 

(61) “Controlled F.O.R.C.E.® Mechanical Advantage Subject ControlTM Intro Course”, by Toby Flaget, National Instructor, Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Training Management Systems, Elburn, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Special Note: Attendance in this course is restricted to Law Enforcement Officers only.

            Abstract

            The national average for in-service training of hand-to-hand subject control for police and correctional officers is approximately 4-8 hours per year. However, police and correctional officers go “hands-on” with offenders on a daily basis. Controlled F.O.R.C.E. gives officers a system of controlled defense which builds confidence to engage non-compliant subjects in a manner that reduces liability. Since officers are allowed so little time to develop subject control skills, which are a perishable skills set, officers must have access to a system of training that can be practiced in short intervals (such as roll call). The Controlled F.O.R.C.E. “building block” methodology allows for high repetitions in training because each new technique reverts back to previously developed skills, resulting in high retention rates during high-stress situations.

            The Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Mechanical Advantage Subject Control Intro Course provides a foundation of skills for controlling a non-compliant subject utilizing body positioning, movement, momentum, and joint manipulation. The system is based on five Mechanical Advantage Control HoldsTM (M.A.C.H.) That use a subject’s resistance against him/herself. The course covers the following categories: Mechanical Advantage Control HoldsTM (M.A.C.H.), M.A.C.H. Takedowns & Handcuff Positioning, and M.A.C.H. Team Arrest Tactics.

            The skills developed through this course will improve the officers ability to control the noncompliant operating environment and will enhance the officer’s current knowledge base (including PPCT and Taser). The course provides a solid introduction to the full Controlled F.O.R.C.E. program.

            Bio

            Mr. Flaget has been a Controlled F.O.R.C.E. National Instructor since 1999. Through his participation in the United States Standards of Training Association, he has been at the forefront of the development of training that prepares for the future challenges of law enforcement. Mr. Flaget has played a key role in the development of “F.O.R.C.E. Active Shooter Course”. Mr. Flaget is a former U.S. Marine and retired Police Officer from Illinois. Toby Flaget is a proud member of the United States National Standards of Training Association (U.S.N.S.T.A.), of which F.O.R.C.E. is an Approved Program.


(62) “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course: Part 2 of 3”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL.

            Four (4) hours each day, for three days, 12 hours total to receive the additional MHFA certification.

            Note: This is the second session of a three session training course; the second four (4) hours of this course will be taught on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.

            Session Credits: Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Gang Counseling Techniques; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a first aid first responder course. Attendance at this course will provide an additional certification (beyond your gang certification) as an MHFA first responder. This certification would be similar to having a CPR card for a cardiac emergency. As a first responding card holder, your increased training will allow you to respond to mental health crises as a first responder — helping until help arrives. This course is offered by certified trainers from Linden Oaks at Edward certified through the National Council on Mental Health. The overriding goal of MHFA is to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental illness. You need to sign up for the course on the registration form, it has a maximum capacity of 40 people.

            Bio

            Charla Waxman, MBA, Ed.D., is a certified trainer on Mental Health First Aid through the National Council on Mental Health. Charla is also on staff with NGCRC, receiving both the Thrasher Award and the Spirit Award for her work with the NGCRC and her work with gang involved youth. She serves as Director of Marketing and Business Development and Director of Education at Linden Oaks at Edward in Naperville, Illinois; a free standing behavioral health hospital. Charla has worked with gang involved youth and adolescents for more than 30 years. She is published in the areas of prevention, gangs, mental health and adolescent behavior. Her book, An Interview Study of Latin King Gang Members is available on Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble.


(63) “How to Qualify and Testify as an Expert Witness on Gangs”, Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.

            Two (2) hours 

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Prosecution; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Internet Investigation Skills; Motorcycle Gangs; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

            Abstract

            In this session, you will learn the mechanics of how to become an expert witness in gang crime investigation cases. You will learn how to provide an expert opinion on matters such as gang identification, the relevance of gang threats, gang motivation, gang rivalries, and gang trends. You will learn a number of important “do’s” and “don’ts” about expertise from the prosecution perspective, and will see some of the strategies of defense. Whether in court or not, there are many ways to strengthen your credibility and expertise – this session may be the first step in that direction.

            Bio

            Carter F. Smith was the team chief for the Army’s first gang and hate crime (Security Threat Groups) investigations team, which had the first investigation involving an extremist on active duty. He has provided training on many gang-related topics to the Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Northwest Gang Investigator’s Associations, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Justice..

            Carter is an author, Ph.D. candidate at Northcentral University, and Professor of Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Organizational Leadership. Carter is a founding board member of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association and President of Link to Your Education, Inc, an online e-learning and consulting company focused on providing training on the social web for members of the business, non-profit, and government communities. Visit http:www.carterfsmith.com and his Blog at http://gangfighters.blogspot.com/ for more information.


(64) “Introduction to Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis: Hand’s On Computer Training”, by D. Lee Gilbertson, Ph.D., NGCRC Staff and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Studies, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

            Three (3) hours

            Session credits: Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists.

            Abstract

            The session will cover theory and application of spatio-temporal analysis techniques and mapping software for the development of prevention, intervention and response strategies relative to gang crime. Hour One: Review of criminological theories, crime profiling of criminals and geography; role of the analyst; methodological, ethical and legal issues. Hours Two and Three: Applying spatio-temporal analysis to gangs; lecture and demonstrations followed by hands-on exercises in mapping techniques and ArcView GIS 3.3 software.

            Bios

            D. Lee Gilbertson teaches at Saint Cloud State University. He has studied gangs since 1995 and has presented research papers at numerous national and international conferences. Lee has participated in every iteration of the NGCRC gang school since it began, often bringing undergraduate and graduate students with him. He is a 2002 and 2005 recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award and is a reviewing editor of the Journal of Gang Research. Lee has collaborated on a professional level with several criminal justice agencies in Minnesota. His background in spatio-temporal analysis includes 15 years of military service as an infantry officer and as a signals intelligence analyst. Before returning to college, Lee worked briefly as a defense contractor instructing all-source intelligence collection asset management on a computer system that greatly utilized mapping techniques.


(65) “Street Gang School 2011: Chicago’s Street Gang Violence", by Glenn Evans, M.S., Gang Specialist, Chicago, IL.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis

            Abstract

            The purpose of this workshop is to briefly discuss the socioeconomic factors fueling Chicago street gang violence. Included in this workshop will be brief histories and overviews of Chicago’s major street gangs and community and law enforcement responses to the violence perpetrated by street gangs.

            Bio

            Glenn Evans has a graduate degree (M.S.) In Criminal Justice and Corrections from Chicago State University. He has presented at a number of previous NGCRC Training Conferences. Glenn is a 25 year veteran of law enforcement with experience in patrol, public housing, violent offenders, narcotics, and street gang crimes. He holds numerous credentials and in-service gang related training.


(66) “The Internet and Gang Recruitment: Case Closed(?)”, by Mario Hesse, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN; and Chris J. Przemieniecki, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Internet Investigation; Advanced Gang Identification Skills; Gangs and the Mass Media; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention Skills for School Administrators.

