2024 ACA Nashville Program Book_154th Congress of Correction

Speakers: Veronica Jackson , Executive Director, PIVOT Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland; Chidi Umez-Rowley , Deputy Program Director, Reentry Initiatives, Council of State Governments Justice Center, New York, New York; Bettina Sparkes , Director of Justice-Involved Programs, Kansas Department of Commerce, Topeka, Kansas Fostering Sustainable Culture Change with Authentic Leadership Support Room 205-B This presentation will focus on the importance of recruiting quality staff and maintaining a positive culture. As Correctional Leaders, you know the value of your people and the results that are possible when they’re at their best. Turnover rates in Georgia have dropped in the last 3 years and continue to drop monthly because of the initiatives set forth by GDC. This workshop will focus on cultivating a culture of accountability and integrity. Participants will learn how Georgia is using the Results Pyramid and the Steps to Accountability to foster a new culture. Georgia is adjusting the way its employees think and act to reach the key results of 75% Employee Satisfaction, $15 Million Reinvested and a 10% reduction in incidents. GDC is instilling the following beliefs in its employees: Better Together, Change Agents and Take Ownership. Moderator: Komola Edwards , Human Resources Director, Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia Speakers: Komola Edwards , Human Resources Director, Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia; Betsy Thomas , Senior Manager/Mentor to new HR Director, Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia Education in Action: Creating Quality Fair-Wage Jobs in Prison Room 205-A Pell grant restoration for currently incarcerated learners has been a powerful spark to reimagine the learn and work ecosystem inside prison. Providing incarcerated people education/skills training followed by

the opportunity to engage in meaningful, fair-wage work creates a stronger pathway to successful reentry. The Maine Department of Corrections, in partnership with the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison and Jobs for the future, is piloting fair-wage work-based learning, internships, fellowships, part-time and full-time jobs. Moderator: Ved Price , Executive Director, Alliance on Higher Education in Prison, Denver, Colorado Speakers: Chandler Dugal , Augusta, Maine; Laura Rodas , Director of Education, Staff Development & Training, Maine Department of Corrections, Augusta, Maine; Rebecca Villarreal , Senior Director, Center for Justice & Economic Advancement, Jobs for the Future, Augusta, Maine Unlocking Potential: Empowering New Officers in Corrections through Success Coaching Room 204 This presentation will focus on the implementation and impact of success coaching in corrections training academies. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight how success coaching has been instrumental in empowering new officers in corrections. The success coaching program at each Georgia Department of Corrections Basic Officer Training Academy involves individual meetings between a success coach and a cadet. These sessions provide education and career opportunities, as well as a platform for peer support. Additionally, weekly review sessions have been introduced to track cadet progress and address any challenges they may face. The major points of the presentation will include an overview of the success coaching program, the positive outcomes observed in terms of reducing turnover rates and the potential for transforming the culture of corrections in Georgia. The presentation will also discuss the importance of professional development in corrections and how success coaching contributes to this. This transformative workshop will showcase the immense potential and impact of success coaching in

Thursday, Aug. 15 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.

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