Day 2: Unlocking Futures: Keys to Supervising Justice-Impacted Individuals Presentation
Presenters: Helen ‘Skip’ Skipper, BS, NYCPS, Executive Director, The NYC Justice Peer Initiative, Precious Lugo, YPA, Statewide Youth Engagement Specialist, Families Together in NYS This session, led by a led by criminal and juvenile justice reform advocates with firsthand experience of the system, explores effective strategies for supervising justice-impacted individuals. Through a blend of personal insights and evidence-based practices, participants will learn how to foster an environment that supports reintegration and personal growth. The session aims to challenge stereotypes, encourage empathy, and provide practical tools for supervisors to empower those impacted by the justice system. By focusing on transformational leadership and community building, attendees will leave the session equipped to make a meaningful difference in the lives of justice-impacted individuals and contribute to broader criminal justice reform efforts. Presentation Slides will be available soon