I am Mary Migra. I have been employed full-time with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction since 1984. The first 13 years in Parole, then at Grafton Prison as Social Work Supervisor in charge of Recovery Services and currently as a Mental health Administrator at Lorain Correctional Institution.

I have counseled people in one capacity or another for the past 20 years. I have volunteered with the Cuyahoga Rape Crisis Center handling hotline and advocacy for victims. I am involved with the gay and lesbian community and direct practice work with that population. I receive extensive training through the department as well as by attending workshops, which keeps me updated and aware of new techniques and research.

Currently, I have an Adolescent Anger Management Program (for Lorain County Juvenile Court on Tuesday, from 7-8:00 PM for 15 yr and younger, on Thursday from 7:30-8:30 PM for 16 yr and older) to accommodate the different work and school schedules of my clients. This is a nine week program which involves weekly group meetings consisting of videos, education, confrontation, enhancing communication skills, learning triggers, formulating a plan of action and most importantly accepting responsibility for their actions.