            Abstract

            This session presentation is a follow-up to the 2009 NGCRC “Are Your Kids Cyber-Chatting With Gangs?”, “Gangs in the Mass Media”, and “Internet Social Networking and Gang Recruitment” presentations, and the 2007 “Myspace or GangSpace?” presentations. This session

will present and discuss the myths, realities and current research of the recent trends in using MySpace and other social networking Websites for the sole purpose of recruiting juvenile gang members.

            Bio

            Dr. Mario Hesse is an associate professor at Saint Cloud State University. He has worked in both juvenile and adult correctional institutions. He is a regular attendee and presenter at the NGCRC as well as other criminal justice related conferences. Dr. Hesse has been a review-editor for A Critical Journal of Crime, Law and Society and has authored and co-authored numerous publications. Mario teaches courses in Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Gangs, Research, and Crime and Media. His research focuses on the areas of corrections, theory, gangs, and media.

            Chris J. Przemieniecki is currently an assistant professor at Montgomery County CC with the Department of Criminal Justice and is completing his Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota in Criminal Justice Sciences. Przemieniecki received the Frederic M. Thrasher Award from the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) for “Superior Academic Research” in 2006. He is a peer-review editor for the Journal of Gang Research and has published articles about gangs, the mass media and gangs, and social deviance. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology, the Pennsylvania Gang Investigators Association and is a frequent speaker at various law enforcement/gang conferences throughout the country.


(67) “Juvenile Gang-Crime Within Fly-Over Country”, by Mario Hesse, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Gangs and Drugs; Advanced Gang Identification.

            Abstract

            This session presents an analysis of juvenile gang-crime within the state of South Dakota. This session includes a brief analysis of each gang, the members, and characteristics. Specifically, this session will present a linkage between juvenile gang-crime and a number of variables (age, gender, race, location).

            Bio

            Dr. Mario Hesse is an associate professor at Saint Cloud State University. He has worked in both juvenile and adult correctional institutions. He is a regular attendee and presenter at the NGCRC as well as other criminal justice related conferences. Dr. Hesse has been a review-editor for A Critical Journal of Crime, Law and Society and has authored and co-authored numerous publications. Mario teaches courses in Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Gangs, Research, and Crime and Media. His research focuses on the areas of corrections, theory, gangs, and media.


(68) “Soverign Citizens”, by NGCRC Staff, Chicago, IL.

            One (1) hour

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Hate Groups/White Racist Extremist Gangs.

            Note: Attendance at this session is restricted to Law Enforcement, Official Criminal Justice Personnel, NGCRC staff.

            Abstract

            Now estimated at 300,000 people by the Southern Poverty Law Center, sovereigns use a number of generally nonsensical and often illegal schemes to avoid paying taxes, eliminate debts, and attempt to extract money from the U.S. government. Many of its leaders specialize in the so-called “redemption” scam allowing participants to access huge sums of cash the government is supposed to keep from their birth in their names. These ideas (sometimes called common-law citizens or redemptionists) have roots in the tax protest movement and have an extreme right-wing and sometimes racist outlook that pose a threat to American law enforcement. Recently they have been charged with illegally taking over foreclosed homes. This segment will seek to enlighten police and law enforcement personnel as to the growing threat of violence posed by this movement.

            Bios

            Both presenters hold doctorates and are longstanding published professionals in the field of criminal justice. You will gain full information only by attending the actual session.


(69) “The Use of Photography as a Tool in Gang Investigation”, by Sarah A. Meyer, Omaha, Nebraska.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Advanced Gang Identification.

            Abstract

            Documentation of evidence is highly important to the successful outcome of an investigation. Often, the evidence that proves a case is highly transitory, such as injuries that heal, or graffiti that must be removed. This is also important to the investigation and documentation of gang activity. Having the skills to produce high-quality images in all circumstances is vital to providing ideal documentation. This course will provide a quick “crash course” in the basic concepts of photography, as well as teach more advanced techniques useful to those investigating gang crimes and activities. Examples of the “right” and “wrong” methods of documenting things such as gang tattoos, graffiti, and more will be shown.

            Bio

            Sarah Meyer is currently employed as a Crime Lab Technician trainee for the Omaha Police Department Crime Lab. Previous employment includes serving as a Correctional Officer with the State of Minnesota Department of Corrections at the Shakopee, MN facility. She is also part-time adjunct faculty at St. Cloud State University, in St. Cloud, MN, where she is the instructor of the Forensic Photography course. She is also owner and operator of Meyer Photographic Services, providing training and consulting services in forensic photography. She is a graduate of the Criminal Justice Master of Science program at SCSU, where she also earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. As part of her undergraduate thesis research, Sarah interned with the Forensic Imaging Bureau of the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department, photographing autopsies, death scenes, and evidence, and authored a photography manual for law enforcement. This year marks her eighth consecutive attendance at this gang specialist training conference, the sixth year presenting this class, and the sixth year serving as the official NGCRC conference photographer.

 

(70) “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course: Part 3 of 3”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL.

            Four (4) hours each day, for three days, 12 hours total to receive the additional MHFA certification.

            Note: This is the third session of a three session training course; the last four (4) hours of this course will be taught on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.

            Session Credits: Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Gang Counseling Techniques; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a first aid first responder course. Attendance at this course will provide an additional certification (beyond your gang certification) as an MHFA first responder. This certification would be similar to having a CPR card for a cardiac emergency. As a first responding card holder, your increased training will allow you to respond to mental health crises as a first responder — helping until help arrives. This course is offered by certified trainers from Linden Oaks at Edward certified through the National Council on Mental Health. The overriding goal of MHFA is to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental illness. You need to sign up for the course on the registration form, it has a maximum capacity of 40 people.

            Bio

            Charla Waxman, MBA, Ed.D., is a certified trainer on Mental Health First Aid through the National Council on Mental Health. Charla is also on staff with NGCRC, receiving both the Thrasher Award and the Spirit Award for her work with the NGCRC and her work with gang involved youth. She serves as Director of Marketing and Business Development and Director of Education at Linden Oaks at Edward in Naperville, Illinois; a free standing behavioral health hospital. Charla has worked with gang involved youth and adolescents for more than 30 years. She is published in the areas of prevention, gangs, mental health and adolescent behavior. Her book, An Interview Study of Latin King Gang Members is available on Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble.


(71) “Doing Writing and Research About Gangs”, by D. Lee Gilbertson, Ph.D., NGCRC Staff and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Studies, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gangs and the Mass Media; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services; Gang Profile Analysis.

            Abstract

            This session reviews what is needed and how to do it in order to share your knowledge of gangs and experiences with other professionals by composing a research article for the NGCRC’s “Journal of Gang Research”. Just the basics are covered: research designs, article layout and content, formatting and citations.

