2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

Speakers: Chelsea Gaffey , Juvenile Justice Human Trafficking Liaison, Ohio Department of Youth Services, Columbus, Ohio; Jodi Slagle , Bureau Chief of Community Facilities, Ohio Department of Youth Services, Columbus, Ohio The Logistics of Post-Release Success Room 102 Overview: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice — Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division will share information about our robust warehousing and distribution operations. Occupations in the material handling sector are projected to have over one million annual job openings in the U.S. through 2033. The agency’s warehousing and distribution operations provide incarcerated individuals with job skills training in occupations with readily available employment options. By doing so, the agency ensures necessary items are stocked and available to facilities throughout the state. Moderator: Bill Lewis , Division Director, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas Speakers: Tanya Hudnall , Deputy Division Director, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas; Jessica O’Donnell , Deputy Director of Programs, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas Supporting Lasting Public Safety Through Job Training and Second Chance Hiring in Agribusiness, Industries, and Infrastructure & Environmental Services Room 106 Overview: This workshop provides an in-depth look at the Virginia Department of Corrections’ initiatives in agriculture, industry and infrastructure/environmental management, highlighting the positive impacts of workforce development and second chance hiring. Agribusiness, Virginia Correctional Enterprises, and Infrastructure & Environmental Services Unit offer hands-on experience, industry-recognized

WORKSHOPS Sunday, Aug. 24 ▼ 3–4:30 p.m.

post-release. Second chance hiring benefits the VADOC with skilled employees for harder-to-hire skill areas or locations. Participants will gain insight into how these programs function, the benefits for both incarcerated individuals and the correctional agency. Speakers: Timothy Newton , Director of IEMU, VADOC, Richmond, Virginia; John “Kenny” Raiford , Agribusiness Director, VADOC, Richmond, Virginia; Marie Vargo , Chief Executive Officer, VADOC/Virginia Correctional Enterprises, Richmond, Virginia Deep Heart — Entertainment that Drives Transformation — A Performance of Magic, Dance, Art and Music Created for the Incarcerated Community Room 108 Overview: Corrections professionals face persistent challenges around rehabilitation, engagement and recidivism. In this interactive session, Abraham and Ruth Woroniecki draw on 15+ years of international experience with Deep Heart Events — a nonprofit offering dynamic programs. They have worked in over 400 prisons around the world. Participants will learn the effectiveness of implementing music, art and cultural programming tailored for correctional settings. This workshop examines how these creative approaches foster mental activation, emotional healing, interpersonal transformation and resilience among incarcerated individuals,

certifications and direct pathways to employment with these organizations

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