NABCJ CONFERENCE AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

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40th ANNIVERSARY

This is an official publication of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice. This publication is designed to explore the full spectrum of African-American involvement in the criminal justice field, and to examine the range of issues in this arena. Its aim is to enhance communications and to keep members of NABCJ informed of developments and achievements throughout the country. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of NABCJ, its affiliates or advertisers. All photos and articles will be subject to editing according to available space. All material becomes the property of NABCJ and will not be returned. NABCJ is a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Visit us on the web at www.nabcj.org, see us on Instagram at (www.instagram.com @nabcj), follow us on Twitter @NABCJ. You

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"No man is an island, no man stands alone, each man's joy, is joy to me , each man's grief is my own. We need one another so I will defend, each man as my brother, each man as my friend". These words were written by an unknown author many decades ago, but they still ring true. NABCJ, this organization that stands forty years later has brought many people and groups together. Relationships, networking and friendships have been cultivated by many of our members after becoming involved in our organization. As we move forward and continue to be involved in the communities and neighborhoods where we live, it is important that we remember that no man is an island. We need to be connected to our youth through mentoring and coaching programs. Working closely with our Adopt-A-Schools program and making sure we are there to make a positive difference and impact in the lives of our children. They are our future and we owe them a solid and sound foundation on which to stand. Encourage our youth to stay in school and focus on getting an education. Help them to reach for the stars and not be afraid to land on the moon.

ANDREA CARSON NABCJ VICE-PRESIDENT

No man stands alone. We have family members, friends and know others who have been touched by the criminal justice system. Reentry back into the cities where they live is so important. They have served their sentence, done their time, now it is time for us to help them become restored and reconnected to their families, embraced by their communities and employed in jobs that will help them be good providers for their loved ones. We need one another, so I will defend, each man as my brother, each man as my friend! It is easy to walk away from someone who is broken or needs our help, but the right and honorable thing to do is reach out and help them. Sometimes help can be as simple as listening or directing someone to a job opening or other resources which may assist them. As we help to build each other up, our neighborhoods flourish, our communities prosper and all humanity benefits. Most of our Chapters are all active in some type of community service, mentoring or faith based activity in the states and in our Caribbean chapters. The NABCJ membership realizes no man is an island, no man stands alone! As we progress towards another four decades of service and commitment let us do so with a spirit of tireless dedication to our mission and our future. Looking forward to seeing you in Little Rock and excited about all of our possibilities. Andrea Carson NABCJ VICE-PRESIDENT

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A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE ASSOCIATION OF CARIBBEAN HEADS OF CORRECTIONS AND PRISON SERVICES The 7th Annual Conference and Business Meeting of the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services (ACHCPS) took place at the Cotton Bay Hotel and Gaiety Ballroom in Gros Islet, St. Lucia from Monday June 17th 2013 through Thursday June 20th 2013.

President Hilary Herman

President Carlyle Holder

Krishna Bedassie Caribbean Representative NABCJ

This major regional criminal justice conference was hosted by the ACHCPS in conjunction with the United States based National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) and the St. Lucia Prison Service. Heads of Corrections and Prison Services from various Caribbean jurisdictions attended this event. The theme for the conference “Establishing Regional Correctional Standards: A Review of Policies, Procedures and Practices for Implementation” afforded the unique opportunity for heads of corrections and prison services from all across the region to network and exchange ideas with other experts in this noble profession in a profound way geared towards creating better prison/corrections agencies and communities for this and future generations of Caribbean citizens. A number of high ranking officials including St. Lucia’s Governor General Dame Calliopa Pearlette Louisy, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs and National Security Mrs. Glenda Polious, Commissioner of Police Mr. Vernon Francois, Chief Fire Officer Leslie Fountelle, Director of Corrections from the Virginia Department of Corrections USA Mr. Harold Clarke and Commissioner of Corrections from the Massachusetts Department of Corrections Mr. Luis Spencer were in attendance at the opening ceremony which began at 8.30 a.m. at the Gaiety Ballroom.

