Hi all,

Facilitator Information for AVP at MCI Concord

Thank you for signing up to facilitate the AVP workshop on ___________ at MCI Concord.

Workshops meet Friday 7:00 to 8:30 pm Arrive at the prison by 6:30 pm (sharp!)*

Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Arrive at the prison by 8:30 am

Sundays 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Arrive at the prison by 8:30 am

* It is important to leave plenty of travel time, and anticipate heavy traffic. It is essential to get through the trap before the visiting hours start, so the institution cannot wait for late arrivers.

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 sheet 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 (in the bookcase straight ahead as you enter the room)

On the weekend:

Arrive 30 minutes before the program to allow enough time to go through the trap. 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. This will usually be Captain Edwards. He is aware of the AVP program, and can handle any problems that come up. He also has Mark Bourdeau’s pager information and he can page him, if necessary.

When I can get a list of participants ahead of time, I will email it to you. Otherwise, the CO at the front desk should have a list in an envelope for you. If he does not have it, then the CO at the desk on the floor should be able to print out a list of participants. If there are problems with the computer, or getting the list, you can ask the CO at the desk to contact the Shift Commander. We have permission from the Shift Commander to contact him if this occurs, so you can tell the CO this, if he is reluctant to call.

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 invite all the men to participate in the ongoing Tuesday night AVP study group. Also encourage them to participate in other programs, such as, Emotional Awareness, book groups and parenting groups.

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

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.

Backroad directions to MCI Concord - from Jane Danforth

Hi Friends,
During heavy traffic hours, Route 2 backs up due to the traffic
circle at the Concord Prison. To avoid the slow moving line, you can
make a left turn at Emerson Hospital and come into the parking lot
for Prison Visitors avoiding the circle and the traffic.
Here's how it goes.

Heading West on Rt. 2,
Turn Left at the traffic light at Emerson Hospital
Turn right immediately onto Old Marlboro Rd.
Turn right onto Old Bridge Road(the 4th right)
Old Bridge intersects with Main St in West Concord (this is a T intersection)
Turn left onto Main St
Bear right at V intersection and proceed over railroad tracks and
through area with small stores and shops
Turn right after stores onto Commonwealth
Railroad tracks again-cross over them AND (prison will be on the right
hand side of the road)
Turn left into Visitors Parking lot (Traffic circle is at the end of
Commonwealth)
Crosswalk from visitors lot to sidewalk that leads to the Visitors
Lobby where we will meet at 6:00pm.

MCI - Concord

Massachusetts Department of Correction
Facility Directions

MCI-Concord
965 Elm Street
P.O. Box 9106
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 405-6100

DRIVING DIRECTIONS
DIRECCIONES

From Boston
Desde Boston

Take Storrow Drive West to Alewife Brook Parkway and Route 2 West. Pass the Fresh Pond Mall and Alewife MBTA station. Go through Belmont, Lexington and Lincoln to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. MCI-Concord is on the left. Go around the rotary past Route 2 and exit at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome Storrow Drive West asta Alewife Brook Parkway y la Ruta 2 West. Pase el Fresh Pond Mall y la estación de trenes Alewife. Continué en la Ruta 2/2A asta la rotonda en Concord. MCI-Concord estará a su izquierda. Tome la rotonda y salgase en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo estará a su derecha.

From the North
Desde el Norte

Take I-495 South to exit 29A (Route 2 East/Cambridge/Boston). Follow Route 2 East through Littleton and Acton to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome I-495 Sur hasta la salida 29A (Ruta 2 Este/Cambridge/Boston). Siga en la Ruta 2 Este hasta la rotonda Ruta 2/2A en Concord. Salgase de la rotonda en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo estará a su derecha.

Take I-95/Rte 128 South to exit 29B (Route 2 West/Acton/Fitchburg). Follow Route 2 West through Lexington and Lincoln to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome I-95/Ruta 128 Sur hasta la salida 29B (Route 2 Oeste/Acton/Fitchburg). Siga en la Ruta 2 Oeste hasta la rotonda Ruta 2/2A en Concord. Salgase de la rotonda en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo estará a su derecha.

From the South
Desde el Sur

Take I-495 North to exit 29A (Route 2 East/Cambridge/Boston). Follow Route 2 East through Littleton and Acton to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome I-495 Norte hasta la salida 29A (Ruta 2 Este/Cambridge/Boston). Siga en la Ruta 2 Este hasta la rotonda Ruta 2/2A en Concord. Salgase de la rotonda en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo estará a su derecha.

Take I-95/Rte 128 North to exit 29B (Route 2 West/Acton/Fitchburg). Follow Route 2 West through Lexington and Lincoln to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. Exit rotary at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome I-95/Ruta 128 Norte hasta la salida 29B (Ruta 2 Oeste/Acton/Fitchburg). Siga en la Ruta 2 Oeste hasta la rotonda Ruta 2/2A en Concord. Salgase de la rotonda en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo estará a su derecha.

From the East
Desde el Este

Take Route 2 West to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. MCI-Concord is on the left. Go around the rotary, past Route 2 and exit at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome la Ruta 2 West asta la rotonda de la Ruta 2/2A en Concord. Tome la rotonda y salgase en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo de la institucion estar�� a su derecha.

From the West
Desde el Oeste

Take Route 2 East to the Routes 2/2A rotary in Concord. MCI-Concord is on the left. Exit the rotary at Commonwealth Avenue. The parking lot is on the right.
Tome la Ruta 2 Este asta la rotonda 2/2A en Concord. Tome la rotonda y salgase en la salida de la avenida Commonwealth. El parqueo de la institucion estar�� a su derecha.