About the webinar

Correctional cohorts present with a range of complex needs, requiring highly specialised intervention for successful rehabilitation and community reintegration. This essential webinar, focusing on group work, provides practitioners with expert strategies for managing the unique challenges of working with individuals engaged with the justice system.

The training explores how strengths-based practice is crucial for building client motivation and engagement within correctional settings. You will examine supporting theories and learn practical approaches for building trust, vulnerability, and engagement, which are vital for supporting individuals on remand and fostering their reintegration needs.

Secure your registration to enhance your capacity to lead effective groups and implement strengths-based models, directly contributing to successful rehabilitation and positive outcomes for this complex cohort. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Analyse the challenges specific to working with correctional cohorts and their families.
• Understand how strengths-based practice successfully builds motivation and engagement for individuals in the justice system.
• Apply theories and strategies that support the role of building engagement, vulnerability, and trust in group settings.
• Acquire skills to assist individuals on remand and support their rehabilitation and reintegration needs.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for all professionals involved in the rehabilitation and support of correctional cohorts and their families.

The target audience includes:

• Professionals working with Correctional Cohorts
• Trainers and Program Facilitators in the correctional system
• Community Organisation Workers
• Social Workers and Case Managers
• Counsellors and Family Therapists
• Youth Justice Professionals

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by two highly experienced professionals in rehabilitation, group facilitation, and correctional services:

Lucille Hart – Training Lead for Family Violence and Relationship Counselling and an experienced facilitator at Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV). She has substantial experience working with correctional cohorts, including facilitating and leading programs for individuals engaged with the correctional system. Lucille also provides training for government and non-profit organisations in areas such as vicarious trauma and managing challenging behaviours.

Luke McCord – An experienced Program Facilitator who works with correctional cohorts and the Support for Fathers team at RAV. He brings over 12 years of experience in both the government and private sectors, including 6 years with Youth Justice. Luke is passionate about working with men and fathers, blending his professional experience to engage people from all walks of life.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]