2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Planning Guide

American Correctional Association

Planning Guide

See you at ACA's 155 th

Congress of Correction in Denver!

Table of Contents Registration Fees and Options .............................................. 3 Welcome to Denver and Who Should Attend? .................... 4 Advance Registration Information .......................................... 5 Tentative Schedule of Events ................................................. 8 Exhibit Hall Information and Events .................................... 18 Workshops ............................................................................... 22 Continuing Education Opportunities ................................... 26 Membership Application ........................................................ 50 E.R. Cass Banquet Reservation Form ................................ 36 2025 E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Awardees ..... 36 Hotel Information ..................................................................... 52 The Hyatt Regency Denver Floor Plans ............................. 55 Colorado Convention Center Floor Plans ................................... 56 Transportation ......................................................................... 64 Companies Welcoming You to the ACA 155 th Congress of Correction Acorn Engineering/Acorn Vac .............................................. 21 Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring ................................ 39 Aramark .................................................................................... 49 Centurion Health ..................................................................... 47 CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC ............................................... 71 Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. ................................... 15 Echodyne .................................................................................. 11 Falcon, Inc. ............................................................................... 17 The GEO Group, Inc. .............................................................. 69 Keefe Group ............................................................................... 7 NCIC Correctional Services ................................................. 43 Orijin .......................................................................................... 31 VitalCore Health Strategies, LLC ......................................... 27 Wexford Health Sources, Inc. ................................................. 2 YesCare ..................................................................................... 33

Registration Fees

On or Before 7/11/25

On-site/After 7/11/25

Member Advance or On-Site Registration

$275

$325

Non-Member Advance or On-Site Registration

$325

$375

Full-time Student*

$50

$50

Non-exhibitor/Full Conference

$800 $500

$900 $600

Non-exhibitor/One Day

Companion Pass** E.R. Cass Tickets

$30 $95

$30

$130

Continuing Education CEU (Correctional Professionals) $30

$30 $30 $79 $30 $30 $99

CEU (Social Workers)

$30 $79 $30 $30 $99

CE (Dental) CE (Nurses)

Y CE (Psychologists)

CME (Physicians/Mid-levels)

* Not employed in corrections ** This pass is intended for companions of registered attendees who are not attending the Conference. This pass is valid for entry into the Exhibit Hall and to ACA hosted evening receptions.

Registration Options with MCI Events

Phone Call MCI at 972-349-5546, to register using your credit card. When you call, please be sure to have your credit card information available. Online Review the Advance Registration Information (p. 5) and register through the link to MCI Events at www.mcievents. com/acacoc2025. Your Conference Registration Fee Includes – Access to ACA workshops and business meetings. – Access to the Exhibit Hall Open House Reception. – Access to the General Session. – An opportunity to participate in the Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Giveaway Game. – And much more!

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Welcome to Denver

Get ready for an unforgettable trip to Denver, Colorado, for the American Correctional Association’s 155 th Congress of Correction! Nestled at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Denver offers a perfect blend of professional growth and exciting exploration. Between conference sessions, take time to experience the city’s top attractions. Stroll through the vibrant streets of Lower Downtown (LoDo), or visit Union Station for great dining and boutique shopping. Nature lovers can escape to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, just a short drive away, for breathtaking views and hiking trails. Explore the lush landscapes of the Denver Botanic Gardens or take in the wildlife at the Denver Zoo. Art enthusiasts will be captivated by the Denver Art Museum’s impressive collections, while sports fans can catch a game at Coors Field or Ball Arena. Savor Denver’s booming food scene, from gourmet restaurants to iconic breweries. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, Denver delivers an unforgettable experience!

Who Should Attend?

■ Academia ■ Administrators ■ Administrative Assistants ■ Administrative Support Staff

■ Food Service Managers ■ Human Resources/Personnel Managers ■ Inmate Services Practitioners ■ IT Personnel ■ Jail Professionals ■ Laundry Service Personnel ■ Law Enforcement Agents ■ Military Personnel ■ Offender Program Managers and Providers ■ Probation and Parole Professionals

■ Architects ■ Chaplains ■ Community Corrections Professionals ■ Correctional Consultants ■ Correctional Executives ■ Correctional Health Care Public Health/ Public Health Care Providers ■ Correctional Health Professionals ■ Correctional Managers ■ Correctional Officers ■ Court Officers ■ Drug Abuse Treatment Managers ■ Educators and Students in Criminal Justice, Health Care and Behavioral Health Industries ■ Facility Maintenance Personnel

■ Public Health Professionals ■ Public Transaction Specialists ■ Purchasing Agents ■ Religious Program Coordinators ■ Security Personnel ■ Training Managers/Specialists ■ Treatment Personnel ■ U.S. Federal Agencies ■ Vocational Trainers and Educators

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REGISTER BEFORE JULY 11, 2025!

