2021 ACA Nashville Program Book_151st Congress of Correction

Welcome to the 151 st Congress of Correction

WELCOME

I am pleased to welcome you to Nashville, Tennessee, the site of ACA’s 151 st Congress of Correction. We are coming together in Nashville, a vibrant center of the music industry, to raise our voices in concert about the wonderful work we are doing in the field of corrections. Among the numerous live music venues that dot the town, you will learn what it takes to bring together every facet of corrections to make your facilities hum in perfect rhythm. Bringing the entire field of corrections professionals together in one place for the 151 st time, this Congress of Correction promises to be an enriching experience for all participants. Once again, the entire world of correctional professionals will be treated to ACA’s lively workshops, unforgettable general session,

interactive Health and Wellness Expo, continuing education credits, top-of-the-line exhibitors, absorbing speakers and networking opportunities that are a must for anyone in the corrections industry. I want to thank our host committee for the superb job they have done to make this the best possible conference experience. I am truly honored to be attending my first Congress of Corrections as ACA president and I am looking forward to meeting many of the tremendous corrections professionals who will be attending both in person and virtually. It is these corrections professionals who serve the public so selflessly that I hope to honor and serve over the next two years as ACA President. I heartly welcome you to the 151 st Congress of Correction in Nashville and I sincerely hope we all leave this gathering on a high note.

Tony C. Parker President American Correctional Association

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