Social Services Administrator
Franklin County, OH

Wendy Adcock brings over 15 years of experience as a case manager and mentor supporting justice-involved individuals. She currently serves as a Social Services Administrator with the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy & Programs (OJPP), where she has held various roles over the past five years.  Before joining OJPP, Wendy worked with MCS TOUCH as a facilitator and advocate at the Dayton Correctional Institution. Her career also includes experience as an outreach coordinator, where she supported at-risk youth and their families, as well as extensive work with adults both pre- and post-incarceration. As a formerly incarcerated individual herself, Wendy brings invaluable lived experience to her work. She understands firsthand the challenges of returning home, rebuilding one’s life, and navigating the barriers that often follow incarceration. 

CCS Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Chesterfield County, VA

Mel Force is a certified and registered Integrated Forensic and Older Adult Peer Recovery Specialist. She has been in long-term recovery in the local community since 2015, following her release from Riverside Regional Jail, and has been a Peer Recovery Specialist since 2018. Her professional peer history has included working as a Peer Recovery Navigator for a treatment provider, managing local recovery houses, and her current position is the Forensic Peer Recovery Support Specialist for Chesterfield Community Corrections Services. Mel was one of the first Peer Recovery Specialists hired in a community corrections office in Virginia to support supervised individuals with substance use disorder. She works alongside officers to help navigate the supervision process while encouraging recovery and providing resources. She loves collecting data research to support change and the progress of peer support in the correctional setting. Some notable professional accomplishments include developing the FPRS Focus Team of Chesterfield, membership in NAADAC, the CSUA Task Force, the PSA Assessment Committee, the Chesterfield Reentry Council, and the CCS Tactical Planning and Implementation Team.

Local Probation Supervisor
Chesterfield County, VA

Mrs. Anna Hefferon is a Probation Supervisor for special programs at Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Community Corrections and Pretrial Services, with over 17 years of experience working with justice involved individuals. Her previous positions include working as a Pretrial Officer for an intensive program for pretrial clients living with a Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder and, a reentry case manager for individuals being released from the Richmond City Jail. She holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Anna holds the position of Secretary for the Virginia Community Criminal Justice Association (VCCJA) and is a trainer in Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS).  Anna lives by the wise Dr. Seuss quote “Unless SOMEONE like YOU CARES a whole AWFUL LOT, nothing is going to get BETTER, IT’S NOT”. 

Reentry Navigator
Franklin County, OH

Roger (Josh) Chapman has been a certified Peer Recovery Supporter for the past six years, providing peer-based services to individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. He currently serves as a Re-Entry Navigator/Peer Supporter with the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy & Programs (OJPP), where he delivers comprehensive, wrap-around support to individuals involved with the Franklin County jail system—both pre- and post-release.
Drawing from his own lived experience with addiction, incarceration, and overcoming the many barriers faced during early recovery, Roger offers a unique and authentic perspective that resonates with those he serves. His insights, experiences, and access to vital community resources have proven invaluable to justice-involved individuals working to rebuild their lives after incarceration. 

Interim Director
Chief Operating Officer, Franklin County, OH

Melissa Pierson brings over 30 years of experience in criminal justice and grants administration, with a career spanning leadership roles at the Common Pleas Court, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and currently as Interim Director and Chief Operating Officer for the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy and Programs. 
She holds a Master of Education degree from the University of Dayton and is certified as a trainer in Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), SAMHSA’s Trauma Informed Care, and Mental Health First Aid. Melissa also served as an Adjunct Instructor for Tiffin University for over six years and is currently pursuing certification as a Certified Government Financial Manager®.
Throughout her career, Melissa has been instrumental in advancing smart justice initiatives within Franklin County. Her contributions include the launch of the first Rapid Resource Center, the implementation of pre-release medication-assisted treatment in the jail, the Bridge Respite program, and the Pathways to Healthy Living pre-release initiative – all aimed at improving public safety and outcomes for justice-involved individuals through innovative, evidence-informed practices.

MARCH Program Supervisor
Franklin County, OH

Mr. Ryan Topping has over 15 years of experience in the human services field, which includes probation and community case management. He is a probation officer supervisor and Director of the MARCH Program (MAT. Assessment. Referral. Collaboration. Hope.) with the Franklin County Municipal Court. His previous positions include working as a probation officer for the county's opiate specific court. He holds a Master of Human Services degree from the University of Dayton as well as a bachelor’s in psychology from Capital University. He has experience working with various populations, such as those struggling with addiction, mental health, and homelessness. His proficiency in networking has enabled him to make partnerships with several community agencies, which now provide services at the Franklin County Municipal Court.