2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction

D-2D The Singapore Correctional Approach to Evidence-Informed Corrections Track: Prisons Room 202-A This presentation aims to share an integrated model of corrections that articulates the Singapore Prison Service (SPS)’s overall approach to evidence-informed corrections. The presentation will highlight the desired impact of SPS’ correctional efforts, the different levels of change agents involved in these efforts, key actions and underlying principles and the various initiatives that demonstrate how the overall approach is actualized. The presentation will emphasize the importance of the involvement of change agents at multiple levels in the offender’s resistance, by engaging in four key actions. These four key actions form the basis for directing areas for change in SPS to bring about more impactful and sustainable outcomes. Learning Objectives: • Understand Singapore’s approach to corrections. • Relate the four key actions to the desired impact of corrections.

discuss the committee’s mission, vision and recent outcomes, along with the importance of developing a policy and procedure manual. Learning Objectives: • Create and implement diverse committees composed of previously incarcerated citizens who are dedicated to improving the climate, programs and policies in prisons. • Understand the steps, resources and support needed to develop manuals and directives that outline policy and procedures for committees that utilize previously incarcerated citizens. incarcerated persons in discussions on the policies and procedures that affect those who are currently incarcerated. Moderator: Danielle Cox , M.Ed., Director of Education, Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Baltimore, Maryland Speakers: Stanley Andrisse , Ph.D., Executive Director, Prison to Professionals and Howard University, Baltimore, Maryland; Carolyn J. Scruggs , Secretary, MD DPSCS, Baltimore, Maryland • Advocate prison leadership on the importance of including previously

WORKSHOPS Sunday, Aug. 13 ▼ 10–11:30 a.m.

150 — ACA 153 rd Congress of Correction | Philadelphia