Type Of Business:
Detention center
Marketing Area:
Local; Regional; National
Expertise:
Program Development and Implementation, Curriculum, Collaboration; Relationship building
Major Product/SVS:
Expert Knowledge in Treatment for Addictions of Substance Abuse and Drug Trafficking and Criminal Behaviors;Program Development and Implementation; Staff and Client Teambuilding. Expert Knowledge or Therapuetic Communities and Evidence Based Practices. Train the Trainer in "Thinking For a Change" and Aggression Replacement Therapy. Consultant, Trainer, Teambuilder, Motivator.
Favorite Business Publication:
American Correctional Association, Prison Publications, Inc. NICIC, Psychology Today, Federal Bureau of Prisons, SAMHSA, NCCHC
Hobbies/Sports:
Quilting, Reading, Cooking, Travel, Baseball, Philanthropy, People, laughing, Premier Designs Jewelry Distributor
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati (2007)
Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Human Services, Northern Kentucky University 1999
Affiliations Awards:
Honor Society, University of Cincinnati
Epsilon Sigma Alpha International
7 Hills Church
National Institute of Corrections
American Correctional Association
Place of Birth:
Cincinnati
Children's Names:
Angela and Amber
Grandchildren:
AJ and Joshua
Work History:
Bethesda Oak Hospital
River City Correctional Center
Community Mental Health Center
Grant County Detention Center
Career Achievements:
Designing and Implementing 3 programs
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Working with Dr. Paula Smith on a research project using Cognitive Techniques and teaching Graduate students. Working one on one with Dr. Smith was one of the greatest things that I had the opportunity to do.
Charity:
Member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International for the past 9 yrs.
Major Fund Raising efforts for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
fundraising and donations for correctional programs and inmate re-entry services
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith in God, hard work and a never give up attitude, Collaboration with wonderful people in the field or addictions and corrections, and the ability to make people see and feel hope.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She began volunteering in a detox unit in a local hospital soon realized she was destined to work with people. She soon began earning her college degrees.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Silvey has worked in the field of counseling for more than 17 years. She spent 15 years in corrections.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Directing a peer-driven drug abuse program; Encouraging rehabilitation; Addressing drug and related crime issues for re-entry into mainstream society
Education Certifications:
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Trained by the University of Cincinnati to train correction staff using Evidenced Based Practices
Trained by Dr. Paula Smith using the CPAI-2000:Correctional Practices Assessment Inventory and the CPC: Correctional Practice Checklist
Awards/Honors:
Golden Key National Honor Society
Recipient of 11 Dean's List Certificates for excelling in academic curriculum
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Silvey hopes to develop community-based programs for those in rehabilitation in order to create socially conscientious members of society.