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CRDF Fashion Show Success
On May 30, 2018 the Fashion Design program participated for the first
time in the annual Five Keys Schools and Program’s Art Show. The ven-
ue was held at the beautiful historic Los Angeles Athletic Club. Models
show casted fashions arranging from pantsuits to elegant evening wear.
The designs were made by former and current fashion design students.
Fashion modeling was a first time event for most of the models. It truly
inspired them and greatly enhanced their self-esteem. All of the fashions
were donated to the volunteer models.
One of the highlights of the fashion show was when the fashion design
instructor, Ms. Cox, introduced a former student by the name of Angelina
Rose Scalise. Ms. Scalise successfully completed Fashion Design 1, 2,
and 3. Upon completion and release from the Century Regional Deten-
tion Facility (CRDF), Ms. Scalise enrolled in the Mt. San Antonio Col-
lege’s Fashion Design Program. She is currently an advanced student at
Mt. San Antonio College and is employed there as a part-time Teacher’s
Assistant instructing fashion design. Ms. Scalise attributes her success to
her former instructor, Ms. Cox. The Career Technical Education (CTE)
Fashion Design program inspires and open gates to those interested in
pursuing careers in the industry.
THIS ISSUE’S CONTRIBUTORS:
Mr. V ** Ms. Dee ** Ms. Aileen
Ms. Liz ** Mr. Marvin ** Ms. Cox
Chef ** Ms. Muñoz
Caring Teachers Educate
WELCOME ESTEVAN!
NEWEST CRDF MEMBER Our newest CRDF member, Estevan, joined us May 29th and has
integrated with the teachers and staff very successfully! Estevan
brings in a calm personality and helpful attitude that puts all who
encounter him at ease. His useful information and willingness to
go that extra mile are much appreciated by those who work with
him.
Personal Facts
Q: What is your favorite hobby?
A: Watching movies
Q: What is your personal pet peeve?
A: People not being able to communicate—not stating how they
feel, leaving the other person guessing
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Red
Q: What is your training/background in?
A: My BA is in Political Science
Empowering Leaders Through
Mindfulness
Student led mindfulness activi-
ty in Ms. Dee’s Leadership 2
class.
Leadership 2 has offered the
Merit Masters multiple oppor-
tunities for personal growth in
the areas of resiliency, confi-
dence, self-discipline, healing
trauma, decision making, and
conflict resolution. This course
is an extension of Leadership
101 which was designed to in-
vest in and promote Merit Mas-
ters at CRDF. Students are
learning essential skills and
techniques needed to teach
classes, facilitate groups, pro-
vide one-on-one peer support,
promote a safe milieu, assist
custody staff and reduce recidi-
vism.
24 tortellini (can be store bought) 2 lbs sweet peas
1/2 qt. vegetable stock 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme
½ ea. fennel bulb 1 ea. leek
½ cup celery (fine diced) 4 tbsp. butter, divided
TT salt and pepper TT parsley (chopped)
fresh pea tendrils (garnish) nasturtium petals (garnish)
Saute fennel, celery, leeks and ½ of the sweet peas in 2 tbsp. butter. Add ½ quarts stock and simmer with thyme for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and puree with cold butter. Allow it to cool in an ice bath. When cool, add remaining peas, some parsley for color. Puree again. Strain through a medium strainer and reserve over-night. Reheat soup to serve and pair with hot tortellini and fried garnishes.
Directions:
CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH
PEA PURÉE
Ingredients (4 servings)
It Takes a Village to Ease
Recidivism
I ran into a former student
at a beauty shop last week,
D. Evans whom I didn’t
recognize at first. She
stopped me as I was leav-
ing and told me that I
subbed for her class one
day when Ms. Liz was out.
She reports having a place
to live and a job doing hair
in the salon. She gave me
permission to use her
name and share her picture.
She also gave me her
booking number (LOL),
and would love to come
back and speak to other
students. Ms. Evans want-
ed me to thank each of the
following for helping her
during her stint at
CRDF: Ms. Liz, Ms.
Munoz, Mr. Aaron, Ser-
geant Gamboa, Senior
Sherman, Deputy Carmona
and Deputy Gonzalez in
3500. Ms. Evans explained
how EBI impacted her in a
positive way and reminded
her that life was not over, it
was just at a standstill.
Ms. Dee M.S.
Life Skills Instructor
Emotional Literacy
Phenomenal Woman
As another school year came to a close
students reflected on Dr. Maya An-
gelou’s poem, “Phenomenal Woman.”
They created an artistic rendering of
what the poem meant to them. As they
leave my class I hope they will take
with them the feeling that they can con-
quer anything and that their choices
and character are what will drive their
future. I hope they will understand and
believe in their innate good and focus
on what’s within rather than what oth-
ers have judged them to be. Submission: Ms. Aileen
2 West and 3200
TESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS
IN DMH MODULES
Question:
What do you like about class?
Responses from Students We are treated like humans and respected
The teacher looks for our strengths
Class participation and group interaction
We get to display our talents
Class provides us with a healthy outlet and an alterna-
tive to sleeping
No name calling
When someone isn’t feeling well they can find support
among classmates
We learn cost effective ways to interact with our kids
I was homeless and on drugs, but this class helps me to
focus and think about my kids
Helps with anxiety, I feel like I can breathe being able
to come out of the cell
Teacher is supportive when we go to court by saying
“Good luck”
We get tools and are shown us how to use them.
We have fun!
Statements from deputies and officers
The class makes our job easier
The students seem more relaxed after attending
class
They look forward to going to class
They seem less aggressive
Statements from DMH staff
Decreased Psychosis
Improved Mood
Students are ready to discuss trauma
Class engagement helps with cognition of individ-
uals diagnosed with psychosis, schizophrenia,
schizoaffective disorders and dual-diagnosis Submitted by: Ms. Dee
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
The New Me Submitted by Ms. Liz
Students come in and out frequently. One of the most important lessons learned is to uplift each other
and give positive affirmations. This was one of them:
The painting class submitted individual art and mural photographs (in progress and completed) to the
recent art show. The class continues work on the 3500 outdoor recreation mural, and continued general
maintenance throughout the facility. In conjunction with George Liou of DMH and Ms. Dee of Five
Keys we are repainting 1400 Pod 2 in preparation to launch the FRESH program as headed by Lt Neal
of CRDF Submitted by Mr. V
Beautifying by Empowering