OEOA NEWS Psychiatric Institute of Washington Presents a Workshop on Spirituality and Mental Health This event is free, but advance registration is required. Full Text DC Department of Mental Health Director Stephen Baron Returns to Howard University to Report on Service Changes The forum will be held on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm at Howard University Hospital. Full Text The National Institute of Corrections Presents "Innovative Reentry Strategies: The Emerging Role of Correctional Industries" The free program will focus on presenting new reentry strategies and highlight specific programs around the country that reflect best practices. Full Text US Conference of Mayors Selects Office on Ex-Offender Affairs (OEOA) as Example of Successful Reentry Initiative The District of Columbia, Mayor’s Office on Ex-Offender Affairs (OEOA) headed by Interim Director Theodore Sweet was selected by the United States Conference of Mayors during their 2009 Survey as having one of the successful reentry initiatives in the country. Full Text OEOA Provides Employment Resources for Reentry Every second Friday of the month starting in April, the OEOA will provide employer training which will be conducted by the President of the NOVA (Northern Virginia) SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management. Full Text