2024 ACA Nashville Program Book_154th Congress of Correction

SUNDAY, AUG. 18

10–11:30 A.M.

examine challenges and opportunities for local stakeholders. The Tennessee Higher Education Initiative will discuss their work implementing reentry solutions that build pathways to meaningful employment post-release and will provide perspectives on the Tennessee job landscape. Moderator: Maurice Smith , Program Associate, Vera Institute of Justice, Brooklyn, New York Speakers: Barbi Brown , Director of Policy & Practice, Tennessee Higher Education in Prison Initiative, Nashville, Tennessee; Kelsie Chesnut , Senior Research Associate, Vera Institute of Justice, Los Angeles, California; Maurice Smith , Program Associate, Vera Institute of Justice, Brooklyn, New York Industry Based Credentials: Preparing to be the Workforce Society Needs Room 202-A The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is building a 21 st century workforce through collaboration with business and industry partners focusing on stacking credentials within multiple areas including micro credentialing and new 21 st century credentials. This presentation will give a snapshot into programming within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, available industry-based credentials and alternative pathways to graduation for justice involved individuals. ODRC align Industry Recognized Credentials with our college partners to receive dual credit to include college credit, industry credentials, career technical certification and apprenticeship certification all in one program through prior learning assessment (PLA). Presenters will discuss how non-graduates can earn their high school diploma while participating in both career technical and apprenticeship programs. Moderator: Amy Biggs , Assistant Superintendent, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Columbus, Ohio Speakers: Ann King , Ohio Penal

Navigating the Complexities of Community Transition in the Modern Era Room 201-A To contribute to public safety and reduce the negative impact recidivism has on communities, this session will explore the changing landscape in community transition in the 21 st century and how transition professionals at the Florida Department of Corrections are utilizing technology solutions, industry mindsets, employability skills training, connections to community providers, continuity of services, industry engagement, pre-release employment connections, reentry simulation, staffing strategies and partnerships to reduce recidivism and contribute to the long-term success of individuals returning to Florida’s communities post incarceration. Moderator: Gwen Brock , Bureau Chief- Education, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Robert S. Melgaard , Statewide Career & Technical Education Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida; Jynelle S. Robinson , Statewide Community Transition Administrator, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Getting Good Jobs: Key Workforce Trends and Community-Based Reentry Supports for Justice-Impacted People in the Tennessee and Nationwide Job Markets Room 202-C The Vera Institute of Justice will share exciting new research identifying key national labor market trends, which highlight strong career opportunities, educational pathways and legislative barriers, to empower justice-impacted students to make informed career choices, while also building and empowering relationships amongst key stakeholders. Vera will present a state-level labor market overview and identify existing legal barriers in Tennessee, to

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