Dame Pearlette Louisy

Senator Victor La Corbiniere

Senator Christlyn Moore

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Senator the Honourable Victor La Corbiniere the Minister of Legal Affairs, Home Affairs and National Security in St. Lucia delivered the feature address. Those in attendance also heard from President of the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prisons Services and Director of Corrections for St. Lucia Mr. Hilary Herman, NABCJ President Mr. Carlyle I. Holder and NABCJ Caribbean Representative Mr. Krshna Bedassie. Apart from the regular business meetings , training and networking opportunities there were some major events such as the Justice Forum and the Keynote Luncheon.

Members of the NABCJ Delegation (Back Row– From Left) NABCJ Conference Chair-Bruce Pearson, Workshop Presenter-Dr. Margaret Moore, NABCJ National Office Manager-Deborah Burwell, NABCJ President Carlyle I. Holder, NABCJ Chief of Conference Operations-Missy Tobias, Workshop Presenter-Dr. Melvina Sumter and NABCJ Caribbean Representative & Chief of Communications-Krishna Bedassie share a photo with (Front Row– From Left) Commissioner of Prisons Trinidad & Tobago– Martin Martinez, ACHCPS President-Hilary Herman, Permanent Secretary in the St. Lucia Ministry of National Security -Glenda Polious, Minister of National Security St. Lucia - Senator the Honourable Victor LaCorbiniere and Minister of Justice Trinidad & Tobago Senator the Honoourable Christlyn Moore. (MISSING IN PHOTO FROM NABCJ DELEGATION): Director Harold Clarke-Virginia Department of Corrections, Commissioner Luis Spencer-Massachusetts Department of Corrections and Derrick Miller-Workshop Presenter.

The Justice Forum which was moderated by Deputy Commissioner of Prisons from Trinidad & Tobago Mr. Conrad Barrow was held immediately after the opening ceremony. The Panellists were Director of Corrections from the Virginia Department of Corrections Mr. Harold Clarke, Commissioner of Corrections from the Massachusetts Department of Corrections Mr. Luis Spencer, Associate Professor in Sociology and Criminal Justice Dr. Melvina Sumter and Consultant on Prison Reform and Development Mr. Nicholas Brooke. The panel addressed issues such as International Accreditation Standards – the Advantages and Benefits, The Advantages, Benefits and Importance of a Modern and Effective Criminal Justice System, Strategies and Philosophies which can guide renewed efforts at Prison Reform in the Caribbean and Alternative Approaches to the Typical Responses of Arrest, Trial and Incarceration. The Keynote Luncheon was held on the Wednesday and had as the feature speaker Senator the Honourable Christlyn Moore, the Minister of Justice from Trinidad & Tobago who shared with those in attendance some of the strategies being adopted by Trinidad & Tobago with the aim of reforming the Prison services there.

One of the most significant outcomes of the conference though was our ability to provide training opportunities over the four day period for approximately 70% of the staff attached to the Bordelais Correctional Facility, the main prison on the island. Overall the conference was a tremendous success and the Heads of Corrections and Prison Services from various Caribbean jurisdic- Directors and Commissioners were extremely tions with Minister of National Security St. Lucia - Senator the Honourable pleased and grateful for the work that NABCJ was Victor LaCorbiniere. doing in the Caribbean Region. At their final business meeting they voted unanimously to combine next years ACHCPS Conference and Business Meeting with the NABCJ 41st Annual Conference and Training Institute in Orlando.

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THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS RESPONSE TEAM FROM THE BORDELAIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

MISSY TOBIAS & DEBORAH BURWELL AT THE REGISTRATION DESK

DIRECTOR HILARY HERMAN SENATOR VICTOR LACORBINIERE & PRESIDENT CARLYLE hOLDER

DIRECTOR HILARY HERMAN, PRESIDENT CARLYLE HOLDER AND STAFF FROM THE BORDELAIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

IDA DESCARTES,CLETA EDWARD, KRISHNA BEDASSIE, MATHELDA DEMAR & CASILDA SEVERIN.

