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From Within the Circle: Developing Tribal Reentry Programs Using Existing Strengths
SESSION INFO
Monday, March 2, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Session Type: Workshop
How do tribal nations create effective reentry programs when funding is limited or nonexistent? This interactive session explores how tribal communities can design, launch, and sustain reentry efforts using existing people, partnerships, and practices. Participants will examine models from Indian Country where probation, courts, cultural programs, and community members have built strong reentry pathways without new money. The session highlights how to map existing resources, leverage cultural and community assets, and create coordinated case plans that draw on tradition, values, and collaboration. Attendees will leave with a practical action plan for building a reentry program that is realistic, culturally grounded, and sustainable—proving that the best solutions often come from within the circle.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Greg Brown
Program Manager, National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College
Greg Brown brings over 32 years of experience in the corrections field, with a career spanning leadership, innovation, and frontline service. He is the former Chief Probation Officer for Colorado’s 20th Judicial District, where he oversaw adult and juvenile supervision and spearheaded several specialized initiatives. Greg’s background includes the supervision, treatment, and management of high-risk clients, including individuals involved in domestic violence and sex crimes. He has played a pivotal role in developing and implementing cutting-edge programs such as enhanced domestic violence treatment tracks, gender-responsive supervision teams focused on women’s issues, and community-based best practices for managing complex and high-risk offender populations. A passionate advocate for holistic and culturally informed approaches, Greg has helped establish problem-solving courts, restorative justice initiatives, and standards and policies that support client accountability and successful reintegration. For more than 20 years, he has worked closely with tribal probation and reentry professionals, delivering training and technical assistance to support culturally respectful and effective supervision practices across Indian Country. Currently, Greg serves as a Program Manager with the National Criminal Justice Training Center at Fox Valley Technical College, where he continues to lead national efforts in professional development, systems improvement, and tribal justice engagement.
Mark Dyea
Tribal Grants Manager, American Probation and Parole Association
Mark Dyea is an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Laguna and Disabled Veteran. Mark is the Tribal Grants Manager for the American Probation and Parole Association where he collaborates with Tribes to secure training and technical assistance in program planning, implementation, and enhancement. Mark has 17 years of Community Supervision and Treatment Court experience. Mark worked for the Pueblo of Laguna’s Probation & Parole Services for over ten years (2004-2015) as a Probation Officer, Wellness Court Coordinator, and Program Manager. During his time with Laguna’s Probation & Parole Services Mark co-founded the Pueblo’s Community Wellness Court and served as its Co-Coordinator from 2007 to 2014. Mark has also worked as a Case Manager for the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Specialty Courts and Coordinator for the Pueblo of San Felipe Healing to Wellness Court. Mark served as a Sr. Consultant for the NADCP Tribal Healing to Wellness Court Planning Initiative and as faculty for TLPI. As a consultant Mark has worked with numerous jurisdictions across the country to develop and enhance Treatment Courts.
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