            Bio

            D. Lee Gilbertson has been teaching research methods since August 2000 at Saint Cloud State University. He has consulted with law enforcement in the areas of forensic victimology, crime analysis, and racial profiling. He has studied gangs, militias, and extremist groups since 1995, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Lee has participated in 13 of the NGCRC gang schools, is a two-time recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award, is a reviewing editor for the Journal of Gang Research, and is a member of the NGCRC Staff. His background includes a doctorate in sociology, masters in criminal justice, and 16 years of exemplary military service (infantry and signals intelligence).


(72) “Understanding Gangs: 12 Essential Points for the Beginner & A Look at Graffiti/Methods of Communication - Part 1”, by Robert Mulvaney, M.A., Gang Specialist, NGCRC Staff.

            Two (2) hours

            Special Note: This session will be held only on early Sunday afternoon/evening, to give those arriving early something useful to do with their time, and allow them to accumulate early credit towards their certification hours. It also serves as a great beginner course if you are new to gangs, or even as a refresher course. 

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Officer Safety Skills in Dealing With Gangs; Dealing With Gang Members in Probation & Parole; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract

            In this presentation, the participants will be exposed to information that will assist with understanding the importance of graffiti and other methods of communication that are essential when dealing with the culture and lifestyle of gangs. This session will primarily focus on Midwest gangs; however, other groups will be discussed and reviewed. How these groups impact the safety and security of us all will become evident in this session.  

            Bio

            Robert Mulvaney is a retired gang/STG specialist. His background of over 32 years of experience includes various positions as a correctional officer, prison counselor and parole officer. He is a member of various research and prevention organizations and has conducted training at various levels of local and state government. He has also written articles for professional organizations as well as the Journal of Gang Research.


(73) “The Latin Kings Gang: Trends and Issues”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session credits: Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Counseling Techniques; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Female Gang Members; Gang Crime Investigation Skills.

            Abstract

            Come to this session to get a complete history of the Latin Kings with special insights from both a researcher and an intervention/prevention expert. You will gain valuable knowledge about the female members of this gang as well as issues pertaining to family life, and how the gang members and their associates interact with the larger social world, with a particular emphasis on Chicago’s Latin Kings.

            Bio

            Dr. Charla Waxman, currently President of Charla Waxman, Ltd., provides consultative services to police, probation, and school personnel as a trainer and troubleshooter on difficult-to-reach adolescents and young adults. Dr. Waxman has been featured in numerous books and articles for her work with teens and mental health issues. She has recently written two chapters for The 21st Century Encyclopedia for Social Issues: The History of Gangs and the History of Mental Illness.

 

(74) “The Law Enforcement and Corrections Networking Reception”, by Robert Mulvaney, NGCRC Staff; and Fred Moreno, Cook County State’s Attorney Office — Gang Investigation Section, Chicago, IL. 

            One (1) hour

            Special Note: 5pm-6pm in the GOVERNORS Room, Tuesday, August 9th, 2011. You need a ticket for the event, you get the ticket by signing up for it on your registration form. The ticket will be waiting for you in your registration packet you receive when you pick up your conference ID credentials.

            Session credits: Corrections/STG Gang Intelligence; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Dealing with Gang Members in Probation/Parole; Gang Prevention Skills; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Corrections.

            Abstract

            This session is the official meeting of the Law Enforcement/Corrections Networking Reception sponsored by the National Gang Crime Research Center (NGCRC) and hosted by Robert Mulvaney and Fred Moreno. You are invited to bring your agency patches as you can be part of a National Patch Swap. Valuable door prizes are given to session participants. Many people return to the NGCRC conference as this is an incredible networking opportunity.

            Bios

            Robert Mulvaney is a retired gang/STG specialist. His background of over 32 years of experience includes various positions as a correctional officer, prison counselor and parole officer. He is a member of various research and prevention organizations and has conducted training at various levels of local and state government. He has also written articles for professional organizations as well as the Journal of Gang Research.

            Fred Moreno is a veteran of the Chicago Police Department, retiring with the rank of Gang Specialist. For the past 8 years, he has been serving as an investigator with the Cook County State’s Attorney Office — Gang Investigation Section. Fred is also the co-chair of the NGCRC’s Corrections/Law Enforcement Networking Reception, being held this year and in previous years.

 

(75) “Gang Interview and Interrogation: Overcoming Resistance”, by Bruce Malkin, Investigator, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Interview/Interrogation Skills; Gang Prosecution; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills.

            Abstract

            In this session you will learn some of the insights gained by the presenter in his thirty years experience conducting interviews and interrogations of gang suspects. Particular attention is given to practical situations an officer will encounter in today’s complex and violent world. Also analyzed are the gang dynamics and the need to understand these issues to overcome their resistance to providing information.

            Bio

             Bruce Malkin is currently an Investigator with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. Bruce served 31 years with the West Chicago Police Department; with over 20 years investigating street gang crimes. He formerly supervised the department’s Street Operations Unit whose mission was to develop gang related prevention initiatives, intelligence collection of street gang activity and enforcement activities. Bruce holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and has his Master’s degree in Social Work.

            He is currently an instructor for Northeast Multi-Regional Training (NEMERT), lecturing on the “Intricacies of Hispanic Street Gangs”. He also assisted, developed and implemented a training curriculum for “Gang Awareness and Identification” specifically for DuPage County Law Enforcement. Bruce is a part-time faculty member with the College of DuPage and teaches “Gangs in the Criminal Justice System”. Bruce is also an active member of the DuPage County State’s Attorney Office “Task Force on Gangs” and has been qualified as an expert witness on street gangs in the 18th and 17th Judicial Circuits of Illinois.

 

(76) “Gang Prevention - Intervention - Counseling Networking Reception”. This is hosted by Dorothy Papachristos and Charla Waxman — NGCRC Staff.

            One (1) hour 

            Special Note: 5pm-6pm in the GOVERNORS Room, Monday, August 8th, 2011. You need a ticket for the event, you get the ticket by signing up for it on your registration form. The ticket will be waiting for you in your registration packet you receive when you pick up your conference ID credentials.

            Session Credits: Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gang Counseling Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools.

            Special Procedure for Sign Up: You need to check the “box” on your registration form in order to qualify to attend this event. It is a “ticketed” event. You get the ticket one way: by signing up for it on the registration form itself.

            Abstract

            The gang intervention/prevention reception is a special event at the NGCRC and it has a long history of also being a valuable networking session. Come hear some analysis of the current state of affairs in gang prevention and learn about some people who are really making a difference in the world. This is also the time and venue in which the “NGCRC Spirit of Excellence Awards” are made. There are also door prizes in a random drawing based on your ticket to the event. You need to have a ticket to attend this event. The only way to get a ticket is to sign up for it in advance on the registration form itself.

            Bios

            Dorothy Papachristos and Charla Waxman are all staff of the NGCRC.

 

(77) “Gangs in the Classroom”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Abstract 

            Gang members at school create issues of thieving, drugs, vandalism and violence. Within the classroom, gang members can be both difficult to reach and difficult to handle. Their lack of investment in education and behavioral manifestation of this lack of investment can create tensions and problems for any teacher. This presentation will explore the Resiliency Model and the Peer Model (derived from Dreikur’s Four Goals of Misbehaviors Model) to help teachers and administrators deal with gang behaviors at school. Ways to approach gang issues at school and ways to develop working relationships with these kids/young adults will be discussed. The idea of support groups for successful intervention will be addressed as well. 