Secure your spot early and save! REGISTER BEFORE JULY 11, 2025 to take advantage of advance discount rates!

ON-SITE RATE AFTER 7-11-25

ADVANCE RATE ON OR BEFORE 7-11-25

$275 $325

Members

$325

Non-Members

$375

$50

Students

$50

$800 $500

Nonexhibitors — Full Conference

$900

Nonexhibitors — One Day

$600

$30 $95

Companion Pass*

$30

E.R. Cass Awards Banquet Tickets

$120

*The Companion Pass is intended for companions of registered attendees who are not attending the Conference. This pass is valid for entry into the Exhibit Hall and to ACA hosted evening receptions. A companion pass can only be purchased in conjunction with a full conference registration.

Register today and lock in the best deal!

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HEALTHCARE ON THE HORIZON Advancing Technology in Corrections with the Demo & Discovery Zone

Come Experience

Explore Next-Gen Tools Explore next-generation healthcare tools designed for correctional settings

Engage with live demonstrations of innovative medical technologies See Innovation in Action

Connect with experts leading the future of correctional healthcare Meet Industry Leaders

Experience hands-on interactions with emerging products and services Get Hands-On

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025 IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE HEALTHCARE RECEPTION Step into a dynamic showcase of innovation and impact in correctional healthcare. This immersive experience features cutting-edge technologies, expert insights, and interactive demonstrations designed to address the most pressing health challenges in corrections today.

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All events take place at the Colorado Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14 th St., Denver, CO 80202 ACA 155 TH CONGRESS OF CORRECTION

NEW! Learning Pathway Categories for Workshops: Aging Infrastructure/Sustainability Matters, Tactical & Intel Operations, Faith-Based Services & Programming, Technology & Artificial Intelligence in Corrections, Juvenile Services & Programming, Innovative Health & Wellness Solutions, Organizational Culture, Reentry and Public Information & Communications

Time

Thursday, Aug. 21

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Board of Governors Meeting

2–4 p.m.

Delegate Assembly Meeting

Time

Friday, Aug. 22

Correctional Facility Tours

12–5:30 p.m.

Registration Opens

1–6 p.m.

Committee on Performance-Based Standards

Health Care on the Horizon: Advancing Technology in Corrections with the Demo & Discovery Zone

Afternoon

3:30–5 p.m.

Creative Kickoff

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Health Care Network Reception

Time

Saturday, Aug. 23

Correctional Facility Tours

7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

8:30–10 a.m.

ACA General Session

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open House and Wellness Lounge (2 days) Exhibit Hall A, B1, 2 nd Level.

12:30–6 p.m.

Accreditation Panel Hearings Waiting Room

1–2:30 p.m.

Workshops

Correctional Mental Health Roundtable

2–4 p.m.

AI Tech Expo , with Reception

2–6 p.m.

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Time

Saturday, Aug. 23 (continued)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

3–4:30 p.m.

Workshops

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Military Reception

Time

Sunday, Aug. 24

Correctional Facility Tours

7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Accreditation Panel Hearings Waiting Room

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

8–9:30 a.m.

Workshops

Evolving Spaces Symposium

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

10–11:30 a.m.

Workshops

10 a.m–2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open/Sponsored Lunch/Grand Prize Drawing (1:45 p.m.) MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Exhibit Hall A, B1, 2 nd Level.

1–2:30 p.m.

Workshops

Best Practices in Tactical Operations Lab

1–5 p.m.

Featured Session: Leadership Training

Afternoon

3–4:30 p.m.

Workshops

E.R. Cass Awards

6–7 p.m. 7–9 p.m.

E.R. Cass President’s Reception Ticket required. E.R. Cass Award Banquet Ticket required.

Continued on next page →

Don’t forget to get your tickets stamped for the Grand Prize Giveaway! Must be present to win at the Grand Prize Giveaway.

