2021 ACA Nashville Program Book_151st Congress of Correction

Friday

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

measures related to the success of each program. • Understand the training needs, trauma-responsive practices and other

C-2A Security Collaboration Brings Innovative Change to Restrictive Housing in the Virginia Department of Corrections Room 209A Track: Prisons Collaboration between security, operations and mental health is essential for any correctional system to manage its population, especially for seriously mentally ill (SMI) or other vulnerable inmates. It requires a well-trained team of professionals to manage the unique risks and needs of that population, particularly those with the greatest potential of being managed in a restrictive housing unit. In 2016, VADOC established an SMI committee to develop a collaborative approach to managing this cohort. This workshop will provide a review of the operational and programmatic changes made by the VADOC over the past 5 years, with security, operations and mental health teams to successfully manage the continuum of care for these inmates. Learning Objectives: • Learn about the development steps the agency took to build programs targeting the treatment and security needs of SMI and other vulnerable inmates. • Review relevant data and performance

collaborative strategies needed to implement a successful program.

Moderator: Lois Fegan , M.S., Chief of Restrictive Housing, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Speakers: Allie Lovell , B.S., Statewide Serious Mental Illness Coordinator, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia; Randall Mathena , Director of Security and Correctional Enforcement, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia; David Robinson , Chief of Corrections Operations, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia

Workshops

Friday, Aug. 13 t 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

C-2B Improving Inmate Behavior Management and the Jail Work Environment through Design

Room 209B Track: Jails

The physical plant of a jail affects the mood, stress levels and emotional health of staff. It also affects the behavior and stress levels of those incarcerated. Utilizing concepts from the health care design industry, this workshop will teach participants the concepts of trauma-informed design and the benefits of these concepts in elevating moods, reducing anxiety and lowering stress for staff and inmates. The presenters will show examples from recent new jail projects and show examples of how trauma-informed design can be inexpensively incorporated into existing facilities. These easy to implement design concepts can enhance staff well-being, improve inmate behavior management and enhance staff retention. Learning Objectives: • Understand how trauma-informed design lowers stress for staff and inmates. • Demonstrate how environment cues convey expected behavior for inmates. • Utilize trauma-informed design concepts in their existing jails.

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