SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT.PDF
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APPA AWARDS RECOGNIZE. ACKNOWLEDGE.CELEBRATE. 2014 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY AWARD Kirsten Lewis Senior Adult Probation Officer - Staff Development Division Maricopa County Adult Probation Phoenix, AZ Kirsten R. Lewis, M.Ed., is a probation officer with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department, (AZ). With a background in research and over 23 years of experience in community corrections, Kirsten spearheaded a ground-breaking research study examining secondary traumatic stress in probation officers as a result of working with criminal offenders. Her research was recently published in the American Journal of Criminal Justice. In addition, the lead article in APPA’s Winter 2013 Perspectives on the topic of secondary trauma was authored by Kirsten. Through her research, articles, and popular trainings, Kirsten has provided the community corrections field with new information and greater awareness regarding the personal impact of working with criminal offenders. She shares this information with intelligence, sensitivity, and an insight that is immediately recognized by fellow practitioners. Kirsten has provided useful strategies to preserve the well-being and effectiveness of community corrections officers, and in her own compelling way, she urges the profession to take action. Kirsten conducts a variety of trainings on the topic of stress management and employee wellness with criminal justice agencies around the country and has presented her work at conferences throughout the United States and abroad. She has presented at least 20 trainings for community corrections personnel at county, state, and federal agencies (outside the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department). In addition, Kirsten has presented numerous workshops at conferences, including six (6) workshops at APPA conferences and nine (9) workshops at county, state, or regional conferences for judicial staff or community corrections personnel. This award was presented at the Plenary Session of APPA’s 2014 Winter Training Institute on Monday, January 13 at 8:30 am.