WELCOME TO THE CIRCLE OF

VISIONKEEPERS’“WHERE BLESSINGS ARE RECEIVED AND

BLESSING ARE GIVEN”

THE CIRCLE OF VISIONKEEPERS IS A RECOVERY AND RE-ENTRY PROGRAM

ALL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,CIRCLE OF VISIONKEEPERS”TALKING CIRCLE” GROUPS AND THE VISIONKEEPERS’CLOTHING SHOP WAS THE

DREAM,VISION & REALITY OF THE LATE

DR. ROBIN, “DOC” HERMAN AND THE INSPIRATION AND REALITY OF THEIR PURPOSE

CONTINUES WITH

PROGRAM DIRECTOR KHADIJAH ALI

THE PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS EVERYONE

Addiction and Crime does not discriminate, it accepts and destroys, races, genders, finances, children, seniors, people with disabilities, jobs, relationships, your health, your thinking, your goals, it does not care how you look, Addiction will tell you not to brush your teeth, take a bath, feed yourself and if the money runs out...guess what addiction will have you abusing and starving your children and it really does not even matter what religion you are, it will destroy anything in our lives that does not support the criminality of you abusing drugs and alcohol!!! We need to address this negative behavior and take back control of our lives, be better parents, family members and a better friend to yourself and others. Come and join us so we can explore these challenges togetherI am speaking my truth!!!

We can recover and make healthier decisions for ourselves our family and community...

CRIME, ADDICTION, ABUSE AND POVERTY DOES NOT

DISCRIMINATE WHO DO WE SERVE?

Gender/Male and FemaleAge

DisabledRace

ReligionSex

Sexual Orientation The person returning

home from prison, treatment, homeless

Jail Individuals who are

victims of Abuse

Healthy People People

Succeeding Stable Families Positive Living for

our Returning Citizen Population

Safe and Supportive Neighborhoods

Economic Self-Sufficiency

CRIMINOGENIC NEEDS There are seven dynamic domains:

• Employment & Education – This domain looks at the value placed on work and the role of work in the offender’s life; it includes education and vocational skills.

• Marital & Family Relations – This domain looks at the value place in being with family members and the support an offender derives from them.

• Association and Social Interaction – This domain looks at the value placed on non-criminal associates and the opportunity for very positive interaction, especially with pro-active and goal-oriented individuals and issues.

• Substance Abuse – This domain looks at the value placed on living without the reliance on alcohol and/or drugs.

• Community Functioning – This domain looks at the value placed on having the knowledge and necessary skills for daily living. It includes acceptable residence, health, personal budgeting, leisure activities, and the use of social services.

• Personal & Emotional Orientation – This domain looks at the value placed on being in control of one’s life. It includes decision-making, coping with stress, and mental health.

• Attitude – This domain looks at the value placed on living in law-abiding ways

TRANSFORMATIONAL NEEDS DOMAINSTHERE ARE FIVE DYNAMIC DOMAINS:

• Faith – This transformational domain looks at the value placed on looking beyond circumstances and challenges at the moment.

• Forgiveness – This domain looks at the value placed on acknowledging and letting go of resentments and historic pain by untying oneself from these experiences.

• Love – This domain looks at the value placed on caring for oneself and others unconditionally.

• Peace – This domain looks at the value placed on being connected to one’s past, present, and future.

• Trust – This dynamic domain looks at the value placed on inner strength.

“DOC”

IN HONOR OF THE LEGACY AND

CONTINUAITON OF PROGRAMS STARTED

BY THE LATE

DR. ROBIN HERMAN, PHD

AUTHOR, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AT

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY,

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR“HANBLEYCEA HOUSE”

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CURRICULUM“THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INCARCERATION AND THE HANBLEYCEA” CONTINUES TO BE TAUGHT IN THE

PSYCHOLOGY DEPT. AT WRIGHT STATE

UNIVERSITY IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

CLASS

AuthorDr. Robin “Doc”

Herman Co Authors Anthony Villa Sr. and

Khalil Osiris

KHADIJAH ALI, CDCA TRAINER

FACILITATOR FOR “CIRCLE OF

VISIONKEEPERS TALKING CIRCLES

& THE HANBLEYCEA”

DOC HERMAN WAS AND CONTINUES TO BE AN

INSPIRATION FOR WHAT WE ARE EMPOWERED AND CONTINUE TO DO

DAVE THAELER A.M. SENIOR FACILITATOR

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SHAHEEDA SALEEMCOLETTE HARRISON

KAREN REEDTED GREENWOOD

DAVE THAELERKRISTIN KEYER

HONORARY MEMBER AMY KREITZER

CURRICULLUM

VIKTOR FRANKL, AUTHOR OF “MANS SEARCH FOR MEANING” HIS WORK WITH LOGO THERAPY (MEANING THERAPY) AND QUOTES ARE USED AS A METAPHOR IN OUR GROUPS

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ~Viktor Frankl

PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATION WITH TWOTREESINC.NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONPRESIDENT, DAVE WEINKAUFVICE-PRESIDENTMARY ANNE ANGEL

Two Trees Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization dedicated to community building and cultural bridging through: cultural exchanges

Two Trees Inc.

