2021 ACA Nashville Program Book_151st Congress of Correction

Following a brief overview of the gang validation process and current impact of gang members on the North Carolina prison system, our workshop will describe the structural components and operating principles of the STGMU with emphasis on research-based programming, addressing criminogenic factors, measurable outcomes, maintaining program integrity over time and sustainable use of staff and facility resources. Learning Objectives: • Understand the impact of gang involved offenders on the NC prison system and its implications for intervention. • Identify research-based components of

effective programming and the focus on criminogenic factors inherent in the STGMU.

• Discuss practices critical to maintaining program integrity and effectiveness over time. Moderator: Teresa Jardon , Warden, North Carolina Department of Public Safety — Lieutenant III, North Carolina Department of Public Safety — Prisons, Morganton, North Carolina; Steven Jones , MA, Psychologist, North Carolina Department of Public Safety — Prisons, Morganton, North Carolina Prisons, Morganton, North Carolina Speakers: Robert J. Abernathy ,

Workshops Friday, Aug. 13 t 8:30–10 a.m.

Visit the ACA Resource Center at the 151 st Congress of Correction for a chance to win A Gift card !*

Resource Center Hours of Operation:

Day

Date

Time

Thursday

8/12

7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Friday

8/13

7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Saturday

8/14

7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday

8/15

8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Gift card giveaway drawings will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14

*You do not need to be present to win, but you must be an active ACA member.

Location: ACA Resource Center (Near conference registration)

Good luck! We look forward to seeing you soon!

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