            Bio

            Charla Waxman, MBA, Ed.D., has served as a behavioral consultant to schools helping them design groups, engage difficult kids, and improve classroom management of gang involved youth. Charla has developed both support group programs and behavioral management programs in both arenas. Her work has included engaging some of the most difficult students and high risk offenders in her school and probation sessions. She has been called “The Kid Whisperer”, a compliment awarded her by a school district who called upon her work with their most hard to reach students. In addition to her private practice work with gang involved youth and young adults, she is currently Director of Marketing and Director of Education at Linden Oaks at Edward in Naperville, Illinois.


(78) “Extracting Intel From Within the Cook County Jail Facility”, by Juan Diaz, Superintendent of the Criminal Intelligence Unit, Cook County Department of Corrections; and Inv. Franco Domma, Cook County Sheriff’s Criminal Intelligence Unit.

            1.5 hours (90 minutes)

            Special Restriction: For Law Enforcement and Corrections Officials Only.

            Session Credits: Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Prosecution.

            Abstract

            The purpose of this session is to provide instruction on the variety of tools that are available to law enforcement in the detention setting for extracting useful criminal intelligence. Both instructors have extensive experience with gathering gang intelligence in the county jail environment. Attend this session and learn some useful methods from a team that together has 26 years experience in gathering gang intelligence.

            Bios

            Juan Diaz is a 19 year veteran of working in the criminal justice system. He has served the last 13 years specializing in gang intelligence. He is presently the Superintendent of the Criminal Intelligence Unit, Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Chicago, IL.

            Franco Domma is a 15 year veteran of the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. He has worked the last 13 years with Superintendent Diaz on the Gang Unit. The gang unit has now become renamed to the Cook County Sheriff’s Criminal Intelligence Unit.

            Both Diaz and Domma have worked with numerous law enforcement agencies and have rendered their assistance in numerous Drug and or narcotics related cases for the Chicago Police Department as well as the State’s Attorney’s Office Cold Case Homicide Unit.


(79) “K-2 and Other Designer Drugs”, by Verne Johnson, Rockford, IL.

            Two (2) hours

            Session Credits: Gangs and Drugs; Gang Counseling Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills; Faith-Based Program for Gang Intervention.

            Abstract

            This session is intended to identify and understand key concepts relating to designer drugs and the impact they have on those who abuse these drugs. The discussion will focus on users who are in the beginning phases of experimental use and will journey to users who have become dependent on such substances. Attend this session to gain a better understanding of the significant physical and cognitive impairments attached to these kind of drugs. You will leave with a comprehensive overview of this growing problem facing America today.

            Bio

            Verne Johnson is a published author, life motivational speaker, and substance abuse counselor. He is also a husband and father. His wife works as an addiction counselor. Together, Verne and his wife, developed an educational curriculum and two clinical counseling programs for addicts, alcoholics, and prison releasees. Verne will describe his real world experience and his faith-based approach.


(80) “How a Small Department has Set Up its Own Gang Task Force”, by Lt. William Marsh, Training Coordinator, Gang Task Force Supervisor/Liaison Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department; Cpl. Kris Allen, Training Cadre and Field Intelligence Analyst, Gang Task Force, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department; and Deputy Melissa Richardson, Deputy and Field Intelligence Analyst, Gang Task Force, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, Danville, IN; and Captain Megan Morgan, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, Danville, IN.

            One (1) hour 

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Motorcycle Gangs; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators

            Abstract

            Thinking about creating your own local gang task force or do you want to learn more “nuts and bolts” about how to actually accomplish this for your jurisdiction. Our task force started by training select individuals through the NGCRC for several years and other studies. We trained jail staff in the identification of gang tattoos, assisted local law enforcement. We analyzed field intelligence of known gang areas, graffiti, and tattoo shops in Indianapolis to help identify where suspects arrested in Hendricks County reside and their gang affiliation (most come from Indianapolis). Here are some of the other things we will cover. Classify inmates of the jail as STG or affiliation with any STG, interview subjects for further analysis. Identify areas within the county where STG’s are committing crimes. Field intelligence at the O’Riley Raceway Park for NHRA events, known OMG counter survillance issues, and security in cooperation with local and state police agencies. How we provide training for school corporations and a quick reference pamphlet to identify “at risk” students and activities within the educational system.

            Bios

            Lt. William Marsh, is the Training Coordinator, Gang Task Force Supervisor/Liaison Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, Danville, IN.

            Cpl. Kris Allen, Training Cadre and Field Intelligence Analyst, Gang Task Force, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department.

            Deputy Melissa Richardson, Deputy and Field Intelligence, Gang Task Force, Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, Danville, IN.

            Captain Megan Morgan is the Chief Administrative Coordinator and Liaison to the Sheriff for the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department, Danville, Indiana.


(81) “The Structure of Gang Homicide in Chicago”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            One (1) Hour

            Session Credits: Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Crime Investigation; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis.

            Abstract

            This session will review gang homicide trends in Chicago and show how patterns of social networks among and between gangs directly contribute to patterns of gang homicide. In short, different relations and networks between and among gangs lead to different patterns of gang homicide, including racial and ethnic differences. Techniques for determining the structure of gang crime, and its implications for investigation and research, will also be discussed.

            Bio 

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; his doctorate was completed at the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.


(82) “Don’t Say Gang!: Dealing With Heads in the Sand, Denial and Obstruction”, by Jim Spellman, Westerly Public Schools, Westerly, Rhode Island.

            One (1) hour

            Session credits: Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gang Prevention Skills.

            Abstract

            In this session you will l earn about a community in which the political and educational leadership choose to ignore the presence and criminal acts of a youth gang. The presenter will show how this presents a special set of obstacles to those seeking to confront, deal with and reduce/prevent the gang activity. Educating those in denial requires presenting facts concerning the gang reality, offering concrete steps to address the problem, and unifying the stakeholders who want to eliminate the gang problem. Dealing with those who aggressively seek to stifle and obstruct the efforts by those in the community who brought the gang problem to public light requires courage and persistence. Using an actual community example of these dynamics, the presenter will offer “Do’s”, “Don’ts”, and “Lessons Learned” when a gang appears in a community where leadership would rather pretend the gang does not exist.

            Bio

             A career teacher, football coach and school administrator for 31 years, Jim Spellman was trained by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in Gang Culture and Recognition. He served as education liaison to the Connecticut State Police Anti-Gang Unit. He is credited with a major role in breaking the Latin King’s drug trafficking in a number of Connecticut High Schools. A former Marine, he was employed by the U.S. Department of Defense in Gang Education. He holds instructor status with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing, and Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing. He is presently Director of Emergency Response for Westerly Public Schools, Westerly, Rhode Island.


(83) “The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            One (1) Hour 

            Session Credits: Gang Profile Analysis; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Internet Investigation; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence; Dealing With Gangs in Juvenile Correctional Facilities.