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Time

Monday, Aug. 25

Correctional Facility Tours

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

Global Faith Conference

All Day

Juvenile Summit

All Day

8–9:30 a.m.

Workshops

Opioid Summit: A Holistic Approach to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

8–11:45 a.m.

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Accreditation Manager Training

10–11:30 a.m.

Workshops

12–1:30 p.m.

Health Care Special Session & Luncheon Seating is limited.

Featured Session: Corrections Reimagined

Afternoon

2–3:30 p.m.

Workshops

4–5:30 p.m.

Workshops

Time

Tuesday, Aug. 26

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Performance-Based Auditor Training

Global Faith Conference

All Day

Featured Session: Legal Update

9 a.m.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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CREATIVE KICKOFF

FRIDAY, AUG. 22, 2025 | 3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Kick off your conference experience with creativity and connection! Join us for a relaxed and welcoming gathering where you'll meet fellow attendees, get to know conference staff and enjoy some light snacks. Unwind with a guided painting activity—no experience needed! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just here for the fun, this is the perfect way to break the ice, spark conversation and start your week on a colorful note.

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GENERAL SESSION Saturday, Aug. 23, 8:30–10 a.m.

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ACA Exhibit Hall Information and Events

Colorado Convention Center The American Correctional Association’s 155 th Congress of Correction is a one-stop shopping experience for all attendees. The exhibit hall offers a unique opportunity to meet a variety of exhibitors in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. From security fences and monitoring devices to commissary, health services and more; come see the latest products and services made just for you!

ACA Exhibit Hall Hours Saturday, Aug. 23 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ACA Exhibit Hall Open House Reception Saturday, Aug. 23 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Giveaway! 1:30 p.m., ACA Lounge Sunday, Aug. 24 Will you have the winning ticket? Colorado Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, 2 nd Level, A, B1 **Must be present to win.**

Grand Prize Giveaway Must be present to win Sunday, Aug. 24 • 1:30 p.m.

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Complimentary to all registered attendees Sunday, Aug. 24 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Discover a Healthier You!

Join us at the Wellness Lounge

The Wellness Lounge will be located in the Exhibit Hall. Details coming soon!

Take a break from the sessions and explore our Wellness Lounge, located in the Exhibit Hall — a vibrant space dedicated to your well-being! Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge, or learn something new, we’ve got something for everyone:

Open to all conference attendees! Don’t miss this chance to prioritize your health while making the most of your conference experience.

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Workshops Tentative List Workshops will be held Aug. 23–25 at the Colorado Convention Center.

■ 2 Second Lean Meets Toyota Kata: Shaping the Future of Prison Industry Work Culture ■ A Real-World Door and Lock Security Improvement Strategy for Correctional Facilities ■ A Shared Allied Approach to Housing Mental Health, Medical and Otherwise Vulnerable Populations in General Population ■ Advancing Carceral Health: Improving the Reentry Experience through Cross Sector Collaborations ■ AI for Corrections ■ Amphetamine Abuse: A “Chronics” Problem F19 ■ Assessing Attitude and Awareness: A Cultural Compass for Corrections ■ Assessing the Economic Impacts and Return-on-Investment of Career Technical Education (CTE) and Industry-Based Certification (IBC) Programming ■ Balancing Security and Educational Excellence: Navigating Content Challenges in Prison Programs ■ Beyond Survival: Transforming Correctional Culture Through 25 Years of Staff Resilience Programs ■ Breaking Bad: Why Good Staff Do Bad Things ■ Clinical Skills for Assessing Suicide and Self Harm ■ CODIN — Correctional Officers and Detention Intelligence Network ■ Cognitive Life Skills Coaches — The Winning Playbook Against Criminogenic Thinking ■ ACA Project ECHO — Year 1 in Review ■ ADHD: Lacking Focus in Corrections

■ Combating the Teacher Shortage by Building a Distance Learning Library ■ Community Corrections Alternative Program: An Evidence-Based Alternative to Incarceration for Those with Substance Use Disorder ■ Containment and Prevention of Addictions in Queretaro’s Penitentiary Centers ■ Continuum of Care in the Virginia Department of Corrections to Reduce Placement of Vulnerable Populations in RHU ■ Correctional Behavioral Health Certification ■ Correctional Clinical Updates ■ Countering Contraband from the Skies ■ Creating Community Partners through Workforce Development, Certification Programs and Education Lead to Post Release Success ■ Crisis Response Intervention Training for Critical Incidents: Designing Your Model for Success ■ Cross-Sectional Teamwork Delivers Breakthroughs in Correctional Rehabilitation Creating Success Together ■ Dementia in the Incarcerated Population: An Overview of Present and Future Treatment and Management ■ Developing an Inmate Volunteer Caregiver Program within the Prison System to Assist the Terminally Ill and Geriatric Populations ■ Development of a Hunger Strike Consultation Team ■ Difficult Conversations: Finding Comfort in the Discomfort

