2024 ACA National Harbor Program Book_Winter Conference

Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Office of the Secretary 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 410-585-3346 – TOLL FREE 877-379-8636 • www.dpscs.maryland.gov Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Office of the Secretary 6776 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 410-585-3346 – TOLL FREE 877-379-8636 • www.dpscs.maryland.gov

STATE OF MARYLAND WES MOORE GOVERNOR

ARUNA MILLER LT. GOVERNOR

CAROLYN J. SCRUGGS SECRETARY STATE OF MARYLAND WES MOORE GOVERNOR ANTHONY A. GASKINS CHIEF OF STAFF JOSEPH SEDTAL ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY ADMINISTRATION ARUNA MILLER LT. GOVERNOR CAROLYN J. SCRUGGS SECRETARY ANNIE D. HARVEY DEPUTY SECRETARY OPERATIONS ANTHONY A. GASKINS CHIEF OF STAFF ANGELINA GUARINO ASSISTANT SECRETARY DATA, POLICY AND GRANTS JOSEPH SEDTAL ACTING DEPUTY SECRETARY ADMINISTRATION RENARD E. BROOKS ASSISTANT SECRETARY PROGRAMS, TREATMENT & RE-ENTRY SERVICES ANNIE D. HARVEY DEPUTY SECRETARY OPERATIONS

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is proud to be the host of the American Correctional Association (ACA) 2024 Winter Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. As Secretary of the Department, I am delighted to welcome you to this conference. Corrections, Detention, Juvenile Services, and Community Supervision agencies are integral aspects of Public Safety that do not always receive the professional respect warranted by the critical missions they carry out. Our staff are the foundation of public safety, and they work tirelessly to ensure that supervision, risk assessments, transitional needs, and appropriate programming and services are available to our clients. We understand that what we do is the catalyst for positive change, rebuilding communities and supporting the family structure as we work to “leave no one behind.” Our staff postures themselves with respect, integrity, and accountability. It is our pleasure to serve as your host this year, and my DPSCS family looks forward to networking with esteemed colleagues from the American Correctional Association (ACA) as we showcase Maryland and learn best practices and phenomenal ideas from colleagues in other states. Let us continue to work together and come together to be innovative to affect change and improve how we detain, incarcerate, and supervise individuals. Have a great conference, and I hope you get a chance to explore some of the wonderful culture Maryland has to offer. The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is proud to be the host of the American Correctional Association (ACA) 2024 Winter Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. As Secretary of the Department, I am delighted to welcome you to this conference. Corrections, Detention, Juvenile Services, and Community Supervision agencies are integral aspects of Public Safety that do not always receive the professional respect warranted by the critical missions they carry out. Our staff are the foundation of public safety, and they work tirelessly to ensure that supervision, risk assessments, transitional needs, and appropriate programming and services are available to our clients. We understand that what we do is the catalyst for positive change, rebuilding communities and supporting the family structure as we work to “leave no one behind.” Our staff postures themselves with respect, integrity, and accountability. It is our pleasure to serve as your host this year, and my DPSCS family looks forward to networking with esteemed colleagues from the American Correctional Association (ACA) as we showcase Maryland and learn best practices and phenomenal ideas from colleagues in other states. Let us continue to work together and come together to be innovative to affect change and improve how we detain, incarcerate, and supervise individuals. Have a great conference, and I hope you get a chance to explore some of the wonderful culture Maryland has to offer.

WELCOME

ANGELINA GUARINO ASSISTANT SECRETARY DATA, POLICY AND GRANTS

RENARD E. BROOKS ASSISTANT SECRETARY PROGRAMS, TREATMENT & RE-ENTRY SERVICES

Carolyn J. Scruggs Secretary

Carolyn J. Scruggs Secretary

6 — ACA 2024 Winter Conference | National Harbor, MD