
Corrections Leadership in Action: Beyond Bars Webinars
Why Webinars?
Corrections reform isn’t just about changing policy—it’s about changing culture, systems, and outcomes for real people. That transformation starts with learning, sharing, and connecting—and that’s exactly what these webinars make possible. We are highlighting innovative work to spark new ideas, creating the space for important conversations, and challenging leaders to think bigger. This is too important to be complacent, and the costs are too high not to strive for better.
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We have been honored to hear about some of the incredible work Tom’s colleagues and friends are doing, continuing his legacy and pressing forward with new ways to improve corrections. These ideas are too good not to share on a wider platform.
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While much innovation happens behind prison walls, we hope that these webinars give a glimpse into the good work that is happening and spark more innovation around the globe.
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Here’s why these webinars make a difference:
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Spotlight Real Solutions
We elevate models that are working on the ground, not theory, but approaches that reduce recidivism, increase safety, and improve lives. And connect our audience with the Directors who are creating change and want to help other departments be successful.
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Bridge Silos
Webinars bring together corrections directors and staff, policymakers, formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders—people who rarely get to sit at the same table.
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Inspire & Equip Change Agents
Whether you're a front-line officer, a DOC director, or a nonprofit leader, you’ll walk away with practical tools and renewed motivation to drive change.
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Honor the Legacy of Tom Clements
These conversations carry forward the legacy of a visionary leader who believed in dignity, second chances, and safe, humane corrections systems.
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​Create Momentum
Each webinar grows a community of committed changemakers, helping to build collective will and spark action across the country.
Why You Should Attend​
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To stay on the cutting edge of what’s working in corrections reform
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To find partners and allies doing similar work
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To move from burnout to breakthrough, with new energy and insight
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To be part of the global and bipartisan conversation that’s shaping the future of justice
Attending these webinars isn’t just professional development—it’s a commitment to a better future for our systems, our communities, and the people within them.
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We wish we could bring everyone on-site to see each one of these departments in action, but we are thankful for technology that allows us to connect virtually and give you a glimpse behind the bars.
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It is our hope that these webinars leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to create positive change within your own sphere of influence.
Join us in Ohio
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Join us for our 4th
Corrections Leadership in Action:
Beyond Bars Webinar with
Annette Chambers-Smith, Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC)
Live Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
1pm EST

Ohio’s Normalcy Unit delivers results,
and you’re invited to see how!
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✔ Seeking innovative solutions and best practices for your facility?
✔ Staffing retention and recruitment challenges?
✔ Struggling to decrease your recidivism rates?
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Don’t miss this exclusive look at one of the nation’s most effective normalcy programs.
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Dr. Lisa Clements is going live behind the bars to join Director Annette Chambers-Smith and her team for an unscripted conversation with staff and residents about the unexpected successes and lessons from their normalcy unit.
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This event is being sponsored jointly by the Clements Foundation and Ohio DRC and is being offered free of charge to the public.
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Missouri

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Watch our 3rd Innovations in Corrections Webinar as we sit down with the
Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Rob Jeffreys.
Director Jeffreys has 28+ years of experience in Corrections in Ohio, Illinois, and Nebraska. Director Jeffreys will be joined by Dr. Lisa Clements of the Clements Initiative, and Christopher Poulos of the Center for Justice and Human Dignity.
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Look forward to a discussion around:
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Leading well within the Corrections Industry
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Reentry 2030
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TRANSFORM Nebraska
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Advice for other leaders in Corrections
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This live webinar was sponsored jointly by the Tom Clements Foundation, The Center for Justice and Human Dignity, and the Nebraska DCS and the recording is available free of charge to the public.
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Watch 2nd our webinar as we sit down with the
Executive Director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry,
Ryan Thornell. ​

Dr. Thornell was appointed in 2023 and his team has been reimagining corrections for the State of Arizona ever since. Hear the challenges his team is facing, his vision for the future, and how they are creating innovative and systemic organizational changes that will result in safer prisons and communities.
For this live conversation, we sit down with Commissioner Randy Liberty, the Maine Department of Corrections, Dr. Lisa Clements of the Clements Initiative, and Chris Poulos of the Center for Justice and Human Dignity.
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This event was streamed live and sponsored jointly by the Clements Foundation, the Center for Justice and Human Dignity, and Arizona DOCRR. It is now being offered free of charge to the public.


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Sit down with us as we go behind the walls of
Maine’s Department of Corrections
Join Randall Liberty, the Commissioner for the Maine Department of Corrections, Dr. Lisa Clements, and Chris Poulos live via webinar as they discuss the Maine Model of Corrections and how Maine has implemented innovative changes to their prison systems, resulting in safer prisons for both residents and staff.

The Maine Department of Corrections is
- Decreasing resident incidents
- Solving staff shortages
- Increasing educational opportunities available to residents
- Providing a safe environment for residents to live and staff to work
Hear how they’ve done it, the data that proves it works, and how you can apply some of their techniques to make your correctional system better
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This event was streamed live and sponsored jointly by the Clements Foundation, and the Center for Justice and Human Dignity, and Maine DOC. The recording is now available free of charge to the public.