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Intensive Session: Solving Complex Supervision Problems by Implementing the Standards (FREE)
SESSION INFO
Sunday, March 1, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Type: Intensive
The National Standards for Community Supervision were developed to provide a comprehensive resource for community supervision agencies, drawing upon the latest research in the field and the perspectives of both practitioners and researchers committed to evidence-based practices. As APPA continues to collect feedback on the Standards and how agencies can best use the information, the Training Institute offers an opportunity for officers and agency leaders to brainstorm Standards implementation. To help break down the content within the Standards and do a deeper dive into subject areas that agencies rank as top priority, CJI will introduce summaries of the Standards that highlight the essential elements of each Standard. These ‘one-pager’ tools will outline: resources that may be needed to implement the Standard, questions agencies should discuss to anticipate challenges to implementation, and practical considerations around timeline and outcomes the agency might expect to observe from changes that are implemented. Specifically, this session will focus on how supervision conditions are imposed, enforced, and modified during supervision can be guided by the Standards.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Caitlin Flood
Senior Policy Specialist, Crime and Justice Institute
Caitlin started her career as a public defender and has provided training and technical assistance to different jurisdictions working towards criminal justice reform through treatment courts, pretrial interventions, and community supervision reform. Caitlin leads CJI’s community supervision revocation reform work, assisting states with data-driven, evidence-based strategies to improve supervision outcomes. Caitlin is committed to reforming the justice system through the use of data-driven approaches that reduce the reliance on incarceration, strengthen community supervision practices, and include diverse voices in planning and implementation work. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Government & Law and Philosophy from Lafayette College and her Juris Doctorate from New York University Law School.
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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