            Abstract 

            The Vice Lords are one of Chicago’s oldest and most violent gangs. Over the past decade the Vice Lords have been reported in more than 20 states and 300 municipalities. This session will review the gang’s history, structure, and proliferation over the past 40-years including the gang’s recent presence on the internet. Of particular interest, this session will review the present state of the gang including its current structure, conflict patterns with other gangs, and organizational capacity. 

            Bio 

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; he completed his doctoral work in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.


(84) “Introduction to Federal Grants for Your Gang Prevention/Intervention Program”, by Dr. Carole Brooks, Special Education District of Lake County, IL; and Jessica Bullock, Provena Health.

            Two (2) hours

            Session credits: Gang Program Grantwriting/Fundraising Skills; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

            Abstract

            This workshop is an introduction to grantsmanship and preparing proposals to secure funding. Key components of the workshop will include the overall outlook for grant funding, evaluating whether your organization is ready to prepare a federal grant, and the critical components of a grant application. Workshop objectives: Participants will learn (1) essential elements of winning proposals, (2) key steps for proposal planning and conceptualization, and (3) sources for grant opportunities.

            Bios

            Chicago-area members of the Grant Professionals Association, Dr. Carole Brooks, Special Education District of Lake County, and Jessica Bullock, Proven Health will provide the federal grant introduction course. Jessica Bullock has over 11 years experience in grant writing and management. She is a frequent presenter at the GPA national conferences. Dr. Carole Brooks, grant professional certified, has over 12 years of grant writing and management experience, including safe schools, truancy, and dropout prevention. She has been a Federal peer reviewer.



(85) “The Gangster Disciples: The Life Course of a Corporate Street Gang”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            One (1) Hour 

            Session Credits: Gang Profile Analysis; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Crime Investigation; Gang Prosecution; Gangs and Organized Crime; Corrections Gang/STG Intelligence. 

            Abstract 

            This session will trace the history and development of one of the country’s most sophisticated street gangs. The Gangster Disciples. From its humble origins on the South Side of Chicago in the 1960's to a multi-state drug-dealing “corporation” in the 1990's, this session will review the “life course” of the gang, focusing on important “turning points” in the developmental trajectory of the group. In particular, the session will analyze historically significant milestones of the gangs involvement with politics as well as its criminal and deviant aspects. The session presents data from an on-going research interest in the Gds, continuing after the publication of one of the first books about the G.D.’s (A.D., After The Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution, by Andrew V. Papachristos, NGCRC, 2001), and therefore this session welcomes your own G.D. stories, and your own insights in the G.D. phenomenon in the USA. 

            Bio 

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; he completed his doctoral work in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution (2001) and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.


(86) “Back of the Yards: A Field Training Tour”, by Father Bruce Wellems and Oscar Contreras, Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary, Chicago, IL.

            Three (3) hours

            Note: scheduled only for Monday evening (Aug. 8, 2011), bus departs 5:30pm promptly from front of hotel. Note: You have to be “signed up” for this in advance. You sign up for it using the form available at the website. All tours: first come, first served. Names will be posted at the website. There will be a “last minute” STANDBY LIST FOR THE TOUR: no guarantees here, this is a very popular event. But you would have to be physically present to be on the “stand by list” at the time the bus is scheduled to depart. If there is an open seat, first in line gets the open seat. No sign up; you have to be there; ready to go.

            Advice from the NGCRC: this is where you can bring cameras, for some wonderful “shots” of the hood, talk to some people in the hood.

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Faith-Based Programs for Gang Intervention; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang Outreach and Intervention Skills.

            Field Training Tour Description:

            Welcome to the Back of the Yards, on the near southwest side of Chicago! Some journalists have also called this the “killing fields”. Though most would not consider this neighborhood a tourist Mecca, the area offers some great insights on working with youth who are at-risk and who are involved in gangs. Accompany Oscar Contreras and Father Bruce Wellems, two men who are walking the streets and have lived in the neighborhood for years. They will tell of successes and failures working with teenage youth, of discoveries and lost treasures in the neighborhood. You will view a memorial wall to murdered youth, as well as other murals, and visit with youth who are living in the neighborhood. This tour will challenge you to a greater awareness of the needs of our urban areas.

            About the field training tour session leaders:

            Father Bruce Wellems is the Pastor of Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Back of the Yards, Chicago, a Mexican immigrant low-income neighborhood. Father Bruce has worked in the parish for 13 years, developing alternative education programs for youth at-risk in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools and Mayor Richard Daley. He also works with the Juvenile Courts, Juvenile Probation and Chicago Police Department in serving Chicago youths.

            Oscar Contreras has worked with Holy Cross-Catholic Charities for several years, and is responsible for Supervising Street Intervention. Oscar accompanies a series of youth group gatherings called “Reflections” and Parenting workshops called “Padres Ayudando Padres”. Originally from East Los Angeles from a gang environment, Oscar works primarily in areas of crisis management with youth and their families.


(87) “So.....Does it Work? Program and Intervention Evaluation”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D.,Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            1.5 Hours (90) minutes

            Session Credits: Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators; Faith-Based Programs; Gang Program Grant writing/Fund-raising Skills; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

            Abstract

            This session will discuss basic social scientific methods that can be used to evaluate the impact (if any) of gang prevention, intervention, and law enforcement initiatives. Basic quasi-experimental design and methods will be taught. The goal of the session is to provide basic knowledge and skills of evaluation techniques that can be directly applied in different settings. No statistical background is required.

            Bio

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; he completed his doctorate at the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.


(88) “Gang Mapping: Using Spatial Analysis and Mapping Techniques for Gang Investigation and Research”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            One (1) Hour

            Session Credits: Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Crime Investigation; Management and Supervision Skills for Gang Specialists; Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis; Management Skills for Gang Outreach, Prevention, and Intervention Services.

            Abstract

            Crime mapping has become a widely used method in understanding crime trends and patterns. Given their dynamic and territorial nature, crime mapping offers a potentially powerful tool in understanding gangs. This session will discuss uses of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping software for gang investigation and research. Techniques used for mapping gang conflict, territory, and “set space” will be discussed as well as some of the unique challenges in “gang mapping”. Other types of non-spatial mapping, such as network and conflict maps, will also be discussed.

            Bio 

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; he completed his doctoral work in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.


(89) “Street Gangs and Network Analysis”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA..

            2 Hours

            Session Credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills; Gang Profile Analysis; Gang Prosecution; Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis.

            Abstract

            Network analysis is a powerful tool that can be used to identify different characteristics about groups or individuals. Applied to gangs, it can help describe very specifically the organization of gang problems, the relationships among multiple gangs, or patterns of gang behaviors. Network analysis can be used in building cases, investigations, understanding a problem, or other aspects of gang research. This session will: (1) provide an overview of the techniques and theories of network analysis, (2) discuss ways to analyze network data, (3) review software for network analysis, and (4) give suggestions for using network analysis for gang research and investigations.

