2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Planning Guide

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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