2020 ACA San Diego Program Book_Winter Conference

Ashland University using ATLO Chromebooks and more. These opportunities have helped to reduce offender violence and recidivism. The Louisiana model can be replicated in any facility. During this session, we will discuss the security of the program and how offenders are prevented from accessing locations outside of the learning environment. Learning Objectives: • Understand the technological advancements related to utilizing distance learning opportunities that allow for a “closed” internet to work in secure environments. • Consider the value of digital educational opportunities to help reduce offender violence and recidivism. • Appreciate the value of distance learning opportunities utilizing labs and Chromebooks. Moderator: Andrea Buttross , Education Director, Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Speakers: Andrea Buttross , Education Director, Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Todd Marshall , Vice President for Continuing and Adult Studies, Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio; Clay Mixon , Co-Founder, ALTO Software, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Inform the participants of the crisis in staffing and retention of staff in our nation’s correctional facilities. • Review the unique initiatives by the Delaware Department of Corrections and the Alabama Department of Corrections to address the crisis in facility staffing. • Discuss these initiatives, along with any others brought forward by participants, on how they may affect staffing and staff retention. Moderator: Jeff Crawford , Director of Detention, Farmville Detention Center, Farmville, Virginia Speakers: Matthew C. Brand , Associate Commissioner for Administrative Services, Alabama Department of Corrections, Montgomery, Alabama; Kimberly C. Hughey , Security Superintendent, Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, Delaware Department of Corrections, New Castle, Delaware; Phyllis Morgan , Warden 1, Alexander City Work Release, Alabama Department of Corrections, Alexander, Alabama Association’s Correctional Certification Program is designed to elevate corrections and foster professional development. By accepting the challenge to become certified, you show your employer and your peers that you have the knowledge and skills required to be effective in the field of corrections. This workshop will focus on the importance and benefits of becoming a Certified Corrections Professions (CCP), explain the different certification types and levels available, and break down the certification process. Learning Objectives: • Participants will be able to understand the benefits that certification brings to their agencies. • Participants will be able to learn about the different types of certifications offered. • Participants will be able to understand D-1H ACA Certification Room 11B The American Correctional

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Tuesday, Jan. 14 t 8:30–10 a.m.

D-1G A Crisis in Corrections; Staff Recruitment and Retention Room 8 In many prisons around the country staff shortage is critical. Some facilities run with less than 50% of their

complement of staff. Staff work overtime, posts are closed, programs are shuttered, and security are at risk. This workshop will highlight two examples of state department of corrections that have taken innovative approaches to recruit and retain staff. Wardens from Alabama and Delaware will speak about what they are doing to address this crisis in corrections. Learning Objectives:

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