Cheryl Morris

Experience

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  NYS DOCCS

  Aug 1992 - Aug 2010

  Additional Experience

  I held various positions in program services that allowed me to develop, implement and oversee rehabilitative programs for the incarcerated population.

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  NYS DOCCS

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2022

  Assumed direct and indirect supervision of approximately 450 employees and 930 justice-impacted individuals, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.Served as Acting Superintendent when required which enhanced my professional development.• Led weekly facility audits with the goal of ensuring adherence to agency, state, and federal standards. This resulted in improved efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.• Drafted and implemented facility policies and rehabilitative programs, fostering a rehabilitative environment for the incarcerated population. Show less Managed daily operations, drafted agency policy, and advised on religious accommodations, volunteer services, and family services, resulting in enhanced support for justice-impacted individuals and their families.• Collaborated with the Attorney General’s office on related litigation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.• Developed, implemented, and oversaw training programs, resulting in improved service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.• Monitored program contracts and budgets and evaluated effectiveness, optimizing resource allocation and program outcomes. Show less

  • Deputy Superintendent

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2022

  • Director of Ministerial, Family, & Volunteer Services

    Aug 2010 - Dec 2016
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  CVM-Enterprises, LLC

  Jul 2022 - now

  Criminal Justice Consultant

  • Policy and Compliance Evaluation, Development, and Implementation- Provides a comprehensive evaluation of existing policies and compliance standards, works with the company compliance team to develop tailored policies to meet needs, and effectively implements them.• Comprehensive Reentry Services- Assist with developing holistic approaches to reentry services, including housing, job readiness training, mental health counseling, substance abuse support, and community integration programs.• Trainer- We provide specialized training services tailored for criminal justice personnel. Our programs include comprehensive employee wellness initiatives and targeted executive leadership development for women, designed to enhance professional growth, resilience, and leadership skills within the criminal justice fiel Show less

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  Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP)

  Nov 2024 - now

  Speaker at Law Enforcement Action Partnership