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HEADS OF CORRECTIONS AND PRISON SERVICES FROM THE UNITED STATES AND THEIR CARIBBEAN COLLEAGUES ENJOYING THE ST. LUCIAN CULTURE.

BRUCE PEARSON, CARLYLE HOLDER AND A MEMBER OF A FAITH BASED ORGANIZATION FROM ST. LUCIA.

DENNIS BLANC SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS DOMINICA

OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS DIRECTOR HILARY HERMAN & MRS. ANNMARIE HERMAN

CARLYLE HOLDER, CONRAD BARROW AND DWAYNE BENJAMIN

HILARY HERMAN, CARLYLE HOLDER, KRISHNA BEDASSIE & BRUCE PEARSON

MR. & MRS. MARTIN MARTINEZ

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Dear President Holder, NABCJ Board of Directors & Members, The 7th Annual Conference and Business Meeting of the Association of Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prisons Services (ACHCPS) was held recently in St. Lucia. It was truly a rewarding and successful event. Our members were afforded various opportunities to network, form strategic alliances and exchange ideas with other experts from the criminal justice arena. They were also the recipients of high quality training from a team of experienced law enforcement experts, criminal justice professionals, educators and workshop presenters. Additionally approximately 70% of the our Prison Staff received training over the four day period. We were able as well to deal with some of the pressing issues affecting our association and deal with matters directly related to the improvement of the criminal justice system in the region. In this regard I wish to express the sincere thanks and appreciation of all heads of Corrections and Prison Services and all twenty three member states of the Caribbean Community for the unwavering support of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice. Without the support of your association and the expert guidance and support of President Carlyle Holder and your Caribbean Representative Krishna Bedassie we would not have been able to achieve what we did. I also thank your National Office Manager Ms Deborah Burwell for her work prior to and during the conference.

Our members voted unanimously to combine our 8 th Annual Conference and Business Meeting with your 41st Conference and Training Institute in Orlando in 2014. We are grateful to President Holder for accepting our proposal to do so. This partnership will expose our members to the best practices, procedures , policies and standards which will go a long way in assiting the Caribbean Region in developing modern and effective corrections agencies in all our jurisdictions. As we continue to build upon the success of our St. Lucia conference we look forward to the continuity of our relationship with NABCJ and the critical role you have been playing for over 12 years in creating a brighter future for our criminal justice system all across the Caribbean. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing and meeting all of you at your 40th Anniversary Celebrations in Little Rock. Sincerely, Hilary Herman ACHCPS PRESIDENT.

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NABCJ CONFERENCE AND TRAINING INSTITUTE Deborah NABCJ Burwell

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Hello NABCJ Family & Friends, The days are rolling by and the clock is ticking away as the countdown begins to the NABCJ Conference and Training Institue and 40 th Anniversary Celebrations. The conference planning committee has done its work and everything is in place to welcome you to the BEST Criminal Justice Conference in America. I guarantee you we will be Rocking in Little Rock come July 20th. Joining us will be Anthony Hamilton, The Whispers, Doug E` Fresh, Beverly Crawford, Jamarien Moore, a two hundred voice choir, Susan Taylor, Charles Dutton, Six Directors of Corrections from the US and President of the Caribbean Heads of Corrections and Prison Services.

Bruce Pearson CONFERENCE CHAIR I tell you this is not an event you would want to miss or hear about. After July 25th you want to be one of those persons telling folks about what they missed. So hurry up and book your place in history, NABCJ will only be celebrating 40 years as a leading criminal justice organization once. I look forward to seeing and meeting all of you then. Bruce Pearson CHAIR CONFERENCE PLANNING GROUP