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155 th Congress of Correction Workshops Tentative List (continued)

■ Drone Detection in Corrections: Strategies for Enhancing Security and Mitigating Contraband Smuggling — a Case Study ■ Effective Documentation in Correctional Mental Health: Best Practices and Strategies ■ Emerging Trends in Correctional Healthcare ■ End of Life Care in the Correctional Setting ■ Engaging Interagency and Non-Governmental Organizations for High-Impact Advisory Recommendations in the Corrections Setting ■ Enhancing Corrections Safety and Inmate Well-being: Reducing Recidivism with Funeral Streaming Technology” ■ Expertise and Experience: Including Lived Experience to Empower Programs and People ■ Fair Chance Futures for Colorado: Breaking through Barriers to Successful Reintegration and Quality Jobs ■ From Harm to Healing: Virginia’s Crime Victim Speakers’ Bureau ■ From Treatment to Transformation: Hepatitis C Treatment, Peer Education and the ECHO Model in Corrections ■ Gaining a Slight Edge: Innovative and Promising Practices to Enhance Employee Professional Development ■ Got Vacancies? Let’s Talk About Team Supervision! ■ Holistic Safety: How We Can Reimagine Our Approach Toward Safety in Corrections ■ How Data-Driven Reentry is Shaping the Future of Corrections, Careers and Partnerships ■ How to Hire an Officer in Ten Days ■ How to Increase Effectiveness of Staff/Prisoner Interactions from Initial Entry to Transition ■ Incorporating Evidence-Based Screeners and Feedback-Informed Techniques into Correctional Processes ■ How to Successfully Defend a Constitutional Challenge to Restrictive Housing: Legal and Clinical Issues

■ Innovation in Action: How Shadowtrack and the Virginia Department of Corrections are Shaping the Future of Corrections ■ Innovative and Advanced Wound Care Therapy in the Correctional Health Environment ■ Insights into the Florida Department of Correction’s Residential Continuum of Care Units: An innovative Approach to Treating Diverse Populations ■ Integrating Medicine, Psychiatry and Nursing to Manage High-Risk Behaviors and Legal Risk in Correctional Facilities ■ Labor Trafficking and Forced Criminality: Understanding the Reality for Justice-Involved Youth ■ Learn How Correctional Facilities Have Leveraged Disruptive Network Innovations to Save Millions and Accelerated their IP Security Upgrades ■ Leveraging CCBHCs to Support Justice-Involved Individuals: Enhancing Collaboration and Outcomes ■ Leveraging Partnerships to Implement MAT for Incarcerated Individuals ■ Living Your Mission: Engaging Internal and External Stakeholders to Support Safe and Effective Women’s Services ■ Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs in the Correctional Setting: A Tool to Potentially Reduce Medication Expenditures ■ Meaningful Roles for Individuals with Lived Experience ■ Medical Effects of K2 and Synthetic Drugs: Not Your Grandfather’s Marijuana ■ Mental Health Emergencies and Medical Mimicry ■ Modernizing Restrictive Housing Programs with a Staff-Led Approach ■ Officer Training: Transforming the Traditional to the Digital Using iPad ■ Operational, Clinical and Public Health Strategies in Management of a Botulism Outbreak in a Large, Medium-Security Prison Setting ■ Optimizing Reentry: A Tale of Two States -- How to Reduce Recidivism Among Individuals Releasing from Jails and Prisons

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155 th Congress of Correction Workshops Tentative List (continued)

