2021 ACA Nashville Program Book_151st Congress of Correction

D-2C Reducing the Use of Isolation in Detention Facilities Room 207C Track: Juveniles Juvenile Detention Services, like many other agencies, are challenged with developing and operating an effective behavior management system. The use of room confinement and isolation unfortunately continues to be the simple route many agencies often take. It is time for all agencies to stop and take a look at the harm caused by the use of isolation, such as trauma, suicide, depression, mental illness, deterioration, anger, confusion and loneliness. By limiting the use of isolation, we found marked improvement over time in program engagement, quality assurance, calmness and quietness of the environment, less stress on youth and staff, reduction of assaults and suicidal ideation, opportunity to offer mentorship and create a positive, safe and healthy environment for youth development as they prepare return back to the community. This session will highlight what the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Detention Services center has accomplished in reducing the use of room confinement Learning Objectives: • Articulation of strategies that were implemented to reduce or eliminate the use of isolation in youth facilities and key data points that measure the use of isolation in youth facilities. • Strategies used for Leadership and Culture change and development of an alternative to restrictive isolation policy(s). • Adoption of positive behavior management strategies and alternative tools and training to develop positive healthy and nurturing relationships with youth. Moderator: Kirk Fields , Chief Jailer, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis, Tennessee Speakers: Dora Benn , Chief Inspector, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis, Tennessee; Deidra F. Bridgeforth , Assistant Chief Juvenile Detention Services & Jail East Shelby, County Sheriff’s Office, Memphis,

Saturday

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

D-2A Rescued Program ... Saving Detainees and Dogs ... One Life at a Time Room 209A Track: Prisons Rescued Program’s mission is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs which would otherwise be euthanized while providing a positive impact on the offenders within the Colwell Probation Detention Center. Learn how the Georgia Department of Corrections and the Colwell Probation Detention Center established and developed a rescued dog program which is volunteer driven, resulting in zero cost to the citizens of the State of Georgia. Learn the win-win benefits of a structured holistic program centering on positive reinforcement which prepares the offender to reenter society. Learning Objectives: • Identify the importance of positive reinforcement dog training techniques and how they correlate to human interactions. • Understand the importance of establishing a reentry-driven program for offenders utilizing rescued dogs as the stimulus. • Develop an understanding that structure and discipline need to be incorporated into the program, instilling integrity. Moderator: Diane Hassett , Superintendent, Georgia Department of Corrections, Blairsville, Georgia Speakers: Philip Carter , Correctional Officer II, Georgia Department of Corrections, Blairsville, Georgia; Jim Ross , Trainer, Cold Nose College, Murphy, North Carolina; Neal Wiley , Counselor, Georgia Department of Corrections, Blairsville, Georgia

Saturday, Aug. 14 t 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Workshops

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