The Correctional Management Institute of Texas At Sam Houston State University Presents:

Corrections Personnel Law Enforcement Officers

Probation Officers District Attorney Investigators

School Administrators & Security Personnel School Counselors

Private Prison Personnel

*This conference offers 16 credit hours through CJAD, TCLEOSE, or TJJD.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE

REGISTER NOW ONLINE For more information and to register go to: www.cmitonline.org

Contact Kathleen Gilbert at (936) 294-3073 or kgilbert@shsu.edu with questions

West Texas Border Violence The Emerging Threat of Mexican Drug Cartels Prison Gangs, Tattoos & Structures Gangs & the Military Juvenile Street Gangs Mexican Organized Crime Understanding Gangs & Crime in Texas

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This year’s conference will feature gang members at various stages of the cycle: current members, members transitioning out of gangs, and members who have gotten out. The program will focus on better understanding gang reality and best practices for prevention and intervention that can be adopted in the community. Breakout sessions will include Understanding Gangs and Crime in Texas, Gangs in the Military, Juvenile Street Gangs, West Texas Border Violence, Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations, gangs such as Barrio Azteca and Los Zetas, as well as the conflict between the Juarez and Sinaloa Cartels. All of these sessions will include lessons learned and practical steps for improving community relations, intelligence gathering, and building programs.

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be given to those who cancel in writing a minimum of ten working days prior to the training. A $35.00 administrative fee will be assessed for cancellations after the deadline. The Correctional Management Institute of Texas reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel prior to the training or for those who fail to attend. Substitutions are permitted at anytime.

Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark 4140 Governor’s Row

Austin, TX 78744 (512) 448-2222

Make reservations by Tuesday, July 11, 2012, for the discounted rate of $108.

CONFERENCE LOCATION & HOTEL

Sign-in/Registration will be on July 30, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on July 31, 2012 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. The conference will begin on July 31, 2012, at 8:00 am and conclude at noon on August 2, 2012.

REGISTRATION

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Last Name:_______________________________ First Name:________________________________

Agency:_________________________________________ Title:______________________________

Address:________________________________ City:________________ State:_____ Zip:_________

Phone:____________________________ E-Mail:__________________________________________

To make credit card payment, please go to: www.cmitonline.org (MC, Discover, AmEx)

Make checks payable to: Sam Houston State University

TCLEOSE: PID#________________

(Must have PID# for TCLEOSE credit)

Duplicate as needed for multiple registrations

Return completed form to: Kathleen Gilbert Correctional Management Institute of Texas

George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX 77341-2296 Fax: (936) 294-1671

$235 GANGS CONFERENCE 7/30-8/2/12

Sam Houston State University is a member of The Texas State University System