■ Oral Health Considerations in Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Correctional Setting ■ Prison Ministry Reform — A Gateway to Prison Reform ■ Providing MAT in the Regular Medline: Removing Barriers and Optimizing Patient Care ■ Reel Resilience: Transforming Entertainment into Programming ■ Reentry Success through Workforce Development ■ Reentry with Purpose: From the Losing Loop to the Winner’s Circle ■ Reimagining Institutional Corrections and Building a Community of Accountability ■ Remarkably Resilient Together ® : Empowering Healing from Trauma Through Learning and Skill Building Inside a Kansas Women’s Prison ■ Restrictive Housing Seekers and Refusers: Lessons Learned and New Solutions ■ Scaling Programs and Amplifying Impact: An Exploration of Pre-Apprenticeships and Pre-Release Credentialing Initiatives ■ Security and Healthcare’s Collaboration in Recognizing and Responding to the Acute Medical and Behavioral Healthcare Challenges at Intake ■ Success Coaching: Bridging Personal Development and Career Aspirations in Corrections ■ Supporting Justice-Involved Individuals and Professionals: Digital Interventions for Sustainable Change ■ Supporting Lasting Public Safety Through Job Training and Second Chance Hiring in Agribusiness, Industries and Infrastructure and Environmental Services ■ The “Quadruple Bottom Line” -- a Project Prioritization Tool Balancing Security, Social, Economic and Environmental Initiatives for Hawaii DCR ■ The Great Wardens Project — Reducing Isolation and Creating a New Corrections Culture ■ The Logistics of Post-Release Success ■ Transitional Services Unit: Bridging the Gap for Successful Reentry

■ Value of In-House Energy Management: Case Studies from Colorado Department of Corrections and Colorado Department of Human Services ■ Verbal Jujitsu: How to Manage Difficult Encounters with Patients ■ Virginia Department of Corrections Crisis Intervention Team Training ■ Warden Exchange: The Impact of Transformational Leadership in Corrections Workshop ■ What Would You Do: Ethical Considerations for the Correctional Nurse ■ Why It Matters: Crime Victim Reentry Wraparound in Virginia ■ Wired for Success: Minnesota DOC’s Approach to Telecommunication Careers and Successful Reentry

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Continuing Education Opportunities

Meet Your Continuing Education Requirements Continuing Education Programs for Treatment Professionals

Target Population: Nurses, physicians, psychologists, dentists and social workers. Educational Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to: ■ Demonstrate competence in the limitations of correctional medicine concerning specific aspects of patient care. ■ Determine those inmates/detainees who have a constitutional right to health care and at what level care must be provided. ■ Choose between differing approaches to medical, mental health and substance use problems suffered by inmates. ■ Establish coordination and cooperation between security and treatment personnel. Physicians/Mid-Level Providers: The American Correctional Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: ACA is an approved CE provider through the Florida Board of Nursing for continuing education contact hours for nurses (CE Provider # 50-8793). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A $30 additional CE fee is required to participate in this program.

Psychologists: The American Correctional Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Correctional Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A $30 additional Y CE fee is required to participate in this program.

Dental Professionals:

American Correctional Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

A $99 additional CME fee is required to participate in this program.

Social Workers: Social Workers should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A $30 additional CEU fee is required to participate in this program.

A $79 additional CERP fee is required to participate in this program.

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Correctional Behavioral Health Training and Certification Program

CBHC 3 RD EDITION STUDY GUIDE IS AVAILABLE!!! OVERVIEW:

“The CBHC Training program has been an important tool to help our correctional officers get the training and subsequent certification they need to properly care for this complex population.” — Mark Inch, MA, Former Secretary Florida Department of Corrections

This program ensures a candidate’s knowledge of national expected practices and guidelines, legal and ethical principles and relevant security regulations.

“The CBHC training has reduced officer assaults

from the mentally ill population and given officers other avenues to reduce instances of physical response

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE BECOME CERTIFIED!!!!

to disruptive incidents.” — Telisa White, Chief of Detention, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office

For more information, email healthcare@aca.org

■ Adult Correctional Officers ■ Juvenile Justice Professionals ■ Allied Behavioral Health Staff ■ Community Corrections Officers

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Saturday August 23, 2025 2:00-4:00 pm

MENTAL HEALTH ROUNDTABLE: ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES THE TOP TEN CUSTODY, CARE, AND LEGAL ISSUES IN CORRECTIONS TODAY The American Correctional Association (ACA) is honored to announce a roundtable event focused on enhancing mental health services within correctional facilities. In partnership with the International Association of Correctional and Forensic Psychologists (IACFP), this forum will convene distinguished experts, practitioners, and correctional officials to discuss current challenges, solutions, and best practices. The ACA and IACFP warmly invite you to engage in a real-world dialogue and collaborative effort to advance mental health outcomes for those in correctional settings.

