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Facilitating Behavior Change: Building Training Capacity, Growing the Skills
SESSION INFO
Monday, August 17, 2026
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Session Type: Workshop
This interactive workshop introduces participants to the National Institute of Corrections Facilitating Behavior Change (FBC) training and the soon to be available the FBC Train the Trainer curriculum. The training is designed to introduce staff to both the philosophy and the steps of Core Correctional Practices (CCP), building understanding and confidence in using the skills. The session explores how and when CCP skills can be applied to influence long-term behavior change in people under community supervision by addressing thinking patterns, motivation, and decision-making. The Train the Trainer curriculum provides future trainers with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to facilitate training on CCPs and teach staff how to effectively apply the skills during one-on-one interactions with individuals on community supervision. Through facilitated discussion and practical demonstrations, participants will examine real-world supervision and teaching/coaching scenarios to strengthen their understanding of skill application across roles and settings.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Katie Green
National Programs Advisor, National Institute of Corrections
Katie Green is a National Programs Advisor with the National Institute of Corrections overseeing and actively participating in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of resources to enhance the competencies of criminal justice practitioners. Prior to joining NIC 14 years ago, Katie was the Director of community criminal justice agencies in Williamsburg and Portsmouth, Virginia. She also served as an implementation team member in the Commonwealth of Virginia leading organizational change efforts, improving pretrial and community corrections services and programming with the implementation of evidence- based practices. Included in her portfolio with NIC, Katie manages resource development for community supervision (pretrial, probation and parole) organizations to include leadership and staff training, organizational technical assistance and training to help organizations reengineer and create effective organizations that support behavior change for people under community supervision. Katie is also providing responsive technical assistance for local criminal justice systems, with a focus on maximizing the role of Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils (CJCCs) to improve criminal justice system operations.
Valerie Meade
Deputy Director, Crime and Justice Institute
Valerie Meade is a Deputy Director with the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI). Valerie brings nearly three decades of experience in the adult and youth justice field, with a robust background in both community and institutional settings. Her expertise encompasses cognitive-behavioral interventions, motivational interviewing, case management, model fidelity, staff development and continuous quality improvement. In her role as Deputy Director at CJI, Valerie oversees initiatives aimed at assisting jurisdictions with the sustainable implementation of evidence-based practices. She supports staff and stakeholders through culture change to foster improved outcomes. Valerie is dedicated to enhancing the quality of justice system programs and practices through collaborative efforts that lead to improved public safety. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.
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