            Bio

            Andrew Papachristos is the Director of Field Research of the National Gang Crime Research Center; he completed his doctoral work in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. For over 13 years, Andrew has been working with gangs in a variety of capacities including direct street intervention, program development and evaluation, and multiple areas of gang research. A recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award of the National Gang Crime Research Center and the Hans Mattick Award of the Illinois Academy of Criminology, Andrew is the author of A.D., After the Disciples: The Neighborhood Impact of Federal Gang Prosecution and The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis. His recent work examines the influence of gang network structures on neighborhoods and crime.

   

(90) “Gang Related Homicides”, by Sgt. Eddie Yoshinura, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL.

            Three (3) hours

            Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gangs and Drugs; Gang Homicide Investigation Skills.

            Notice: This session is restricted to law enforcement only.

            Note: This course will be taught only on Monday, 1:00pm. (8-8-2011)

            Abstract

            Actual Chicago GRH cases will be discussed. The two primary investigative tools, i.e., Forensic Evidence, (Ballistics, DNA, etc), and Informants, along with multiple “Old and New School” effective investigative techniques will be covered in detail. The three instructors for this class represent over seventy five y ears of Law Enforcement experience. All three are currently Chicago Police Officers.

            Bios

            Sergeant Eddie Yoshinura is in his twenty-fifth (25th) year with the Chicago Police Department. He began his career in the 014th District, which in 1986, was considered the fastest District in Chicago, as well as having the highest gang population for it’s size in the entire country. Since then, Eddie has been assigned to: Robbery Decoy Unit, CTA Strike Force, Gang Crimes Unit, Hostage/Barricade/Terrorist Unit (HBT), Flying Squad, Summer Mobile Unit, Mass Transit Tact, Special Operations Section, Public Housing North and South. Eddie was subsequently promoted to Gang Specialist and assigned to both the Gang Intelligence and Narcotics and Gang Investigations Section. Eddie then became a Detective where he worked in the H.I.D.T.A. Jail Enforcement Team. Now as a Sergeant, Eddie currently supervises a Surveillance Team that is assigned to the “...Best Unit in the City, Gang Investigations...”.


(91) "The Chicago Police Department's Gang School Safety Team (GSST)", by Commander Leo P. Schmitz and Kenneth J. Boudreau, Chicago Police Deparment, Organized Crime Division, Gang Enforcement Unit, Chicago, IL.

     One (1) hour

     Session credits: Gang Crime Investigation Skills; Gang Prevention Skills; Gang Problems in K-12 Schools; Gang and Violence Prevention for School Administrators.

     Abstract

      The class will explore the dynamics associated with Chicago street gangs and the cycle of violence that accompanies gang conflict. Special attention is given to a new intervention model called the Gang School Safety Team (GSST), its processes and successes will be described. This intervention initiative began in March of 2010 utilizing evidence based policing models, intertwined with intelligence led policing. This initiative resulted in the formation of GSST which was designed to coordinate some of the gang intervention efforts between the Chicago Police Department, the Chicago Public Schools, and the Cook County Juvenile Probation Department.

      The GSST program is designed to implement a targeted response to a "trigger event" relating to Gang Related Violence, to prevent the retaliatory violence cycle that often occurs. The targeted response relates to the identification of the youth gang involved in the incident by the CPD, CPS and CCJP personnel. Once identified associates of the victim or offending gang are subjected to an intervention process. The intervention team consists of Gang Enforcement Officers, Juvenile Probation Officers and a representative of the CPS and often times the parents of the students involved. Todate, the program has intervened with over 800 youth gang members.

     Bios

      TBA


Preliminary Time Schedule of Events for the NGCRC's Training Conference: (Version 2.0 -last updated/modified/changed/edited May 7, 2011)



Legend of Rooms Used in the Training:

Buckingham room: 2nd floor

Consulate room: 2nd floor

Consulate 1 room: 2nd floor

Consulate 2 room: 2nd floor

Consulate 3 room: 2nd floor

Consort room: 16th floor (use west bank of elevators only).

Govenors Suite: 3rd floor

Huron Room: 3rd floor (NGCRC Operations Room: registration, raffles, etc).

Mayfair room: 3rd floor

Michigan room: 3rd floor

Ontario room: 3rd floor (NGCRC Security Room: lost something? Check lost & found here)

Regent 1 room: 3rd floor

Regent 2 room: 3rd floor

Salon 2 & 3: 5th floor

Windsor room: 2nd floor

Consort room is on the 16th floor, and you have to use the west bank of elevators to access it.


Sunday, August 7, 2011:           

 

12:00p.m. Huron Room (Operations Center):

        Staff Meeting


2:00p.m. - 8:00pm EARLY REGISTRATION - pick up your registration materials, your “Goody Bag”. Location: Huron Room (The NGCRC Operations Center for the Duration of the Conference). Third Floor. HURON ROOM.


The Pre-Conference Sessions Begin at 2:00pm (Allowing Attendees

  to Accumulate Extra Hours of Training in Case They Want to Be Able to Leave

  Earlier on Wednesday to Catch an Earlier Flight or Just in Case They Wanted a Refresher Course or Two or For Persons Who Are New to the Field).


2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m:

(72) ) “Understanding Gangs: 12 Essential Points for the Beginner & A Look at Graffiti/Methods of Communication - Part 1”, by Robert Mulvaney, M.A., Gang Specialist, NGCRC Staff. Two (2) hours. GOVERNORS ROOM


4:00pm-6:00pm:

(57) “An Introduction to Understanding Prison Gangs”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.  Two (2) hours. GOVERNORS ROOM


6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.:

(21) “Gangs 101: A Pre-Conference Beginners or Refresher Course”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL. Two Hours. GOVERNORS ROOM





Monday, August 8, 2011:


6:00am - Onwards: Registration in the Huron Room. Pick up your registration materials, your “Goody Bag”.


7:00a.m.-7:45am:

Consort Room: Opening Ceremony. MAIN OPENING CEREMONY......The Welcoming Session, The Orientation Session, and The Thrasher Awards Ceremony.

Remember: The Consort Room is on the 16th floor, and you have to use the west bank of elevators to access it.

 

8:00am-5:00pm:

Silent Auction of Gang Training Materials/Artifacts, MICHIGAN ROOM. You might be able to use some of these items for powerful “eyewash” if you do any gang awareness training back home.