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When NABCJ President Carlyle I. Holder decided to establish the Membership Spotlight as a feature in our monthly newsletter, THE PULSE travelled to the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado, where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure to focus on NABCJ’s first Lifetime Member Elaine Neal. Last month THE PULSE went to the furthest navigable point on the James River, Richmond, Virginia to place our attention on someone who is believed to be the oldest living NABCJ Member, Clarence “Coach” Sessoms. In this issue we have come to Atlanta, Georgia where fine dining, shopping and rich history combine with unique attractions to create a city with southern charm and world-class sophistication to feature longstanding NABCJ Member Therone Pratter. Therone Pratter was born in 1955 in Tifton, Georgia, after which his parents moved to Miami, Florida. Therone remained in Florida until entering Morris Brown College in 1973. Following his graduation from Morris Brown, he began employment with THERONE PRATTER the Internal Revenue Service. In 1979, Mr. Pratter secured employment with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in January 2009 after thirty years, where he was employed as the Drug Treatment Oversight Specialist. Mr. Pratter became a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice in 1986 after attending his first

national conference and training institute in Washington, DC. He is a Lifetime member of NABCJ and a former Chapter President of the Atlanta, Georgia chapter. He previously served on the National Board of Directors representing the Southeast Region. Mr. Pratter is currently the Parliamentarian for the National Board of Directors. Throughout his membership in NABCJ, Mr. Pratter has been a strong supporter of the organization and dedicated his time, resources and talents to the organization. Mr. Pratter is a Lifetime member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is currently the Director of the Kappa Leadership and Mentoring program. A member of the Greater Travelers Rest Church, Mr. Pratter sings in the choir. Therone was married to Anita Pratter who went on to be with the Lord in 2011, together they have two sons, Patrick and Padreus. JOIN US NEXT MONTH AS WE TRAVEL TO YET ANOTHER GREAT AMERICAN CITY TO FIND OUTSTANDING NABCJ MEMBERS.

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In 1977, that facility was renamed Mable Bassett Correctional Center and Ted was appointed as Warden. This appointment made him the first Black Warden in the State of Oklahoma. He served in that capacity until May 1984 when he was Superintendent of the Lawton Community Corrections Center. He retired from the agency in December of 1987. He then served as an instructor in Criminal Justice at Rose State College, Midwest City. He later retired from Rose State College in 1998. In July of 2003, Ted was appointed to the Board of Corrections to complete the remaining term of Randy Wright who resigned. He served on the Board as a member and later as the Board Chair until July 2012.

THEODORE R. LOGAN Theodore R. Logan (Ted) was born on February 9, 1930 to John and Effie Logan in Boley, Oklahoma. He graduated from Boley High School. Ted enlisted in the army and retired after twenty-two years of service working in the area of criminal justice and corrections. He has a bachelor’s degree from Central State University (renamed University of Central Oklahoma) in Edmond Oklahoma. He earned a Master’s degree from Oklahoma State University. He married Jean Evelyn Bolts and this union bore two children, Kelvin and June Logan. Ted later married Luann Watkins who proceeded him in death in 1984. He was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church for many years. He served as a choir member and on several other church ministries. Ted began his career with Oklahoma Department of Corrections in January 1972 as a Correctional Treatment Officer at the Oklahoma City Community Treatment Center. After holding several positions there he was named Superintendent of the Women’s Treatment Center in December 1975.

Ted was a member of a number of professional organizations, to include the American Correctional Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Life member of National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, and the Southern States Correctional Association. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Life Member of NAACP, Disabled American Veterans, Life Member of Lawton Northside Chamber of Commerce, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Member of Midwest City Civilian Police Academy, Southwest Criminal Justice Teacher Association and more. His special interest includes serving as President of Board of Trustees for Drug Recovery Inc., served on the Human Rights Commission, Private Prison Committee, Consultant for Jericho Halfway House, Member of the Oklahoma County Sentencing Council, presented workshops on violence in the workplace, member of the MLK Prayer Breakfast Midwest City Committee and Chairman of Economic Development Committee for NAACP. Ted proceeded in death three brothers, two sisters, and his wife Luann Logan. He is survived by one son, Kelvin Logan, Oklahoma; one daughter, June Logan, Oklahoma. One step-son, Vance Gaultt, Arkansas, one step-daughter, Valarie Johnson (William), Alaska. He has four grandsons. Ted is also survived by his brother, Julius Logan and sister Rosetta Dennis who both reside in California, and sister, Lottie Clay (Oklahoma) and a host of family and friends.