Two Trees Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization dedicated to community building and cultural bridging through: cultural exchanges; empowerment events and activities; and production of multi-media materials. It was also created to carry out the vision of Lakota Rose Madison, a 17-year-old Hunk papa Lakota woman who was murdered before her vision of creating safe places for at-risk youth and having cultural exchanges could be realized. Two Trees, Inc. promotes models of service and methodologies of intercultural interaction that engage individuals and communities as pro-active agents in their own healing, especially those involved with youth recovery, wellness, and empowerment. Two Trees is honored to work in partnership with SunWatch for periodic events

“TIOSPAYE”NATIVE AMERICAN FOR EXTENDED

FAMILY & SUPPORT SYSTEMS

OUR MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE IS TO

“EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL (THE

RETURNING CITIZENS) WHICH ENHANCES AND

STRENGTENS THE FAMILY UNIT AND PROMOTES

COMMUNITY WELL-BEING”

Socialization, motivation,empowerment, reintegration with self, family and the community

THE POWER AND THE COURAGE OF THE TALKING CIRCLE The Circle Visionkeepers Re-Entry and Recovery support groups explore these “Mental Health Standards” used to promote and enhance healthier choices and behaviors

THE CIRCLE OF VISIONKEEPERS OFFICE

SOCIALIZATION/PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY & COMMUNITY

WELL-BEING

THE COURAGE OF THE CIRCLE

The Talking Circles

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Positive Self Talk Responsibility “Own It”

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKSITE

PRE-JOB GUIDANCE SKILLS LIFE COACH BUS TOKENS CLOTHING SHOP GIFT BAG (EMERGENCY

TOILETRIES) SMALL APPLICANCES COGNATIVE BEHAVIORAL

“THE TALKING CIRCLES” CIRCLE OF VISIONKEEPERS RECOVERY AND REENTRY

GROUP

VISIONKEEPERS PROGRAMS

Motto: Where blessings are received and blessings are given

Goal: To empower the ex-offender’s (returning citizens) re-entry experience, empowering the individual enhances a healthier family unit and promotes community well-being.

Program: Circle of VisionKeepers/TwoTreesInc. Is a Certified Program by the Montgomery County Office of Ex-offender Reentry to provide Recovery and Reentry Services in the State of Ohio.

PROGRAM’S AND SERVICES

 Mentoring Services: Share experiences and observation on how to live a healthier life after treatment and prison

Prison Program At Dayton Correctional Institution (DCI): Transitional Journeys for Women with purpose provides groups and clothing for women to wear home upon release from

Supportive Services: Bi-weekly Recovery (addiction groups) and Reentry (Socialization & Reintegration groups) for the Returning Citizens from prison, jail and treatment.

MENTORING/CIRCLE OF SUCCESS MENTORING PROGRAM

MENTORING/Circle of Success Mentoring Program

Circle of VisionKeepers is partnering with the United States Federal District Courts and The Federal Probation Department to mentor re-entry participants, under the direction of the Honorable Judge Walter Rice & The Honorable Sharon L. Ovington

DISTRIBUTION CENTER

VisionKeepers Clothing Shop Emergency toiletries Food Pantry: non-perishable food given

monthly (call first to confirm appointment)

Emergency bus tokens: For clients seeking employment and medical appointments. Participant will receive a bus pass when employment is secured until they receive their first paycheck.

VISIONKEEPER’S CLOTHING

VisionKeepers Clothing shop: The purpose is to provide emergency clothing to the ex-offender and the disadvantage from the Dayton, Montgomery County area. We provide services to persons of all faiths as well as Islamic clothing/

Dress for success workshops (scheduled as needed) Clothing is free any and all financial donations will go to the Transportation Program for bus tokens

Transactional Journeys for Women with Purpose Prison Program: Appropriate clothing for women to wear home upon release from prison (DCI)

THE VISIONKEEPERS’ SHOP PROVIDES CLOTHING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PERSONS OF ALL FAITHS

INCLUDING THE ISLAMIC FAITH

MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDRENS CLOTHING, EMERGENCY TOILETRIES & SMALL APPLIANCES

APPROPIATE CLOTHING FOR JOB INTERVIEWS

VISIONKEEPERS FOOD & CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION

CENTER

TRANSITIONAL JOURNEYS’ OF WOMEN WITH PURPOSE ~OUR VOICES

CONTINUE

Program is designed to provide clothing for women being released from

Dayton Correctional Institution & Montgomery Education & Pre-Release

Center

Monthly reentry and recovery support group w/ women to discuss recovery &

reentry concerns.