8:00am-9:00am:

(56) “Opiates: Say Hello To My Old Friend!”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. One (1) hour. CONSORT ROOM

(42) “How To Start a New Faith-Based Gang Prevention/Intervention Program in Your City: Lessons Learned From The Maleness to Manhood Gang Mentoring Initiative”, by Dr. Barry S. McCrary, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. One (1) hour. MICHIGAN ROOM



8:00am - 10:00am:

(49) “Introduction to Gangs and Deviant Groups”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC.  Two (2) hours. GOVERNORS ROOM

(19) “Understanding Gangs: An Extensive Look at Graffiti and Methods of Communication – Part 2", by Robert Mulvaney, M.A., Gang Specialist, NGCRC Staff. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM

(43) “Working With Gang Involved Youth on Probation and Parole”, by Tom Schneider, M.S., and Kevin Kreuser, Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, IL. Two (2) hours. MAYFAIR ROOM


8:00am - 11:00am:

(12) “Gangs and Hi-Tech Communication: How Gang Members Can and Will Communicate Using Tomorrow’s Technology”, Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. Three (3) hours. WINDSOR ROOM


8:00am - 12:00pm:

(38) “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course: Part 1 of 3”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL. Four (4) hours. CONSULATE 1


9:00am - 10:30am:

(52) “Police, Gangs and the Community”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY. 90 Minutes (1.5 hours). MICHIGAN ROOM


9:00am - 11:00am:

(23) “Forensic DNA Analysis for Law Enforcement”, by Ms. Kara Stefanson, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago, IL. Two (2) hours. CONSORT ROOM


10:00am - 11:00am:

(53) “Gangs in the Caribbean”, by Dr. Janice Joseph, professor, Criminal Justice Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(20) “Motivational Interviewing”, by Cindy Snider, MEd, LPC, LADC and Amanda M. Crisp, MS, LAC, South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc, Magnolia, AR. One (1) hour. BUCKINGHAM ROOM

(35) “Gathering Information from MySpace and Other Social Networking Sites”, by Kelly Rodriguez, 25th Judicial District Youth Services, Garden City, KS. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM


10:30am - 12:00pm:

(47) “Introduction to Gangs”, by Dr. Manuel R. Roman, Jr., Sierra College, Sacramento, CA. 1.5 hours (90 minutes). MICHIGAN ROOM


11:00am - 12:00pm:

(25) “Cartel Wars and Gang Violence”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(81) “The Structure of Gang Homicide in Chicago”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA. One (1) Hour. BUCKINGHAM ROOM


12:00pm - 1:00pm: TBA


1:00pm - 2:00pm:

(44) “Got Ink and Tai Chi Chih?”, by Doris D. Yates, Ph.D., California State University - East Bay, Dept. Of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Hayward, CA. One (1) hour. CONSORT ROOM

(71) “Doing Writing and Research About Gangs”, by D. Lee Gilbertson, Ph.D., NGCRC Staff and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Studies, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM


1:00pm - 2:30pm:

(48) “A Justice That Heals”, by Tom Schneider, M.S., and Kevin Kreuser, Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, IL. 90 Minutes (1.5 hours). GOVERNORS ROOM

(32) “Gang Graffiti: An Open Source Intelligence”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY. 90 Minutes (1.5 hours). MICHIGAN ROOM


1:00pm - 3:00pm:

(22) “The Criminal Mind and the Gangster”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM

(39) “A Threat Analysis of MSTA: Gang, STG, Hate Group, Organized Crime — And More”, by Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. Two (2) hours. WINDSOR ROOM


2:00pm - 4:00pm:

(40) “Gang Prosecution in Cook County, Illinois”, by Mr. Eric Leafblad, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Gang Crimes Unit, Chicago, IL; and Mr. Brian R. Holmes, Deputy Supervisor, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Chicago, IL. Two (2) hours. CONSORT ROOM

(84) “Introduction to Federal Grants for Your Gang Prevention/Intervention Program”, by Dr. Carole Brooks, Special Education District of Lake County, IL; and Jessica Bullock, Provena Health. Two (2) hours. MAYFAIR ROOM


2:30pm - 4:00pm:

(36) “Graffiti Identity Versus the Gang Identity”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY. 90 Minutes (1.5 hours). GOVERNORS ROOM

(1) “Drug Wars/Mexican Front: The Escalation of Hostilities”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr., Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. 1.5 hours (90 minutes). MICHIGAN ROOM


3:00pm - 5:00pm:

(51) “Gang Intelligence and the Knock and Talk Program”, by Investigator Jeff Hahn, Aurora Police Department, Aurora, IL. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM

(73) “The Latin Kings Gang: Trends and Issues”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL. Two (2) hours. WINDSOR ROOM


4:00pm - 5:00pm:

(27) “The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults”, by Cindy Snider, MEd, LPC, LADC and Amanda M. Crisp, MS, LAC, South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc, Magnolia, AR. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM 

(88) “Gang Mapping: Using Spatial Analysis and Mapping Techniques for Gang Investigation and Research”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA. One (1) Hour. MICHIGAN ROOM


5:00pm - 6:00pm:

(76) “Gang Prevention - Intervention - Counseling Networking Reception”. This is hosted by Dorothy Papachristos and Charla Waxman — NGCRC Staff. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM


5:30pm - 8:30pm:

(86) “Back of the Yards: A Field Training Tour”, by Father Bruce Wellems and Oscar Contreras, Holy Cross/Immaculate Heart of Mary, Chicago, IL. Three (3) hours. FIELD TRAINING

            


TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th, 2011:

6:00am - 8:00am: TBA


8:00am - 9:00am:

(10) “The Last Train to Clarksdale: Modern Gun Running in America”, by Jeffery M. Johnson, MCJ, University of Mississippi and Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr., Ed.D., University of Central Missouri. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(67) “Juvenile Gang-Crime Within Fly-Over Country”, by Mario Hesse, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM

(82) “Don’t Say Gang!: Dealing With Heads in the Sand, Denial and Obstruction”, by Jim Spellman, Westerly Public Schools, Westerly, Rhode Island. One (1) hour. WINDSOR ROOM


8:00am - 10:00am:

(4) “Tactical Interviewing: Interviewing the Criminal Mind”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. Two (2) hours. CONSORT ROOM

(11) “The Use of the Polygraph in Gang Prosecution Cases”, by Detective Robert “Bob” Fuller and Detective Cassie Bowlus, Denver County District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM


8:00am - 12:00pm:

(62) “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course: Part 2 of 3”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL. Four (4) hours. CONSULATE 1


9:00am - 10:00am:

(46) “Gangs in Central America”, by Janice Joseph, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, New Jersey. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(3) “The Other Border: A Look at Gangs, Guns and Drugs on the Canadian Frontier”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM


9:00am - 12:00pm:

(64) “Introduction to Spatio-Temporal Gang Analysis: Hand’s On Computer Training”, by D. Lee Gilbertson, Ph.D., NGCRC Staff and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice Studies, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. Three (3) hours. WINDSOR ROOM


10:00am - 11:00am:

(15) “Female Responsive Programming”, by Cindy Snider, MEd, LPC, LADC and Amanda M. Crisp, MS, LAC, South Arkansas Youth Services, Inc, Magnolia, AR. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(83) “The Vice Lords: A Gang Profile Analysis”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA. One (1) Hour. BUCKINGHAM ROOM 


10:00am - 11:30am:

(9) “The Basic Dynamics of a Street Gang”, by Kenneth Davis, Detective, Yonkers Police Department, Gang/Narcotics Unit, Yonkers, NY. 90 Minutes (1.5 hours). MAYFAIR ROOM


10:00am - 12:00pm:

