2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction

C-2C MOUD in Correction Track: ACA Resources Room 201-C The presentation will consist of a general overview of the DEA and what we are doing for the overall expansion of access to controlled substances to treat OUD. The presentation will also go into what DEA has done to support and the steps to expand safe access to controlled substances to treat OUD within correctional facilities. Moderator: Natalie Dabbs , Professional Development Coordinator, American Correctional Association, Alexandria, Virginia Speaker: Dwayne Jeffcoat , Staff Coordinator, DEA Diversion C-2D Establishing an Independent Ombudsman at The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Track: ACA Resources Room 202-A This workshop will discuss the creation of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice Office of the Independent Ombudsman. The office was created to allow an unbiased and independent inquiry into issues brought forward by members of the public, inmate advocates and public officials.

WORKSHOPS

Saturday, Aug. 12 ▼ 10–11:30 a.m.

The workshop will discuss the organizational placement of the office and processing changes made to prior processes. It will also discuss challenges to implementation with a focus on successful outcomes. Learning Objectives: • Identify the specific organizational placement of the Texas Department of

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