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Abbydale Charles Adrian Alleyne Alexis Harris Aloundra Dowtin Amber McDonald Aminah McKenzie Angelyn C. Frazer Ann Marie Brooks Anthony Lee Anthony Wiley Aquia George Ashlee Hicks Ashlyn Harris Beatrice Jackson Brandalyn Kemp Briana Caldwell Brittany Emeonye Brittany M. Dixon Brittnay McCullough Calvin Tate, Jr. Caroline Ann Jenkins Charles D. Reed Charles Davis Charles Scruggs, Jr. Chiquita P. Bynes Christian Modebelu Claudia Pineda Cobie Bindon CoLin Howard Crystal Norment Cynthia O’Brien Cynthia Roberts Danielle Sibert Darnell A. Williams De’Lawrence Brooks Deborah Moore DeCarlo M. Blackwell Delia Williams Dominique Fagin-Cozine Dominique Parham Dondrea Jackson Douglas Gamble Dr. Sinclair Jeter Dr. Tony Barringer Ebony Simmons Edward Moye Elise Alexander Elizabeth Redie Eric Covington Eric M. Geddis Erica Green Erica Texada-Lewis Evette M. Little Gabrielle Pringle Germaine L. DeGraff Giovanni Plater Gwendolyn McDuffie Harry O. Shelby Haseam Brock Hawa Kromah Heidi Miller-Marchand

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL NABCJ MEMBERS BORN IN THE MONTH OF JUNE

We do apologize if the name of anyone who was born in the month of June was omitted from this list. It means therefore that you need to contact the National Office to update your records. Herbert G. Dozier Ivory Broadus James C. Williams IV James W. Joyner Janita Thomas Jasmine Celete Zenon Jasmyne Rolls Jeremy Caldwell Jeremy Rose Jewell c. Hale John Carter John Scott Blonien Johnnie F.R. Isom Johnny R. Taylor, Jr. Joseph Ford Joshua D. Archer Jossette Okereke Julian Haigood Kaitlyn Marvella Roxberry Kamara Presbery Kamilah Roxberry Karen Potter Karimah Woodson Katrina Faison Kaylah Lewis Keith Edwards-Fleming

Kenneth Gilmore Kenric Harvey Kentwan Love Ketra Lydia Luke Khalid Abdussalaam Kimberly Cosen Kimberly Henderson Kimberly McLean Kynesha Shanae’ Faust Lacrecia Daniels LaShanya Israel LaShara Springs Latosha A. Giles Lauren Harris LaVetta Barnes Lennox D. Barton Leon Reed, Jr. Leroy Adams Linda Crawford Linda s. Harry Lisa Wright Lois Brown Lynn Pride Richardson Lyra Hall Mark John Matikia Russell

Melvin Williams Mohamad Allen Masri Monica Allen-Merone Nacre’ NaTosha Brown Nailah Frett Natalie K. Burke Nathaniel Thomas Nechelle Dorsey Neeya Mona’e Wilson Nekesha Whitaker Olivia Salinas Pakapri Sesay Pamela D. Thomas Porshia S. Jones Priscilla Rodriguez R. Hans Lang Rachael Guzman DeVlugt Rajkumar Ramroop Raquel Morton Rev. Oscar Walden Rev. Rhonda Alderman Harris Samuel Nevgrson Sandra Urban Hairston Shalonda Hayes Shandra Prater Sheila Bratton Sherwin Kia Miles Shunnon Bulshun Thomas Sineca Michelle Searles Skye Saleh-Foster Stephanie R. Miller Sylvia D. Van Leer Tacara L. Causey Tamara Derrko Tammy M. Daniels Tammy McCotter Tasha Nesbitt Tavaris Mitchell Thomas Espinoza Tiffany Dailey Tiffany Gause Tiffany Scott Tracy Tucker Tyesha Alonso Tyesha s. Campbell Venissa Nelson Vincent Holland Wanda Collins William Campbell William T. Green Yvette D. Felton Zaneta Vaughn

May God Bless and Prosper you and cause his face to shine upon you. May he grant you good health, long life and great success.

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