(75) “Gang Interview and Interrogation: Overcoming Resistance”, by Bruce Malkin, Investigator, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton, IL. Two (2) hours. CONSORT ROOM


11:00am - 12:00pm:

(85) “The Gangster Disciples: The Life Course of a Corporate Street Gang”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA. One (1) Hour. BUCKINGHAM ROOM


12:00pm - 1:00pm:

(31) “The Christian Gang Specialist Reception”, by NGCRC Staff. One (1) hour. MICHIGAN ROOM


1:00pm - 2:00pm:

(41) “Gangs and Gang Violence in Britain”, by Janice Joseph, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Program, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, New Jersey. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(30) “Young Boys, Incorporated (Y.B.I.) — Detroit’s First Corporate Drug Gang”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM


1:00pm - 2:30pm:

(54) “Illinois’ New Gang Law and Gang Involvement in Cargo Theft”, by Sgt. Gary Lawson, Illinois State Police, Lockport, IL. 1.5 hours (90 minutes). CONSORT ROOM


1:00pm - 3:00pm:

(5) “Keeping Gang Witnesses Safe: Utilizing State and Federal Resources — A Model from the Denver, Colorado Metro Area”, by Detective Robert “Bob” Fuller and Detective Cassie Bowlus, Denver County District Attorney’s Office, Denver, CO. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM


2:00pm - 4:00pm:

(37) “Training for Trainers: The Development of Your Own Gang Presentation”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. Two (2) hours. GOVERNORS ROOM


2:30pm - 4:00pm:

(78) “Extracting Intel From Within the Cook County Jail Facility”, by Juan Diaz, Superintendent of the Criminal Intelligence Unit, Cook County Department of Corrections; and Inv. Franco Domma, Cook County Sheriff’s Criminal Intelligence Unit. 1.5 hours (90 minutes). CONSORT ROOM


3:00pm - 5:00pm:

(33) “Sureno Migration in the Midwest”, by Bruce Malkin, Investigator, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Wheaton, IL. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM

(61) “Controlled F.O.R.C.E.® Mechanical Advantage Subject ControlTM Intro Course”, by Toby Flaget, National Instructor, Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Training Management Systems, Elburn, IL. Two (2) hours. MICHIGAN ROOM


4:00pm - 5:00pm:

(7) “Mara Salvatrucha 13: A Transnational Threat”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. One (1) hour. CONSORT ROOM

(55) “Paint Brushes Up: Graffiti or Art!”, by Doris D. Yates, Ph.D., California State University - East Bay, Dept. Of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Hayward, CA. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM


5:00pm - 6:00pm:

(74) “The Law Enforcement and Corrections Networking Reception”, by Robert Mulvaney, NGCRC Staff; and Fred Moreno, Cook County State’s Attorney Office — Gang Investigation Section, Chicago, IL. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM


5:30pm - 8:00pm: 

(60) ”Cabrini Green: A Field Training Tour”, by Father Jim Fogarty, M.Div., Brothers and Sisters of Love, Catholic Charities, Chicago, Illinois. Two and a half (2.5) hours. FIELD TRAINING



Wednesday, August 10th, 2011:


6:00am - 8:00am: TBA


8:00am - 9:00am:

(13) “Critical Incident Management and the First Responder”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(69) “The Use of Photography as a Tool in Gang Investigation”, by Sarah A. Meyer, Omaha, Nebraska. One (1) hour. MAYFAIR ROOM

(14) “The Radicalization of U.S. Prison Inmates”, by Michael J. Witkowski, CPP, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. One (1) Hour. MICHIGAN ROOM

(66) “The Internet and Gang Recruitment: Case Closed(?)”, by Mario Hesse, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN; and Chris J. Przemieniecki, Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA. One (1) hour. WINDSOR ROOM


8:00am - 10:00am:

(2) “Effective Use of NCIC for Gang Investigators”, by Marimar Rodriguez, FBI-CJIS Division, Clarksburg, WV. Two (2) Hours.

(29) “Successful Gang Offender Supervision Program: The Noble/NEC Partnership - A National Approach”, by Malik Aziz, Chairman, NEC, Philadelphia, PA; and Joseph A. McMillan, Asst. Inspector General for Investigations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Rockville, MD. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM


8:00am - 12:00pm:

(70) “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course: Part 3 of 3”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL. Four (4) hours. CONSULATE 1

(34) “Gangs and the Military: What’s the Problem? Why is it a Problem? What’s the solution?”, by Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. Four (4) hours. CONSULATE 2-3


9:00am - 10:00am:

(65) “Street Gang School 2011: Chicago’s Street Gang Violence", by Glenn Evans, M.S., Gang Specialist, Chicago, IL. One (1) hour. GOVERNORS ROOM

(50) “Players, Social Bandits, and Would be Racial Revolutionaries: Examining Hip-Hop, Narcocorrido and neo-Nazi Hate Rock”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter, Sr. Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. One (1) hour. MICHIGAN ROOM


9:00am - 11:00am:

(89) “Street Gangs and Network Analysis”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA. 2 Hours. MAYFAIR ROOM


10:00am - 11:00am:

(18) “Liability Avoidance for Gang Crime”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. One (1) hour. MICHIGAN ROOM


10:00am - 12:00pm:

(57) “An Introduction to Understanding Prison Gangs”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. Two (2) hours. GOVERNORS ROOM


12:00pm - 1:00pm: TBA

12:00pm: If you registered for Certification, then from noon onwards, if you have already accumulated 24 hours of training by adding extra hours during “early riser”, “noon time”, and “evening” sessions, make sure your evaluation form reflects the 24 hours of required training, and deliver it to the Operations Center (HURON ROOM) to pick up your certificates. Those who need to make earlier flights out of Chicago benefit from this innovative feature of our training program (early morning 6am-8am, noontime, and evening 5pm-8pm training classes outside of the regular 8am-5pm schedule allow people to accumulate their 24 hours on an accelerated basis).


1:00pm - 2:00pm:

(68) “Soverign Citizens”, by NGCRC Staff, Chicago, IL. One (1) hour. MICHIGAN ROOM


1:00pm - 2:30pm:

(87) “So.....Does it Work? Program and Intervention Evaluation”, by Andrew V. Papachristos, Ph.D.,Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mass. Amherst, Amherst, MA. 1.5 Hours (90) minutes. MAYFAIR ROOM


1:00pm - 3:00pm:

(26) “Burnout in Blue: Exploring Burnout in Law Enforcement and Related Careers”, by Todd D. Negola, Psy.D., Gang Consultant, NGCRC. Two (2) hours. GOVERNORS ROOM

(77) “Gangs in the Classroom”, by Dr. Charla Waxman, President, Charla Waxman, Ltd., Grayslake, IL. Two (2) hours. BUCKINGHAM ROOM

(63) “How to Qualify and Testify as an Expert Witness on Gangs”, Carter F. Smith, J.D., Criminal Justice Professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. Two (2) hours. CONSULATE 1


2:00pm - 3:00pm:

(8) “Gangs in the Military”, by Dr. Michael J. Witkowski, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI. One (1) hour. MICHIGAN