2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

providing cross-cutting relevance for jails, prisons and community corrections. Speakers: Abraham Woroniecki , CEO of Deep Heart Charity, Deep Heart, Denver, Colorado; Ruth Woroniecki , Deep Heart — Director of Programs, Denver, Colorado Utilizing Lived Experience to Improve Recidivism Outcomes Room 110 Overview: This workshop explores how integrating the voices and insights of individuals with lived experience in the justice system can significantly improve recidivism outcomes. Participants will learn how peer-led programming, credible messengers and lived experience-informed policy development foster more effective rehabilitation and reentry

strategies. Drawing on real-world models and data, the session highlights how justice-involved individuals can serve as powerful agents of change, enhancing trust, engagement and long-term success. Participants will leave with an actionable framework to incorporate Speakers: Emmanuel Banks , Post-Release Case Manager, The GEO Group, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida; Raul Lopez , Post-Release Case Manager, The GEO Group, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida

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

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