Featuring:

Psychiatrist and Expert in Correctional Mental Health DR. JEFFREY METZNER

Mecklenburg County, NC SHERIFF GARRY MCFADDEN

Secretary of South Dakota DOC SECRETARY KELLIE WASKO

Corrections Litigation Expert MR. WILLIAM LUNSFORD

Correctional Psychologist DR. SEAARIA REEDY

Director of Mental Health American Correctional Association DR. DEAN AUFDERHEIDE MODERATOR

Public Safety Psychologist DR. ABIGAIL TUCKER

Assistant Chief Deputy, TX JOHNNY JAQUESS

Join Us: Join us to connect with peers, exchange insights, and help shape a safer, more effective correctional environment.

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MILITARY RECEPTION

SATURDAY, AUG. 23, 2025 | 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. SPONSORED BY:

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Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

6 p.m. President’s Reception | 7 p.m. E.R. Cass Banquet

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If you register online via www.aca.org, order tickets directly while purchasing

To order tickets via phone, call MCI by July 1, 2024 at: 972-349-5546

your conference registration. Tickets must be purchased at the time of registration.

ADVANCE TICKETS — Banquet tickets may be purchased individually; tables can be reserved. Please contact Kelli McAfee at 703-224-0011 to reserve tables of 10 after tickets are purchased. ACA cannot guarantee seating requests for a table of fewer than 10 people. Due to guarantees, no refunds will be made.

2025 E.R. Cass Winners:

Tickets sold on-site only if available, make sure to purchase yours now so you don’t miss out.

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Advance ticket price is $95, until July 10, 2025. On-site ticket price is $120 after July 10, 2025, until sold out.

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History of the E.R. Cass Award

The E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award was established in 1962 in honor of a man who had dedicated more than 50 years of his life to corrections — Edward R. Cass. Serving as general secretary of the American Correctional Association for 40 consecutive years,

law.” It speaks for a man who had worldwide influence in aiding those less fortunate. Most important, it represents a man who wholeheartedly devoted himself to the difficult task of “improving correctional practices and procedures and crime treatment and control.” In a field that demands endless energy and

Cass was a man who adhered to the goals and fostered growth of the association and the profession as a whole. Devoting that many years to any organization is certainly uncommon, but Edward R. Cass was an extraordinary man. His contributions were given public recognition in 1962, when he was designated president emeritus by ACA. This honor was bestowed on him for dedicating

incredible drive, those accolades are ideals to which each of us must aspire. The first E.R. Cass Awards were presented to Edna Mahan, The Honorable Richard A. McGee and The Honorable G. Howland Shaw at the 1963 Congress banquet. These awardees received a framed plaque and a life membership in the

four decades with the “utmost devotion and distinction to the work and interests of the American Correctional Association” and for “service above self and above and beyond the call of duty.” It was in the spirit of this designation that the E.R. Cass Award was created. Serving as general secretary of the American Correctional Association for 40 consecutive years, Cass was a man who adhered to the goals and fostered growth of the association and the profession as a whole. The citation designating the award was presented to Cass at the 92 nd Congress of Correction in Philadelphia in 1962. The citation speaks for itself — it is in honor of a man who “held steadfastly to the principle that there is some degree of hope within every transgressor of the

association. In the mid-1980s, the plaque was replaced by a medallion. Today, awardees are given many other benefits in recognition of being honored with this prestigious award, since these individuals represent “the best of the best” and are truly deserving of ACA’s highest honor. Since those first awardees, the E.R. Cass Award has been presented to men and women who exhibited the same degree of selflessness and remarkable achievement toward the advancement of ACA, the corrections field and the community. With Cass’ extensive achievements and remarkable dedication in mind, the standards established for the award are quite high. The award has become a tradition of excellence, professional integrity and innovative leadership in a field that is constantly changing and evolving. The E.R. Cass Award is more than just a medallion or a membership — it is a symbol of true dedication and professional achievement, of self-sacrifice and tireless energy. It represents a person who believed with his whole being in the future possibilities of ACA and of corrections.

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DIGITAL COPIES AVAILABLE NOW! Order online today at www.aca.org, under the Marketplace tab

Only $32 for members and $40 for non-members

Newly-adapted by the American Correctional Association, these are the first complete set of standards and practices for the Transportation of Inmates.

