Facilitator Information for AVP at NCC Concord

Thank you for signing up to attend the AVP workshop _________________ at NCC Concord.

Workshops meet Friday  6:00 pm to 9:00 pm*      Arrive at the prison by 5:45 pm

                            Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm     Arrive at the prison by 8:45 am

                            Sunday  9:00 am to 3:00 pm      Arrive at the prison by 8:45 am

* Remind everyone to leave plenty of travel time, and anticipate heavy traffic.

The Facilitators are:

____________________

____________________

Your inmate team members will be:

          _____________________

            _____________________

The Outside participants who will be attending are:

               ________________________

              _________________________

Reminders:

Before the weekend:

Optional: Contact all outside participants and make sure they are comfortable with the process and that they have all the information they need. (arrival times, dress code, what to expect in the workshop, etc).  They will have received an info sheets from Linda LaTores.

Contact Linda LaTores to schedule a date and time to meet with the inside team members.  Bring copies of the agenda and any additional materials that the inside team members may need and not have.

Arrange to pick up the box, certificates, and a pad of newsprint from the church office before the workshop.

Directions:  The West Concord Union Church is located 1317 Main Street in West Concord. This is on Route 62 just past the 99 on the left when heading East from Concord. Turn left at light and enter the church at the side door.  Bear right up the long stairway  to the second floor.  CPO office is on the right.  The church is usually open from 9AM to 2 PM weekdays. You can call the church office for directions or to check that the building is open at 978-369-6309. Contact Linda LaTores if you need to make other arrangements.

Materials:  You will need to take the following:

·         The box (on the floor  on the left under the shelves)

·         A pad of newsprint (on the floor on the left behind the AVP supply box)

·         Certificates (from a set of folders on the desk)

·        Advanced or TOT manuals, if needed (on the bookcase straight ahead as you enter the room)

On the weekend:

Arrive 20 minutes before the program to allow enough time to set up. Urge all outside participants to leave enough time to account for Friday evening traffic.

If you have any problem with clearances, or issues in entering the prison, you can ask to speak to the shift commander.  He should have Ellen Flaminio’s pager information and he can page her, if necessary.

When I can get a list of participants ahead of time, I will email it to you.  If not, the CO at the front desk should have a list in an envelope for you.

Please get a list of the names of all participants who received certificates for our records and include it with the evaluation.  This is essential so we can be sure all the men who finished the basic will be invited to the Advanced, etc.

Please be sure to turn in all the inmate’s evaluations and the attendance rosters to the CO to give to Ellen Flaminio.

After the weekend:

Return the box to the church.  Please make a note of any supply or handout issues.  If you live out of town and it is difficult to return the box, contact Linda LaTores to make alternative plans.

Please mail the evaluations  to CPO at address below.  Alternatively, if you prefer to work on line, you can e-mail the evaluations to Linda LaTores.


Important phone numbers:

          Linda LaTores – 978-369-7974  Lindalatores@comcast.net

          Lenore James - 978-369-1430

          Ellen Flaminio - 978 371 8069 x1209 

          Concord Prison Outreach, Inc.    Post Office Box 383,  Concord, MA 01742

Please feel free to call me if I can assist in any way.

           Linda LaTores

          AVP coordinator - Concord Prison Outreach

 

Dress Guidelines for Volunteers ~ MCI and NCC Concord

The following guidelines should be followed for volunteers at MCI or NCC Concord:


1. Clothing should fit loosely—no spandex or clinging or tight-fitting knits.

    Female visitors must wear a bra.
2. No jeans, sweatpants, shorts, or stirrup pants are to be worn.
3. No elasticized waistbands unless tightly stitched. If you could
    possibly squeeze some item in the waistband, it won’t be allowed.
4. Wear shoes that are safe, comfortable, and functional for the program
    you are participating in. No open-toed shoes/sandals. Socks or stockings
    must be worn.
5. No jewelry is allowed with the exception of a wedding band.
6. No short skirts, dresses, or skorts (culottes). These dress items can
    be no shorter than 2” above the knee.
7. No dresses or skirts with slits more than 3” above the knee.

    [Think twice before wearing an item with any slits above the knee!]
8. No wrap-around skirts.
9. No tank tops, see-through tops, low-cut tops, casual T-shirts, or
    sweatshirts bearing logos.
10. Men must wear a shirt with a collar.
11. No fatigue or camouflage clothing or cargo pants.

Volunteers should wear attire that reflects professionalism and common
sense. If clothing is appropriate for a nightclub or the beach, you
should question its appropriateness for the institutional workplace.

Massachusetts Department of Correction
Facility Directions


Northeastern Correctional Center
Barrett’s Mill Road
P.O. Box 1069
West Concord, MA 01742-1069
(978) 369-4120

From Boston: Take Storrow Drive West to Alewife Brook Parkway and Route 2 West past the fresh Pond Mall and Alewife MBTA station. Follow Route 2 West through Belmont, Lexington and Lincoln to the Route 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at the first right onto Barrett’s Mill Road. Take the first left into the driveway and go up the hill. Northeastern Correctional Center is at the top of the hill.

From the North: Take Route 495 South to exit 29A (Route 2 East/Cambridge/Boston). Follow Route 2 East through Littleton and Acton to the Route 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at the third right onto Barrett’s Mill Road. Take the First left into the driveway and go up the hill. Northeastern Correctional Center is at the top of the hill.

From the South: Take 495 North to exit 29A (Route 2 East/Cambridge/Boston). Follow Route 2 East through Littleton and Acton to the Route 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at the third right onto Barrett’s Mill Road. Take the First left into the driveway and go up the hill. Northeastern Correctional Center is at the top of the hill.

From the East: Take Route 2 West to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at the first right onto Barrett’s Mill Road. Take the first left into the driveway and go up the hill. Northeastern Correctional Center is at the top of the hill.

From the West: Take Route 2 East to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at the third right onto Barrett’s Mill Road. Take the first left into the driveway and go out the hill. Northeastern Correctional Center is at the top of the hill.