2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

discussions and self-reflection. While preliminary data indicate potential shifts in Protective Factors, longitudinal studies are needed to examine the program’s impact on tangible behavioral outcomes. This pilot, however, successfully established the feasibility of using film to foster resilience and offers a strong foundation for future research. Speakers: Jennifer D. Luther , Courtesy Appointment, Florida State University, College of Social Work, Tallahassee, Florida; Angi Yoder Mania , Director, Florida State University, Office of the Provost, Resilience Institute for Strength & Empowerment, Tallahassee, Florida Impact, Knife, Spike and Ballistic Protection Solutions for Corrections Officers and Response Teams Room 112 Overview: The activities in corrections services take place in a high-risk environment, where the probability of being attacked by blunt objects and homemade edged weapons always exists. Impacts, knives and spike attacks can lead to severe injuries and can be fatal. Also, protection against ballistic threats is needed in many functions within correctional services. There are different ways to be protected against these threats. However, the different protection

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levels, their true capabilities of protecting officers and the equipment to provide protection are not easy to understand. Speakers: Ray Atallah , Main Instructor, Dark Night Systems LLC, Welland, Canada; Juha Kyla-Harakka , Business Development Manager, Colonel (ret), CPE Production Oy, Forssa, Finland

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