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Opioid Summit A Holistic Approach to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 • 8–11:45 a.m.

T he Opioid Summit aims to train multidisciplinary correctional staff on opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications for OUD (MOUD), fostering a unified, evidence-based approach to treatment in jails and prisons. By educating custody, medical, mental health, reentry and leadership teams, the training reduces stigma, promotes empathy and encourages coordinated care. This cultural and operational shift enhances staff communication, improves treatment continuity and strengthens program sustainability — ultimately supporting recovery, reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals and their communities. Learn evidence-based strategies to treat opioid use disorder Reduce stigma and build a recovery-focused culture Improve teamwork, safety and continuity of care Earn CME/CEU credits and gain tools you can use right away

Overview of Topics

Define the Problem

Corrections Role in the Recovery Journey

Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later

ADA and Legal Implications and Updates

Medication Overview

Operational Challenges

Benefits of Treating OUD in Incarceration

SPEAKERS:

Kellie Wasko Secretary, SD DOC

Kathleen Maurer, MD Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

CME and CEU credits will be awarded!

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Available Now! in both MEMBER PRICE ONLY $40.00 NON-MEMBER PRICE $55.00

electronic and print formats!

Newly-updated for 2025. Performance-Based Standards and Expected Practices for Juvenile Correctional Facilities is now in its Fifth Edition.

Order online today at www.aca.org, under the Marketplace tab

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Who knows standards? Who knows accreditation? Who knows certification? Who knows training? Who knows health care? ACA DOES!

NEED HELP? Call the experts!

If you need assistance with standards, accreditation, policies and procedures, security issues, health and treatment issues, employee certification, curriculum development, professional development, and training on a variety of topics, CALL ACA.

Dr. Valorie L. Sanders, LBBP Director Professional Development, Membership & Engagement 703-224-0167 valories@aca.org

Terri Catlett, PA Director Office of Correctional Health

David K. Haasenritter Director Standards and Accreditation 703-224-0070 davidh@aca.org

703-224-0048 terric@aca.org

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Health Care Special Session & Luncheon

Seating is Limited!

Dr. Andrew Aronsohn Associate Professor of Medicine, Center for Liver Diseases UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER

Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 • 12–1:30 p.m. • Four Seasons Ballroom 1

A ndrew Aronsohn is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Center for Liver Diseases at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Aronsohn serves as the program director of the gastroenterology fellowship as well as the chief of hepatology. Dr. Aronsohn is the co-principal investigator of HepCCATT, an initiative to diagnose, link to care, and treat HCV in the Chicago area. This project utilizes telehealth technology to expand HCV management into the primary care setting. Dr. Aronsohn is a co-chair of the AASLD/IDSA HCV guidance and was a member of the National Academies of Medicine committee which wrote “A National Strategy for the Elimination of Hepatitis B and C.” He also has a busy clinical practice, which includes both general and transplant hepatology.

Plan to Attend!

Learning Objectives: • Introduce new Test and Treat Algorithm using Point of Care HCV RNA Testing. • Describe implementation of this approach in corrections. • Describe Barriers to the Test and Treat Approach: Cost, Implementation and Health Information Systems.

Supported by an independent medical education grant from Centurion.

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In Stormy Economic Times, Centurion Stands Strong. Soaring inflation, workforce shortages, and economic uncertainty have created many challenges for correctional agencies. Yet, amidst the turmoil, Centurion remains steadfast—debt-free and committed to our mission of delivering reliable healthcare to incarcerated individuals. While others may rely on risky acquisitions and debt to grow, Centurion’s success is built on organic growth and the trust of our clients. We answer only to them and the patients we serve, not to lenders or investors. Like a lighthouse guiding ships through turbulent waters, Centurion remains your beacon of stability, ensuring safe passage to quality healthcare services for those who need it most.

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CORRECTIONS FEATURE SESSION WITH KIM REINARD-IMMERSI - ACA DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER Reimagined Redesigning Brand Assests for a Transparent and Rehabilitative Correctional System

155TH CONGRESS OF CORRECTION DENVER, CO - AUGUST 25TH, 2025

THIS SESSION WILL HELP CORRECTIONAL LEADERS:

Rebrand their facilities with a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration Shift public perception through transparency and storytelling Redesign marketing collateral to reflect a more positive, human-centered approach

Explore creative strategies for public engagement Foster partnerships with outside organizations Highlight success stories in education and rehabilitation Gain actionable tools to build a stronger, more impactful image

VISIT WWW.ACA.ORG TO REGISTER!

