2023 ACA Orlando Program Book_Winter Conference

Speaker: Michelle Glady , Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida

2.Connect the value of sustainable agriculture to sustainable prisons and communities. 3.Learn about the opportunities green jobs provides to returning citizens. Moderator: Lois Fegan , Chair of the ACA Sustainability Committee, Richmond, Virginia Speakers: Ennice Hobbs , Deputy Director, Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility, Ft. Lewis, Washington; Jessica King , Superintendent, Wise Correctional Unit #18, Coeburn, Virginia; Michael McLeon , Instructor/Farmer, Windham School District, Tyler, Texas C-2E Media Inside and Outside the Fence Crystal Ballroom E Track: Other — Staff Training In this session, participants will learn the importance of having a communications plan for dealing with the media and the public and how to make it work. The reputation and credibility of an organization can be defined by the ability to work effectively with the news media. By developing and refining communication practices, an agency can minimize negative news coverage. When an agency follows policies and procedures within a correctional setting, it can create unique and challenging situations where media coverage can sensationalize situations. Knowledge of exemplary practices and expanding on ever-changing media trends help optimize communication strategies. Learning Objectives: 1. Building relationships and identifying the importance of a working relationship with the media and other audiences. 2. Developing a social media and traditional media strategy inside of prisons. 3.How to prepare for media interviews and legislative presentations. Moderator: Molly Best , Deputy Communications Director, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida

C-2F Changing Corrections Culture Through Increased Participation of Medical & Mental Health Staff (CE, CME) Grand Ballroom 12 Track: MDST Treatment Changing culture is incremental in most correctional systems. This panel will discuss ways to incorporate the future of corrections into daily operations, including: • How medical staff provide an important viewpoint • How new construction or renovation can positively impact operations • How to determine if a new or remodeled facility meets performance expectations • How wellness programs impact daily operations and your long-term results. Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to identify the benefits of involving medical/mental health staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of wellness programs for staff and incarcerated individuals. 2. Participants will be able to explain research needed to improve outcomes, both for staff and incarcerated people, in new or remodeled facilities, including purpose-built/remodeled spaces that mirror medical/hospital-like settings and what, if any, long term impacts those spaces have on behaviors and wellness of both staff and incarcerated individuals. 3.Participants will be able to identify the latest results regarding implementing wellness studies in correctional settings. Moderator: Dan Mills , Vice President, Kitchell CEM, Phoenix, Arizona Speakers: Harbans Deol , D.O., Ph.D., Medical Director, Nebraska Dept of Correctional Services, Lincoln, Nebraska; Marcus Hardy , Hardy & Associates, Lockport, Illinois; Robin Timme , Psy.D., Falcon, Chicago, Illinois

WORKSHOPS Monday, Jan. 30 ▼ 3:30–5 p.m.

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