On July 25, 2007, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) will assemble a diverse panel of experts working in community corrections, faith-based, victim services, and workforce provider environments during its 3-hour live broadcast to address this issue as it relates to community safety. The panelists will introduce participants to NIC’s systemic model for building bridges to employment for offenders.

This broadcast will assist participants with the following:

• Identifying and addressing barriers to employment faced by released offenders.
• Working with employers on offender related job development.
• Building bridges systemically to increase offender employment opportunities and enhance community safety.
• Developing a “4th hour” action plan to integrate and expand the information presented.

This broadcast is available without charge to any agency or facility nationwide with access to the Internet or a satellite dish or downlink (both analog C-Band and digital KU-Band transponders). If your agency does not have its own satellite dish, check to see if a local college, federal prison, or hotel in your area has a downlinked meeting room.

Update:  As of 7/24/2007 9:27:14 AM, this broadcast has:

• 355 registered sites
• 2061 expected participants
• 252 site using the Internet

This 3-hour broadcast will be viewed by many in the corrections field.  Join the rest of your colleagues and register today!