Lauren A Henderson
Kuttawa,KY
Summary
Justice Program Administrator with extensive experience at the Kentucky Department of Corrections, excelling in compliance management and staff development. Proven track record in conducting audits and mentoring leaders, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. Skilled in policy writing and effective leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Justice Program Administrator
Kentucky Department of Corrections
04.2020 - Current
- Conduct compliance reviews and mock audits for Kentucky Department of Corrections Adult Institutions and contracted Community Confinement Facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky to ensure continual compliance of federal PREA standards.
- Mentor Adult Institution PREA Compliance Managers, Community Confinement Facility leadership, and investigators by sharing knowledge and insights gained through years of experience in the field, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Assist in agency collection of accurate and uniform data necessary for annual submission to US Department of Justice.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of agency compliance reviews and audits, helping to track progress and ensure appropriate follow-up corrective actions are taken as needed.
- Oversee, advise, and conduct final review of all Kentucky Department of Corrections Community Confinement Facility PREA investigations.
- Organize and facilitate training sessions for staff members involved in the administration and investigation process of PREA to develop staff first responder and investigator skills and enhance PREA knowledge for the overall safety of Kentucky incarcerated offenders.
- Provide ongoing direction and leadership for agency, division, and branch operations.
Procedures Development Specialist II
Kentucky Department of Corrections
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Write institutional policies and procedures for Western Kentucky Correctional Complex by researching federal and state laws and Departmental policy and procedures.
- Coordinate American Corrections Association (ACA) process - oversee, plan, coordinate and review work of staff involved in the accreditation process.
- Monitor and facilitate compliance of 55 ACA standards, 44 of which are mandatory.
- Oversee institutional programs to ensure standards are met, recommend and make changes as necessary.
- Perform mock ACA audits, Program Security Reviews, and Mock PREA audits in multiple institutions throughout the Kentucky Department of Corrections.
- Supervise subordinate employees within Procedures office, approve time and leave request, conduct employee evaluations.
- Serve as institutional Public Information Officer (PIO) - communicate with Center Office PIO, address media handled at institutional level, draft press releases for departmental PIO regarding institutional cases.
- Serve as institutional Duty Officer periodically. The Duty Officer may make decisions normally made by the Warden in their absence.
Classification Treatment Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Perform duties in the evaluation, assessment, and counseling of offenders in a correctional setting.
- Interview, assess, and counsel offenders to identify behavioral patterns and develop case history.
- Serve on committees and prepare reports to determine classification, program involvement, adjustment matters, and other offender needs.
- Provide daily counseling to offenders regarding institutional, personal, and family matters.
- Coordinate communication between offenders, their families, attorneys, and outside agencies.
- Manage crisis situations effectively by assessing risk factors and employing de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to inform decision-making in the development of treatment plans for offenders.
Secretary to Deputy Warden of Programs/Support Services
Kentucky Department of Corrections
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintain daily report documents, memos, and invoices for the office of the Deputy of Programs and Support Services.
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and hearings for Deputy Warden, and conducted follow-up communication to clients.
- Disseminate record data on offender movements to appropriate divisions within the Kentucky Department of Corrections (Transfer Coordinator).
- Prepare and submit Daily Institutional Count to Central Office, utilizing KOMS, and working with WKCC Operations Officer and Shift Captain to ensure accurate institutional count of offenders.
- Work with discretion and understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Secretary/Drug Court Liaison
Commonwealth's Attorney 56th Judicial District
06.2011 - 02.2013
- Handle sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing criminal files and data.
- Maintain daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars of Commonwealth's Attorney (CA) and Assistant CA.
- Draft correspondence, court orders, and dictation of court ordered documents for attorneys, judges, Circuit Clerk's office.
- Compose detainer letter for out-of-state incarcerated defendants.
- Prepare discovery (evidence) of case files for defense attorneys.
- Serve as liaison for CA for Drug Court program, assisting in decision making on sanctions, Phase promotion, and graduation of participating defendants.
- Organize and maintain active Circuit case files.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mid Continent University
99 E Powell Road, Mayfield, KY 4206612-2013
Timeline
Justice Program Administrator
Kentucky Department of Corrections
04.2020 - Current
Procedures Development Specialist II
Kentucky Department of Corrections
08.2017 - 04.2020
Classification Treatment Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
01.2014 - 08.2017
Secretary to Deputy Warden of Programs/Support Services
Kentucky Department of Corrections
03.2013 - 01.2014
Secretary/Drug Court Liaison
Commonwealth's Attorney 56th Judicial District
06.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mid Continent University
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