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The Map Isn’t the Problem: How Leadership Drives Evidence-Based Practice
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Session Type: Workshop
Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) are widely adopted across community corrections, yet implementation gaps persist. Research shows that leadership behavior, not policy alone, determines whether EBPs are applied with fidelity. This interactive session explores how supervisors and managers translate evidence into daily practice through coaching, communication, and culture-building. Participants will examine research on leadership impact, including engagement, coaching effectiveness, and implementation science, while engaging in real-world scenarios that reflect common challenges in community corrections. Through a structured, skill-based activity, participants will practice applying the “4 C’s” leadership framework, Clarity, Coaching, Consistency, and Culture, to strengthen staff performance and client outcomes. This session bridges research and leadership, equipping participants with practical tools to move EBPs from theory into action.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Rowneé Sojourner Winn
Deputy Probation Officer, Alameda County Probation
Rowneé Sojourner Winn is a Deputy Probation Officer with the Alameda County Probation Department and has over two decades of experience in the justice system. She began her career as a Juvenile Institutional Officer before promoting to Deputy Probation Officer and has served in multiple assignments working with high-risk justice-involved individuals and their families, including Juvenile Field Supervision, the nationally recognized Transition Center, and the SB 823 Secure Track/Firm Roots program. A Joyfields Institute Certified Evidence-Based Practitioner, she has trained staff in Motivational Interviewing, COMPAS-R, Medic First Aid, Making Proud Choices, and several other evidence-based practice trainings. Mrs. Winn also contributed to the department's Vision 2030 strategic plan and holds a Master of Public Administration from California State University, East Bay.
She is currently assigned to the Best Practices & Innovative Strategies Unit, where she supports the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for staff, clients, and the community. Beyond her work in probation, Mrs. Winn serves in leadership roles within her community and local government, where she is committed to developing leaders, strengthening organizations and public safety, and creating lasting community impact.
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