2023 ACA Orlando Program Book_Winter Conference

Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the real life, practical experience of moving a prison and explain the steps to take and items to consider when relocating an entire prison. 2. Identify the process to use and forms to complete to utilize the Incident Management System in a large-scale operation. 3.Understand the pitfalls and security concerns you may encounter during a prison move, how to navigate them and the importance of collaboration both internally and externally. Moderator: Brian Kenney , Deputy Warden, Utah Department of Corrections, Draper, Utah Speaker: Spencer Turley , Director of Prison Operations, Utah Department of Corrections, Draper, Utah D-1E Creating Space for Wellness in the 24/7 Correctional Field Crystal Ballroom E Track: Other — Staff Training The last decade has brought about the pioneering initiatives toward enhancing wellness for those who serve in the correctional field. Correctional wellness is not only important in this field. It is essential to maintaining the health and wellness of those who serve in this specialized career. With the never-ending needs and responsibilities which exists in a 24/7 environment, it is challenging to find the time, and space, to encourage wellness for staff. As staff members working in this field, it can be especially challenging to break away from the hypervigilance of work role patterns and “being on”. Staff members may find it more uncomplicated, and even comfortable, to adopt the lifestyle to keep their “correctional hat” on, even when they are not at work. This tactic may be easier, but we know there are ways to live healthier and connect to our families and communities, and ourselves. It starts with intentionally creating the space for wellness. This workshop is specially designed to introduce strategies for departments to

consider in encouraging wellness space at the worksites and as a part of the culture. We will review tactics which have been helpful within the Michigan Department of Corrections. How do you create space for wellness to be part of the conversation? How do you keep it part of the conversation? And how can a department encourage staff to create their own space for wellness? Along the way in this workshop, do not be surprised if you take away a few strategies for yourselves. We can each use integrating time and space for wellness. 2. Role of intentionality in wellness and creating a healthier normal in personal/ professional lives. 3. Mitigating traumatic impacts with decompression areas and accessibility to wellness resources. Moderator: Lia Gulick , Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Corrections, Lansing Michigan Speakers: Crissa Blakenburg , State of Michigan Parole Board member and Michigan Department of Corrections Wellness Advisory Board member, Michigan Department of Corrections, Lansing, Michigan; Lynn Gorski , M.A., LLP, Employee Wellness Program Manager, Michigan Department of Corrections, Lansing, Michigan more space for wellness. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify challenges and benefits to

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Tuesday, Jan. 31 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.

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