CIRCLE OF VISIONKEEPERS’ IS A COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKSITE

WE HAVE A WORKING

RELATIONSHIP WITH ANN BASS ACADEMY FOR TRAINING AND

EDUCATION

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS FOR TIME TO THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL EVENT

Kiwanis Club of Dayton

Karen Reed on behalf of the Late Major Gary Reed

ABLE/LAWO

FIRST ANNUAL TIME TO BE THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL EVENT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE PARENTS IN RECOVERY AND REENTRY

ON GOING

DRIVE FOR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS AND TOILETRIES, CLOTHING FOR INTERVIEWS

VISIONKEEPERS FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION CENTER

BASKETS ARE OUTSIDE THE SUITE 12 IF YOU CANNOT COME ON A SATURDAY MORNING’S FROM

9 AM TO 12 PM/TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS CALL 937-732-4549

ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS3RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE VISIONKEEPRS

CLOTHING SHOP

May 2013“Reentry In Action and Fashion”

Makeover & Fashion ShowDate, Place and Details

of Event to be announced

Annual Spaghetti

DinnerDate, Place and Details of Event

To Be Announced

Proceeds will support the 5th Annual Memorial Dinner in

Honor of the Late

Dr. Robin ‘Doc’ Herman Sunday June 23, 2013 at the

Native American “Keeping the

Tradition”“Pow Wow “@ SunWatch

Indian Village ~Archaeological

Park~

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DINNER SUNDAY JUNE 23, 2013 TIME: 5:00 P.M.

AT SUNWATCH’S “NATIVE AMERICAN KEEPING THE

TRADITION” POW WOW

IN HONOR OF THE LATE DR. ROBIN “DOC” HERMAN

ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN OF

THE LAKOTA INDIAN RESERVATION “ANPO’P PROJECT”& IMMIGRANT

WORKERS PROJECT

CIVIC COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS

Circle of VisionKeepers/TwoTreesInc. has received local, regional and State level recognition for their reentry programs & mentoring efforts. Among the awards received:

Proclamation from Dayton Mayor, Gary D. Leitzell

Proclamation of Kettering Mayor, Donald E. Patterson

ACT Program Certification of Appreciation Award

State of Ohio Letter of Recognition for Outstanding Service

Dayton Exchange Club Newsletter about CVK

KHADIJAH ALI WAS AWARDED THE CIVIC COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD FOR HER WORK WITH RETURNING CITIZENS IN DAYTON, MONTGOMERY

OHIO WINNERS CIRCLE AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR WORK WITH

REENTRY AND ADDICTION IN THE STATE OF OHIO

LEAD RALLY (LEADERS FOR EQUALITY AND JUSTICE IN DAYTON)

REFERRAL PROCESS AND GROUP SCHEDULE

Circle of visionkeepers shop is open every

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am-1 pm

Referrals taken daily by phone, staff will return call within 24 hours- leave detailed information and phone number

Participants can pick up clothing and related services every Saturday before 12 pm

Circle of VisionKeeper “Talking Circles” Recovery & Re-entry groups are every 2 weeks on Saturday at 10 am

DONATION INFORMATION Donations of money, clothing and other items are always

welcome. Tax Deductible financial donations can be made through Two Trees Inc. or Circle of Visionkeepers

programs. You may also contact the Circle of VisionKeepers Programs directly at

937-732-4549. You may also visit our web sites at www.circleofvisionkeepers.org

www.twotreesinc.org

Mail checks to: Circle of VisionKeepers’ c/o Khadijah Ali 3401 woodman dr. suite 108 Kettering, Ohio 45429 937- 732-4549 937-296-1077 circleofvisionkeepers@yahoo.com

LOCATION INFORMATION Address: 3401 Woodman dr Suite 10-12 Kettering, Ohio

45429 South of Dorothy

lane and north of Stroop

Bus route 12 south 23 south

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND REMEMBER THIS QUOTE:

“Every Sinner has a future and every Saint has a past!!”

Sista’ Khadijah Ali