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Funding Recovery: The Power of Oxford Houses in Probation Success
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session Type: Workshop
This workshop explores how Community Corrections agencies can use funds to support Oxford Houses for people on probation. Participants will learn how sober living environments promote recovery, reduce recidivism, and build community partnerships. The session highlights collaboration between probation, treatment providers, and community partners to sustain recovery housing and promote accountability through peer support. Discussion will focus on evidence-based practices, the role of stable housing in prevention and relapse reduction, and the benefits of including recovery housing in supervision plans. Attendees will gain practical insight into funding, implementation, and outcomes showing how Oxford Houses support both public safety and rehabilitation.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Trenton James
Division Manager - Adult Services, Shawnee County Community Corrections
Trenton James is the Division Manager of Adult Intensive Supervision Probation Services for Shawnee County Community Corrections located in Topeka Kansas. Trenton possesses a B.A. of Science in Criminal Justice from Washburn University Topeka, Kansas and M. P. A. from the University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas. Trenton is a dedicated public servant with over two decades of passionate work committed to juvenile and adult community based supervision with an emphasis on high-risk offenders. Trenton believes that transparency, compassion and professionalism are the catalyst to creating long-term changes that reduce recidivism and promote a positive, prosocial lifestyles in justice involved individuals.
Steven L Willis
Director, Shawnee County Community Corrections
Steve Willis serves as the Director of Community Corrections in Shawnee County with over two decades of experience in the field, where he has played a large role in creating transformative initiatives and fostering evidence-based practices. Throughout his career, Steve has been instrumental in implementing innovative programs aimed at improving offender rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates. His expertise in grant writing and data analysis has been crucial in securing essential funding to support these initiatives and conduct research on offender reentry dynamics. Steve has led efforts to streamline agency policies and procedures, develop strategic planning models, and enhance agency fidelity and quality assurance. His collaborative approach has facilitated partnerships with advisory boards across Kansas, leading to the successful implementation of best practices in offender supervision and support services. Steve's dedication to excellence and commitment to evidence-based practices have left a lasting impact on the Kansas Department of Corrections and community agencies, driving positive outcomes for offenders and strengthening the fabric of communities statewide.
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