2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

Managers, Joan Chavez and Matthew Robinson. Their expertise as energy managers for these agencies has helped their organizations with deferred maintenance, creating resiliency in their facilities, and realizing measurable cost savings through various tools and programs. Speakers: Joan Chavez , Utility Programs Manager, Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Matthew Robinson , Energy Program Manager, Colorado Department of Human Services, Denver, Colorado How to Increase Effectiveness of Staff/ Prisoner Interactions from Initial Entry to Transition and Incorporating Evidence-based Screeners and Feedback-informed Techniques into Correctional Processes Room 104 Overview: This presentation will focus on effective ways to unify standard operating procedures with evidence-based treatment outcomes and monitoring methods that support the initial integration process of newly confined prisoners into the correctional system and throughout their prison sentence. It will demonstrate how to utilize and implement resources that provide better insight into understanding prisoners’ challenges, rehabilitative progress, state of mind and risk level. In addition, it will affirm that by utilizing evidence-based treatment outcomes, monitoring methods, tools and techniques staff and prisoners will have a safer and smoother experience from the initial entry of prisoner, throughout their prison sentence and during transition. Speakers: SSG Brian Clasing , Chief of Prisoner Administration, The United States Army Regional Correction Facility — Europe, Sembach, Germany; 1SG Carlos Garcia , USARCF-E Correctional Facility First Sergeant, The United States Army Regional Correction Facility — Europe, Sembach, Germany; CPT Joni Reyna , Licensed Clinical Social Worker, USARCF-E Correctional Treatment Services, The United States Army Regional Correction Facility — Europe, Sembach, Germany

WORKSHOPS Monday, Aug. 25 ▼ 8–9:30 a.m.

Balancing Security and Educational Excellence: Navigating Content Challenges in Prison Programs Room 110 Overview: Prison education programs are vital for reducing recidivism and improving post-release prospects for incarcerated individuals. This session focuses on balancing campus-quality educational resources with security mandates. We will explore innovative solutions and partnerships that bridge these gaps and examine accreditation. The discussion covers the structure and impact of Adult Literacy, Career and Technical Education programs and post-secondary degrees. Participants will gain insights into challenges like limited internet access and resource constraints. Attendees will leave equipped with strategies to enhance educational offerings while ensuring institutional security, fostering transformative learning environments. Speakers: Ryan McCarthy , Software Engineer, JSTOR Labs, JSTOR, ITHAKA, New York, New York; Elizabeth Shatswell , Correctional Education Manager, JSTOR, ITHAKA, New York, New York Reentry Success through Workforce Development Room 102 Overview: This presentation highlights the positive impact of Reentry, Work Release and Entry to Employment Programs within correctional industries. We will feature two correctional industry business operations.

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