2022 ACA Phoenix Program Book_Winter Conference

Tennessee Department of Corrections; Nashville, Tennessee; Kelly Young , Inspector General, Tennessee Department of Corrections; Nashville, Tennessee B-1C The Millennial Workforce in Corrections Room 126B Tracks: Prisons/Jails Millennials in the workplace is one of the most popular topics in the modern workforce. Millennials make up the vast majority of today’s current workforce. Employers need to better understand what Millennials expect from their employers, in order to provide a positive work experience and gain the most productivity from the employee. A Millennial is defined as an individual born between 1981 and 1996. Millennials currently represent 35% of the U.S. workforce, and by the year 2025 will make up 75% of U.S. workers. It is imperative managers understand the motivations, needs and expectations of Millennials in order to attract and engage them and to keep these employees within the criminal justice field. Learning Objectives: • Review innovative ideas on how to engage millennials in the workplace.

• Analyze the impact technology plays in recruitment of millennial and its benefits. • Identity strategies in attracting and keeping Millennials in the workforce Moderator: Eric Guerrero , Deputy Division Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas Speakers: L.E. Townsend , Warden, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Tennessee Colony, Texas; Richard Babcock , Director II, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas B-1D The Other Pandemic: Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Community Corrections Room 126C Tracks: Reentry/Community Corrections The death of George Floyd and other police interactions have brought the issues of diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront of society’s conscience and to the doorstep of every correctional program. How each agency addresses these issues within their organization can have a positive impact on the staff, clients and larger community. Once a year diversity training just doesn’t cut it in today’s environment. Learn how one agency is addressing these issues in a comprehensive way by including internal and external resources. It started with a self-assessment by staff that helped guide the steps needed to become a healthier organization. Learning Objectives: • Explore how to gauge your staff’s understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. • Develop a multifaceted approach to reach staff at different levels of understanding and experience within your organization. • Outline a sustained approach for effective and lasting change to gain insights into their own and others understanding of DE&I. Moderator: Bernie Rochford , Esq., Executive Vice President of Administration, Oriana House, Inc., Akron, Ohio Speaker: Elle Rochford , M.S., ABD, Researcher, Purdue University, Cleveland, Ohio

Workshops Friday, Jan. 7 t 8:30–10 a.m.

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