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Correctional Allyship

Correctional Allyship Overview

Correctional Allyship is a three-part training series that explores how to build strong supportive ally relationships in the workplace. The program is designed for correctional professionals and focuses on practical ways to influence, support, and advocate for colleagues and those in our care.

Allyship in the Workplace

Provides a clear framework for understanding what allyship is and identifies they key characteristics needed to be a supportive colleague.

Allyship in Practice

Develops allyship as an ongoing professional skill set through structured learning, reflection, and practice. Participants learn the elements of a strong ally and how to turn intent into consistent action.

Allyship in Action

Focuses on applying skills to real-world, high-stress scenarios commonly encountered in correctional environments and within day-to-day operations.

Together, these sessions support DWE's mission to develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals through workforce engagement, and its vision to influence and inspire professional through guidance and support.

DWE Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

DWE Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.



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Mission

To develop, educate, and sustain correctional professionals by providing relevant services through workforce engagement.

Vision

To influence and inspire Correctional Professionals through guidance and support.


Eligibility Requirements

How To Apply: Staff should notify their Supervisor or facility Training Coordinator to express interest in attending. The Training Coordinator will enroll staff in the session for their region.

Participants (min/max): 10 - Based at max allowance per Regional Site

Grade Levels: All Grade Levels.

Program Requirements

Participation: Attendance is optional. Staff may attend one or multiple sessions based on interest and availability. Sessions may be taken in any order, and employees are not required to complete all courses in the series to participate.

Scheduling: Enrollment is coordinated through each facility's Training Coordinator based on regional availability and class capacity.

Program Schedule

Allyship in the Workplace

  • 4/20/206
    Putnameville State Police Post
    9:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m. EST
  • 5/13/26
    CTI
    11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. EST

Allyship in Practice

  • 6/17/26
    Plainfield Training
    9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m EST
  • 7/29/26
    Laporte Health Foundation
    9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Allyship in Action

  • 8/19/26
    MCF Training Center
    11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. EST
  • 9/9/26
    IWP Training
    9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Interested in taking this course?

The Division of Workforce Engagement provides state-of-the-art instruction to department employees and to other stakeholders.