Work Ready, Release Ready: Supporting the Desistance Journey From Prison to Employment

ICPA2024 Presentation by Michael Dent and Shannen Middleton (ICPA2024-PID176)

Authors

Mr Michael Dent

General Manager , Cadell Training Centre

Michael Dent is an experienced General Manager with the Department for Correctional Services in South Australia with a demonstrated record of success at the highest level. With over 20 years experience in Prison Operations, Emergency Management, Change Management, Public Policy, and Training. An adaptive professional with experience operating in prison management and operations.

Michael commenced his career as a Correctional Officer in 2004 and has held various senior leadership roles at multiple prisons.

Michael is a graduate of the Tomorrow’s Senior Managers Program.

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Graduate certificate, Public Administration

Certificate 3 Correctional Practice

Certificate IV Correctional Practice

Studying Masters of Business Administration

Ms Shannen Middleton

Program Manager, Workskil

Shannen Middleton is an experienced program manager for the Work Ready Release Ready Program, assisting offenders to reintegrate into the community after their release from prison. Also managing the Time to Work Employment Service in Adelaide SA.

Shannen is currently the Justice Programs Manager for Workskill Australia. Shannen commenced with Workskill at the inception of the Work Ready Release Ready program as a Work Ready, Release Ready Mentor.

University of Adelaide
Advanced Diploma in Psychology, Psychology

Griffith University
Graduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of South Australia
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Psychology

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