Brooke Byrd

Experience

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  Douglas County Correctional Facility

  Nov 2006 - Jul 2013

  Corrections Officer

  Maintained security within the facility, ensuring the health and safety of staff and inmates. Assisted in the creation and data analysis of a re-entry program. Menth Health First Aid Certified, contributed to the development of the suicide prevention policy. Certified as a Jail Training Officer, facilitating staff development through education and field training. Co-created jail training curriculum and trainee standards. Responsible for the evaluation and recommendations of correctional recruits. Show less

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  St. Francis Community Services

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  Field Experience

  Provided comprehensive services to children and families with the intention of keeping at-risk youth in their homes. Aided in the development of parenting skills and home structure, located. Accessed resources and services which helped improve families' abilities to handle a variety of otherwise difficult situations. Attended court hearings and multidisciplinary meetings to address specific issues and concerns regarding children.

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  Kansas Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Student Intern

  Participated in local community response efforts through involvement in a local domestic violence task force. Conducted literature reviews and research to assist in the analysis of policy,regulations and funding streams. Observed and recorded minutes for Kansas legislative committee meetings and hearings.Developed social programs based upon analytical model to address issues concerning victims of violence.Assessed programs for client satisfaction, efficiency, productivity, and performance. Show less

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  The Villages

  Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Youth Care Worker

  Supervised youth in a home-setting while providing situational training, management skills, and daily living services. Maintain daily documentation for each youth in accordance with Social Rehabilitation Services and Juvenile Justice Authority. Managed aggressive, defiant, or harmful youth behavior and any crisis that may present in the home.

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  The Denver Family Crisis Center

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  Youth Counselor

  Managed crisis situations using de-escalation and physical management interventions to ensure safety of residents and staff as a JIREH instructor. Provided programming, therapeutic groups, recreational and social activities through mentoring and supervision of youth. Trainer and temporary supervisor, participated in support and administrative functions of the center.

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  Denver Human Services

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  Lead Social Caseworker- Sex Abuse Intervention Team

  Child welfare worker, trainer, and advocate. Worked with families to identify needs and refer to services. Collaborated with various stakeholders to develop and achieve goals. Agency trainer, responsible for developing curriculum and supporting staff with changes in law and policy. MSW intern supervisor. Co-Chair of the Human Trafficking Juvenile Committee and member of the Denver Public Schools and Denver Human Services Collaboration and Congregate Care Reduction Committees.

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  State of Colorado

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

  Human Trafficking Specialist

  Expert in child trafficking and case work practice. Provided technical assistance and support, developed and delivered training, and offered consultation. Facilitated multi-sector workgroups and committees on updating child welfare practices and regulations. Managed the Department of Justice's Improving Outcomes for Children, Families, and Youth grant, overseeing a $1.5M budget, program design and evaluation, and management of grant deliverables.

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  Denver District Attorney's Office

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2024

  DATA Director

  Oversees the Denver Anti-Trafficking Task Force, building relationships with multiple stakeholders in law enforcement, service providers, and the community. Elected as Vice Chair of The Colorado Human Trafficking Council, member of the Youth Violence Prevention Table, Denver Public School's Human Trafficking Prevention workgroup. Through oversight of committees and workgroups and ongoing community engagement, works to enhance human trafficking awareness and education, expand trauma-informed services for victims, and support best practices in victim-centered investigations and prosecutions in the Denver-Metro area. Manages the Department of Justice's Enhanced Collaborative Model grant, including oversight of a $750,000 budget, supervision of grant-funded positions, program development, design and evaluation, and management of grant deliverables. Show less

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  City and County of Denver

  Sept 2024 - now

  Data Managment Analyst

  Using data analytics to inform continuous improvement of projects and programs.