2023 ACA Orlando Program Book_Winter Conference

Learning Objectives: 1. Understand the extent of recruitment and retention challenges of correctional staff across the United States and be able to gauge their situation accordingly. 2. Know what strategies for recruitment and retention of correctional staff are working and develop effective strategies for their agency. 3. Understand what strategies for recruitment and retention of correctional staff have shown to be ineffective. Speakers: Leanne Alarid , Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas; Michael Dolny , Ph.D., Deputy Administrator, Research Unit, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Phoenix, Arizona; Jess King-Mohr , M.A., Director of Research and Data Analytics, State of Vermont, Department of Corrections, Waterbury, Vermont D-1D Prison Relocation: What Does it Look Like to Relocate an Entire Prison 30 Miles Away Crystal Ballroom D Track: Jails In July 2022, the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) completed a historic prison relocation. For six years a new correctional facility was under construction. Over the course of five days, UDC moved nearly 2,500 inmates without incident to the new prison located approximately 30 miles away. This class will cover in detail the planning, execution and follow up steps taken to ensure a safe and successful relocation of an entire prison. The class will walk through everything from moving physical items such as gym equipment, office supplies and inmate property, to the security protocols enacted, the restraint, escort, and movement teams, IMS structure, allied agency support and everything else associated with relocating a prison. Moderator: Dr. Tama S. Celi , Research Director, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia

leadership philosophy with the demands of our correctional environment. We will explore a range of leadership styles that include adaptive leadership, enhancing psychological safety, the power of a beautiful question and negotiation styles to de-escalate and improve our effectiveness. Learning Objectives: 1. Explore leadership styles that transform and shape the culture of the correctional profession. 2. Identify the leadership capacity our emerging leaders need to guide the future of the correctional profession. Consultant, The Moss Group, Columbus, Ohio Speakers: David Yebra , Director, Training and Leader Development Division, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas D-1C Recruitment and Retention of Correctional Staff: A National Survey Showcasing the Challenges and What Works (and What Doesn’t Work) Crystal Ballroom C Track: ACA Resources Recruitment and retention of employees is a national crisis; especially in Corrections. Correctional officers and community supervision officers are the foundation of effective corrections. Without adequate staffing, public safety, security and the health of those entrusted to corrections is jeopardized. The ACA Research Council was tasked to develop a national survey on the challenges correctional systems face with recruitment and retention of correctional staff. DOCs across the country were surveyed about their challenges, the strategies they use to combat those challenges and how effective those strategies were. This workshop will provide the results of that survey, common themes found and current innovative strategies. 3.Blend relevant leadership theory with the challenges we are facing today that require greater efficiency with less staff. Moderator: Tracy Reveal , Ph.D.,

WORKSHOPS Tuesday, Jan. 31 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.

130 — ACA 2023 Winter Conference | Orlando