DOWD Conference
April 18-21, 2011 -- san francisco, california
Defendant / Offender Workforce Development Conference
Explosive growth in the number of people on probation or parole has propelled the population of the American corrections system to more than 7.3 million. Recent reports published by the Pew Center on the States indicate that one in every 100 people in this country are confined in prison or jail and one in 31 individuals are behind bars, on probation or parole. Of those released, 67.5% will be rearrested within three years. Having a meaningful job with a livable wage and reducing the barriers to employment have proven to reduce the likelihood of re-offending. By networking with others throughout the nation, all attendees have the opportunity to learn better practices and implement them in their home communities.
National Conference Partners 
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- National Career Development Association
- National Institute of Corrections
- Offices of Probation and Pre-Trial Services/Administrative Office of the US Courts
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Local California Planning Team
collaborating organizations
- US Department of Education
- US Department of Health and Human Services / Office of Child Support
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- US Department of Labor
- Internal Revenue Service
2011 DOWD group night
April 20th - 7:00 - 11:00 pm - Westin St. Francis
Eureka, its Gold Rush Night!!!. Join ND/CA for San Franciscos second gold rush since 1849. Take a load off from all your employment mining, and join us for a night of fun. For a modest entry fee of $25, you will enjoy a casino-styled night of games, dancing and light appetizers. However, the spirits of San Francisco is cash bar basis.
Raffle tickets can be purchased throughout the conference to win exciting prizes. All raffle proceeds will go toward the ND/CA clothing closet and non-allocated emergency services.
Sign up on your registration form today!
DOWD After hours activities
Tuesday Evening Happy Hour for DOWD Attendees at Swig
Do you need restaurant guides for around the hotel? Perhaps you want to attend an Oakland A's game? Click here to access San Fran information courtesy of the Local Planning Team.
Nearby Westin Restaurant Guide
Check out further information under Hotel & Travel Info regarding Top 10 things to do in San Francisco!
DOWD Program book
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DOWD Presenter Bios
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Detailed conference information can be found on the right sidebar of these conference pages. New information will be added, so please check back. If you have any questions, contact NCDA headquarters at dpennington@ncda.org.
2011 DOWD Conference
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2011 DOWD Agenda
Conference-At-A-Glance
*Click Here for Presenter Bios
Monday, April 18, 2011:
3:00 – 6:00 pm Registration Open
4:00 – 6:00 pm OWDS Master Trainers/Instructors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pm First Timers Session
6:00 – 7:30 pm Welcome Reception
Tuesday, April 19, 2011:
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
Exhibits Open
7:30 – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area
8:30 – 10:30 am Opening Plenary
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Workshops A (9 separate workshops will run concurrently)
12:30 – 1:45 pm Lunch on own
2:00 – 4:30 pm Regional Partnership Roundtables
5:00 – evening Attractions on own
Wednesday, April 20, 2011:
7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
Exhibits Open
7:30 – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Area
8:30 – 9:45 am Second Plenary/Keynote
11:45 – 1:15 pm Third Plenary/Luncheon
Thursday, April 21, 2011:
8:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Open
10:15 – 11:30 am Closing Plenary/Keynote
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch on own
1:00 – 5:00 pm BOP Inmate Skills Development/Reentry*
*required for the BOP staff; open to anyone interested in attending.