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Hotel Information

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The Hyatt Regency 650 15th St., Denver, Colorado Rate: $245 plus tax

Experience vibrant downtown Denver at Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. Situated near Ball Arena and within walking distance of Denver Center for Performing Arts, our hotel boasts an ideal location and offers all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. Unwind with a 24/7 fitness center featuring Peloton ® Bikes, an indoor pool and an outdoor hot tub. Savor delicious dining options at our

grab-and-go market or our on-site restaurant and bar, Peaks Lounge, located on the 27 th floor with views of the Rocky Mountains.

Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m.

Valet Parking: From $25 Self Parking: From $17

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The Sheraton 1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado Rate: $239 plus tax

The Aloft 800 15 th St., Denver, Colorado Rate: $209 plus tax

Join us at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel after our $80M transformation. Our fully renovated family hotel in Denver, CO offers access to some of the best attractions in downtown Denver. Experience the best shopping, dining and entertainment including RiNo, LoDo and Uptown neighborhoods. Explore effortlessly thanks to our nearby light rail station. Recharge at our luxury Denver hotel with a year-round heated rooftop pool, 5,000-square-foot Sheraton Fitness center, Topgolf Swing Suite or on-site dining at Yard House and BEZEL. Our four-star hotel maximizes your time from a lobby with town-square energy to a full service Club Lounge. Work smart from a pet-friendly hotel room with free Wi-Fi and a height-adjustable desk with an ergonomic chair. Take in the spectacular views from one of our 138 suites options. Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m. On-Site Parking: Daily: $54.00 Valet: Daily: $64.00 Oversized Valet: $74, Daily Valet: 0-3 hr $37, 3-6 hr $44, Self-Parking: 1 hr $19, 2 hr $27, 3 hr $35, 4 hr $43

Celebrate your style at Aloft Denver Downtown, a hip new downtown Denver hotel that’s a block from the Colorado Convention Center and the 16th Street Mall. They offer easy-breezy access to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and nearby museums. Meet and mingle with friends. Grab a sweet, savory or healthy snack from the 24/7 pantry, refuel by Aloft, or play in the lounge. Guests can always stay connected with free hotel-wide wireless High Speed Internet Access! Breeze into one of Aloft’s rooms, featuring their ultra-comfortable signature bed, walk-in shower, custom amenities, and more. Stay right by top attractions when you stay near Mile High stadium, 16 th Street Mall, Coors Field, Union Station, and Ball Arena. Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 12 p.m. Off-Site Parking: Off-site parking offered at nearby facilities for a fee (facilities are not managed by the hotel). 0.1 Miles Valet: Daily: $68.00

Daily rate for overnight guests: $58-$68 (valet-parking). Oversized Parking $90

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Photo courtesy www.Hyatt.com

The Grand Hyatt 1750 Welton St., Denver, Colorado Rate: $245 plus tax Stay in the heart of downtown Denver. Our hotel puts you in the center of the city, minutes from Union Station, Coors Field, Colorado Convention Center, Michelin-starred restaurants and shopping centers, including the 16 th Street Mall. With a rooftop track and tennis court, indoor pool, 24/7 in-room delivery and the Pinnacle Club, one of the highest indoor venues in the city, you’ll have a memorable experience at Grand Hyatt Denver. Check In: 4 p.m.

The Hyatt Centric 1776 Champa St., Denver, Colorado Rate: $250 plus tax Explore the best of Denver from Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver, your ultimate starting point. Take in the stunning downtown Denver skyline from our rooftop terrace before embarking on an adventure through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods, including such sites and attractions as the Downtown Aquarium, Empower Field at Mile High, and Ball Arena. Sample the hottest restaurants, explore the art galleries and murals in the RiNo and Santa Fe art districts, and take in the rich history of Larimer Square and the 25 museums that dot the city. Stroll through the Central Business District, where the Colorado Convention Center and Denver Performing Arts Complex are just minutes from our boutique hotel. Check In: 4 p.m. Check Out: 11 a.m. Daily Valet Parking: From $59.00

Check Out: 11 a.m. Daily Valet: $30.00 Overnight Valet: $64.00 Oversized Vehicles Overnight: $69.00 Self-Parking: Daily: $20.00 Self-Parking: Overnight: $50.00

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