CYJS TRAINING AND EVENTS SCHEDULE

Below please find the schedule for CYJS meetings, training, conferences and special events for 2010. Registration invitations and detailed information about meetings/training events will be included in the Quarterly Newsletters and forwarded by email to all committees closer to each event. Please contact either Anthony B. Scott at ascott@calgaryyouthjustice.com , 403.261.9861, Ext 223 or Tammy McCorkell at tmccorkell@calgaryyouthjustice.com , 403.261.9861, Ext 222 for additional information..

New Volunteer Training Courses

New Volunteer Training consists of three parts. All are held at the Calgary Youth Attendance Centre, 3850 Manchester Rd, SE from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. To register contact: Tammy McCorkell, 403.261.9861, Ext 222; tmccorkell@calgaryyouthjustice.com

  • Serial 09/10
    • Part 1 - Thurs, September 16th 
    • Part 2 - Thurs, September 23rd 
    • Part 3 - Thurs, September 30th

Note: This series will be capped at 15 participants.

Advanced Training Opportunity

The next round of Refresher Training will focus on FASD in the Justice System. It is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21st from 7 to 9pm and will be held at the Calgary Youth Attendance Centre, 3850 Manchester Rd. 
 
The eveing will be facilitated by Marilyn Jerowsky, FASD Coordinator the the Solicitor General's Office. This opportunity is available to all volunteers.
 
Ron Toner may be contacted at 403.297.7740 or Ron.Toner@gov.ab.ca to register. This session is free of charge.
 
Refresher Training Course
 
Ron Toner and Tammy McCorkell will review case management and introduce techniques for motivational interviewing with time set aside for questions and/or concerns. Refresher training is open to anyone interested in finding out what has changed since their New Volunteer Training or just keen on honing their skills. No minimum period of service is required - all volunteers are welcome to participate. Group size will be limited to 15 participants.
 
To register, please contact Ron Toner via email at: Ron.Toner@gov.ab.ca by Friday, May 28th.

Tours of Calgary Young Offender Centre

  • Thurs, January 21, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
  • Thurs, February 18, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Contact: Tammy McCorkell, 403.261.9861, Ext 222 or tmccorkell@calgaryyouthjustice.com

Chairs Meetings/Community Resource Meetings

The Spring 2010 Chair's Meeting/Community Resource Meeting will again be held at the Calgary Youth Attendace Centre from 6 to approx. 8:30 PM. A light dinner will be provided for the Chair's portion and refreshments for the Community Resources portion. Please see the December, 2009 Newsletter for additional information.  

  • March 23rd, 2010. Chair's Meeting: 6:00 - 7:30 Community Resource Meeting: 7:30 to 8:30 at CYAC (3850 Machester Rd SE)
Contact: Tammy McCorkell, 403.261.9861, Ext 222 or tmccorkell@calgaryyouthjustice.com
Contact: Anthony B. Scott, 403.261.9861, Ext 223; ascott@calgaryyouthjustice.com

Special Events

  • CYJS AGM and Volunteer Celebration - May 26th, 2010 at La Joie de Vivre banquet hall - 1008 14th Street SE. For more information contact: Denise Blair, 403.261.9861, Ext 221; dblair@calgaryyouthjustice.com