2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

Support Team program that has transformed culture and boosts well-being. Learn what the data reveals about correctional workers health and life expectancy, explore proven mental health strategies and walk away with practical tools to launch or strengthen programs in your department. Whether you’re leading a team or shaping policy, this workshop offers actionable insight into sustaining your most valuable resource: your people. Learning Objectives: • Explore the Staff Psychology and Resilience Support Programs — Highlight their unique contributions to departmental culture and staff well-being. • Examine Key Research on the Mental and Physical Health of Correctional Staff — Present relevant data on life expectancy, health risks and the psychological effects of working in corrections. • Assess the Long-Term Impact of These Programs and Practical Implementation Strategies — Share insights from 25 years of experience and provide actionable steps for integrating similar programs into your department. Moderator: Philip Gibson , Psy.D., Staff Psychology Supervisor, Washington State Department of Corrections, Tumwater, Washington Speaker 1: Diana Johnson , Psy.D., Staff Psychologist, Washington State Department of Corrections, Tumwater, Washington Speaker 2: Philip Gibson , Psy.D., Staff Psychology Supervisor, Washington State Department of Corrections, Tumwater, Washington Amphetamine Abuse: A “Chronics” Problem [CE|CME] Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Room: 109 Overview: A comprehensive overview of amphetamine abuse and treatment approaches, including the “dopamine trough” and evidence-based recovery strategies. Research continues to identify substance abuse as the number one cause of recidivism.

This presentation synthesizes current research on epidemiology, pharmacology, health consequences and treatment modalities, with particular emphasis on neurobiological recovery processes. The presentation integrates findings from recent studies that include dopamine system disruption and restoration, providing a scientific foundation for clinical practice and policy development in addressing this significant challenge to correctional operations and healthcare. Learning Objectives: • Understand the current landscape of amphetamine addiction and why it persists in the community. • Understand the physiological challenges that amphetamine addiction has that continue to affect recidivism. • Understand the physiological basis surrounding new research and approaches to recovery including integrative and alternative treatments. Moderator: Romey T. Glidewell , MSN, FNP-C, APRN-RX, Health Care Division Administrator, Hawaii Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Honolulu, Hawaii Speaker 1: Romey T. Glidewell , MSN, FNP-C, APRN-RX, Health Care Division Administrator, Hawaii Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Honolulu, Hawaii Speaker 2: Jerome Greenfield , M.D., DLFAPA, Deputy Chief Officer–Psychiatry, VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas Security and Healthcare’s Collaboration in Recognizing and Responding to the Acute Medical and Behavioral Healthcare

WORKSHOPS Monday, Aug. 25 ▼ 4–5:30 p.m.

Challenges at Intake [CE|CME] Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections|Prisons & Jails Room: 111

Overview: Prisons and jails are tasked with caring for and managing every justice-involved individual that enters the carceral setting. Often this includes caring for those with significant and detectable physical or behavioral health conditions, and frequently ill health yet known. Chronic and acute patient conditions require a measured, standardized process of early review

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