MPN Criminal Justice Committee Committee

A specialized action sub-committee of the Montana's Peer Network (MPN) Board of Directors

Thank you for your interest in serving Criminal Justice Committee, by the Montana's Peer Network (MPN) Board of Directors. The mission of MPN is to lead the expansion and development of recovery-oriented behavioral health services across Montana. JSPIR's purpose is to support MPN's mission through targeted systems-change advocacy for the collaborative implementation of Peer Support programming and services across the spectrum of justice system involvement.

Montana’s Peer Network is a 501c3 non-profit corporation. The goal of the committee is to advance the integration of peer support and recovery programs across all levels of justice-system involvement. This committee serves as an advocacy and advisory vessel for education, training, development, implementation, and integration of a specialized Justice System Peer Support workforce in Montana. Members must identify as justice-involved individuals in stable recovery. All prospective committee members are encouraged to attend MPN's Beyond Incarceration Justice System Peer Specialist training.

Applications are reviewed by the committee chairperson and the MPN Board of Directors to approve committee members. Committee recommendation for appointment is determined by a majority quorum vote of existing committee members. Committee vote results are provided to the MPN Board of Directors for final appointment approval.

The Chairperson, or other committee designee, will communicate with prospective members upon receipt of application and throughout the approval process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or denial and details of committee appointment upon final Board of Directors approval.

Meeting information is provided to prospective committee members after appointment applications are received. The MPN Board of Directors meet on the third Saturday of every month. Attendance and active participation in committee meetings and communications during the application process is strongly encouraged to demonstrate interest and dedication to the activities and efforts.

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* 1. Demographic Information

Name

Employer

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Why you are interested in joining the Criminal Justice Committee?

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* 3. Can you commit to attending all meetings as they are scheduled?

Yes

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* 4. The voice of advocacy and program development for a Specialized Justice System Peer Support workforce, seeking to integrate peer support throughout the justice system spectrum and provide transformational support services to others journeying through justice system involvement. This requires committee members to have direct lived experience through the justice system. Do you identify as a justice-involved person?

Yes

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* 5. How long have you been outside of your justice-involvement journey? Please share your level of justice system experience.

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* 6. Are you currently a licensed, active member of the CBHPSS workforce in Montana or pursuing CBHPSS licensing?

Yes

Yes, pursuing CBHPSS license

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* 7. If certified, how long have you provided CBHPSS services?

Less than 6 months

6 months - 1 year

1 year - 2 years

2 years- 3 years

3 or more years

I have attended state-approved peer support training and am currently pursuing CBHPSS licensing

None of the above

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* 8. Do you have experience serving on a board or committee? Please describe.

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* 9. Which of the following skills do you feel most competent in? Check all that appply.

Technical Writing

Email Correspondence

Presenting

Project Coordination

Research

Development

Time Managment

Outreach

Leadership

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Can you dedicate 4-6 hours per month for the committee meetings, task assignments, committee outreach, and communication in between scheduled meetings?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you have hi-speed internet and a quiet, uninterrupted space to attend virtual meetings? (Cell phones do not meet this requirement)

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Which of the following areas of interest and/or experience in the CBHPSS workforce apply to you? Please check all that apply

Child Protective Services (court-ordered/conviction-related)

Families of Incarcerated Individuals

DOC Mental Health/SUD treatment facilities

Pre-Sentence Incarceration (county and local detention centers)

Specialty Courts

Jail Diversion

Re-Entry Preparedness skills/training

Systems-Change Advocacy

Community Corrections

Treatment Court Programs

Pre-Release Centers

Federal Detention Facilities

Veterans Court

Mental Health Court

Long-Term Incarceration (18 months +)

Crisis Intervention (detention facilities, courts, prison, probation, parole, etc.

Probation/Parole

Transitional Living/Sober Living/Recovery Homes

De-Institutionalization

Other (please specify)

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* 13. At times we will need to outreach to community partners. What is you comfort level with outreach and follow-through?

Comfortable

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MPN Criminal Justice Committee Committee

A specialized action sub-committee of the Montana's Peer Network (MPN) Board of Directors

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* 1. Demographic Information

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* 2. Why you are interested in joining the Criminal Justice Committee?

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* 3. Can you commit to attending all meetings as they are scheduled?

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* 5. How long have you been outside of your justice-involvement journey? Please share your level of justice system experience.

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* 6. Are you currently a licensed, active member of the CBHPSS workforce in Montana or pursuing CBHPSS licensing?

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* 7. If certified, how long have you provided CBHPSS services?

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* 8. Do you have experience serving on a board or committee? Please describe.

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* 9. Which of the following skills do you feel most competent in? Check all that appply.

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* 10. Can you dedicate 4-6 hours per month for the committee meetings, task assignments, committee outreach, and communication in between scheduled meetings?

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* 11. Do you have hi-speed internet and a quiet, uninterrupted space to attend virtual meetings? (Cell phones do not meet this requirement)

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* 12. Which of the following areas of interest and/or experience in the CBHPSS workforce apply to you? Please check all that apply

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* 13. At times we will need to outreach to community partners. What is you comfort level with outreach and follow-through?

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* 14. What are the biggest issues faced by justice-involved individuals journeying through the system and/or re-entering communities?