2024 ACA Nashville Program Book_154th Congress of Correction

empowering new officers to excel in their roles and thrive in the challenging environment of corrections. Through exemplary practices and success stories, participants will gain a deep understanding of how success coaching can enhance officer performance, well-being and overall success while attending the training academy. By sharing the experiences and outcomes of the success coaching program, this presentation aims to advance the practice and professional development of participants in the field of corrections. Attendees will gain insights into the effectiveness of success coaching in empowering new officers and improving retention rates. The presentation will also encourage participants to consider implementing similar programs in their own institutions, thereby advancing the field as a whole. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap and actionable steps to introduce success coaching initiatives in their academies, setting a new standard for training and support in the corrections profession. Moderator: Adam Baswell , Training Director, Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia Speakers: Adam Baswell , Training Director, Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia; Sabrina Handsford-Henry , Corrections Academy LE Peer Counselor 1, Georgia Department of Corrections, Forsyth, Georgia Best Practices in Providing Reporting and Emotional Support Services for Incarcerated Survivors of Sexual Abuse [CEU] Room 203-AB Many facilities struggle to provide external reporting and emotional support services to incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse, as required under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. During this workshop, speakers will present exemplary practices on reporting and emotional support services (Standards 115.51 and 115.53), including how to increase

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confidentiality, anonymity and privacy. The presentation will be based on interviews and focus groups with 165 people, including auditors, service providers, leaders and staff from 20 facilities, and incarcerated people. Implementing Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards continues to be a pressing issue for corrections — facilities can help alleviate challenges and increase safety against sexual violence. Moderator: Alex Stojsavljevic, Policy Advisor Bureau of Justice Assistance, United States Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. Speakers: Angela Dusthimer , Accreditation Coordinator, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware, Ohio; Evelyn F. McCoy , Senior Manager, Urban Institute, Washington, D.C.; Amanda Woolford , Director of Women’s Services, Maine Department of Corrections, Augusta, Maine The Path to Women’s Leadership Through the Journeys of Women Trailblazer Room 202-A Leaders today are required to be mission-driven, innovative and provide vision for those they lead. This session highlights the journeys and lessons learned from some of the top women leaders in the corrections industry,

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