Corrections Capitol Day

Sponsored by:
MCA, MACCAC, MACPO

March 24, 2026
 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ladyslipper Room - 1st Floor
Centennial Office Building 
 

~ Join us for this Annual Event ~
Space is very limited (40)

Registration is open to only members of
MCA, MACCAC, and MACPO at this time due to limited space.

Not a member of MCA and want to join ~ click here

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet legislators and have them respons to questions about corrections in Minnesota.

For registration, we are also asking for your legislative district number.  Not sure what your legislative district is for where you vote and work (work district is optional)?  Click here to enter your address and find out your legislative district.  

Click Here to Register

 Your MCA Membership Status is noted in the
e-mail notice for this event. 
Need help becoming a member, reach out to MCA's Administrative Managers: Debbie or Kristin

MACCAC and MACPO members will be e-mailing their membership the registration code to register as well.

Need assistance?   
E-mail the MCA office at mca-mn@hotmail.com 

MCA Monthly Workshop:
 Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health,
and Legal Settings:  Introduction and Overview

 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Via Zoom

Certificates of attendance available for this workshop

Jerrod Brown will be presenting a series of workshops in 2026.  Watch for these other events to open up for Registration:

• June 10th: ADHD in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings: Introduction and Overview
• August 12th: Autism in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings
• October 14th: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health and Legal Settings
• December 9th: Traumatic Brain Injuries in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings:  A forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective

Description:

Neurodivergence describes a group of individuals with atypical patterns of brain functioning, including differences in cognition, sensory, and motor abilities. Conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia), and traumatic brain injuries often fall under this umbrella. The symptoms of these neurodivergent conditions place these individuals at an elevated risk for involvement in the criminal justice system (in roles ranging from suspect and defendant to victim and witness) compared to the general population. Complicating matters further, this population often struggles to navigate psycholegal processes such as police interviews and interrogations, court proceedings, court-mandated treatment, incarceration, and community supervision. Designed for professionals working in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings, this innovative training explores neurodivergence and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the criminal justice system. Topics discussed will include intake, screening and assessment, treatment, case management, and communication and accommodation strategies. Compelling case studies and cutting-edge research findings will be shared throughout the training to emphasize key learning objectives.

Workshop Goal/Objectives:

• Define neurodivergence and neurodivergent conditions.
• Identify common signs and symptoms of neurodivergent conditions.
• Learn about the impact neurodivergent conditions have on criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings.
• Identify intake, screening, intervention, management, communication, and accommodation strategies that professionals can implement with neurodivergent populations who are involved in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings.  

Presenter - Jerrod Brown:

*Please add admin@ourmca.org to your e-mail safe sender list

*If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail immediately
after you register, please contact us at:
Debbie: mca-mn@hotmail.com
Kristin:  KLueken.MCA@gmail.com 

Register for This Workshop Today!  
Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. 2 days before event

7th Annual
MCA/MACPOJuvenile Justice Training 
Prevention, Partnership,
and Pathways to Hope

 April 22, 2026
 8:30-3:30 p.m.

Maplewood YMCA Community Center

 Sessions

 Internet and Social Media Usage Among Children - Safety Implications for Professionals
Presented by: Alison Feight, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center/ 
Zero Abuse Project

 Missing & Murdered that Lead to Exploitation Pathways 
Presented by: Taylor Wencel, Missing Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office

 Raising the Age of Deliquency in Minnesota
Presented by: Nicole Kern, Director Morrison County Community Corrections

 How Mentorship Affects Outcomes: Mentor Panel Presented by: Bilal Muhammad, Al Maa'uun
Jeimmy Yusty-Rohas, Hispanic Outreach
Alicia Whaley, RiseUp Partnership
Angela Fabel, Takoda Institute
Youth community members

Resource Fair

Exhibitors - click here to sign up for the Juvenile Justice Resource Fair!

**Please log-in to MCA website with the e-mail address where you received event notification to ensure you are able to access the correct registration.

If you need to verify your membership status or have any questions, contact the Kristin or Debbie at:  klueken.mca@gmail.com or mca-mn@hotmail.com. 

Hotel Accommodations:
Comfort Inn & Suites - St. Paul Northeast: 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-483-1625

Room Block through April 1st at $110 (plus taxes). Reservation link will come in your confirmation e-mails.  You can also call the front desk and ask for MN Corrections Association - Group Number VD64Q2

Annual MCA/MACPO
Juvenile Justice Training
Exhibitor Registration

April 22, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Maplewood YMCA Community Center

Please join us at this spacious location where you will be able to talk about your resources, services, and products with our attendees at this annual event.   Attendees will have an opportunity to visit with our exhibitors before the event starts, during breaks and also lunch time.

Registration closes April 6th.

Registration includes your exhibit space, attendance at the training as well as lunch.  Registration also includes 2 complimentary MCA memberships for 1 year!

You may set up starting at 7:30 a.m.

Hotel Accommodations:
Comfort Inn & Suites - St. Paul Northeast: 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-483-1625  

Room Block through April 1st at $110 (plus taxes).  Reservation link with come in your confirmation e-mail.  You can also call the front desk and ask for MN Corrections Association - Group Number VD64Q2

Want to be a New MCA Sponsor with Free Exhibit Space 
at the Juvenile Justice Training and the Fall Conference!!
Contact Kristin or Leah 
or call the MCA office at: 651-515-3254  

 Exclusive, Diamond, and Platinum Sponsors receive complimentary exhibit space and should log-in to access the complimentary registration option.