2020 ACA San Diego Program Book_Winter Conference

Saturday

2–3:30 p.m.

A-3B Synthetic Drugs in the Correctional Environment : First Responder Safety (CE, CME, Y CE, CERP) Room 4 K2, illicit Suboxone, Bath Salts, and other synthetic drugs threaten the health of our offender population and the safety of our staff. These

A-3A Breaking Bad : Why Good Correctional Staff Do Bad Things (CE, Y CE)

Room 2 Staff misconduct is a growing concern for correctional officials across the nation. As research on the effects of workplace stress on employee misconduct advances, authorities are recognizing that correctional staff are especially vulnerable to make poor decisions that can lead to doing bad things. Experts in clinical and forensic psychology and corrections will examine the conditions that make correctional officers and other staff at risk for professional misconduct. Using video clips and case studies, these experts will explore the organizational influences and psychological factors for how good correctional staff becomes vulnerable to bad behavior. The critical role of leadership and supervisory staff in deterrence will be discussed and the utility of positive psychology and mindfulness will be examined. Participants will acquire evidence-based skills to identify the risk factors, develop prevention strategies, and the tools to begin immediately reducing the incidence of professional misconduct in their agencies. Learning Objectives: • Understand the psychological factors involved in risk for professional misconduct. • Describe the conditions and risk factors that contribute to professional misconduct. • Recognize the warning signs for individuals at risk for professional misconduct. • Identify what works in reducing the risk for professional misconduct. Moderator: Thomas Reimers , Health Services Director, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Dean Aufderheide , Ph.D., Chief of Mental Health, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida; Robert Hendry , Bureau Chief of Training, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida

illicit and increasingly potent substances are often laced with powerful additives such as fentanyl, have led to a variety of dangerous outcomes. Violent and unpredictable acting out, persistent vegetative states, and death are results observed in inmates who ingest these substances. While these behavioral and health consequences are fairly well documented, less attention has been paid to educating staff to respond safely to these heightened risks. This workshop will focus on the substances, and the ways staff can protect themselves from harm. Learning Objectives: • Recognize the ways that illicit synthetic drugs enter a correctional environment. • Develop an awareness of effective “first responder” strategies for mitigating health risks associated with illicit synthetics. • Identify ways to reduce the influx of illicit drugs and promote safer environments for staff and inmates. Moderator: John J. Hagan , MD, North Dakota Department of Corrections, Bismarck, North Dakota Speakers: Harbans Deol , D.O., Ph.D., Medical Services Director, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, Lincoln, Nebraska; Deborah G. Schult , Ph.D., VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas

Workshops Saturday, Jan. 11 t 2–3:30 p.m.

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