2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

that detects and treats disease states to include serious mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, intellectual deficits, intoxication, diabetes, TB, HIV etc. Careful, coordinated communications between medical, behavioral health, security and facility administration ensures a safe environment for all. Learning Objectives: • Recognize significant medical and psychological conditions that require rapid intervention. • Identify steps used in the de-escalation process. • Describe the value of a multidisciplinary approach to effective care and management of newly detained/incarcerated individuals. Moderator: Deborah G. Schult , Ph.D., Deputy Chief of Behavioral Health, VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas Speaker 1: Deborah G. Schult , Ph.D., Deputy Chief of Behavioral Health, VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas Speaker 2: Michelle Viets , RN, Senior Vice President of Operations, VitalCore Health Strategies, Topeka, Kansas Speaker 3: Lyndsie Cole , Chief Deputy of Corrections, Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Rapids, Michigan 2 Second Lean Meets Toyota Kata: Shaping the Future of Prison Industry Work Culture Room 102 Overview: Discover how 2 Second Lean and Toyota Kata can drive cultural transformation within prison industries by fostering continuous improvement and problem-solving mindsets. This workshop explores practical methods to engage staff and offenders in identifying and eliminating waste, building skills and creating sustainable, value-driven processes. Participants will learn how these approaches inspire ownership, innovation and teamwork while aligning with the mission of correctional rehabilitation. Equip yourself with tools to enhance professional development and advance

the effectiveness of prison industries. Speakers: Brandon Bunn , Kaizen

Promotion Officer, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections — North Carolina Correction Enterprises, Raleigh, North Carolina; John Coleman , Director, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections — North Carolina Correction Enterprises, Raleigh, North Carolina Transitional Services Unit: Bridging the Gap for Successful Reentry Room 104 Overview: This presentation provides a synopsis of the release planning strategies implemented by the Colorado Department of Corrections Division of Adult Parole. The Transitional Services Unit (TSU) comprises multiple branches working together to provide intentional release planning services to increase stabilization efforts and successful community reintegration for those coming out of incarceration. TSU offers a wide range of services for effective transitional planning beginning at six months pre-release and continuing post-release. Sharing reentry practices may aid those working with justice-involved individuals in developing robust transitional services that support their efforts in reducing recidivism. Speakers: Stacy Hess , Transitional Services Unit Supervisor, Adult Parole — Colorado Department of Corrections, Denver, Colorado; Joe Mellberg , Transitional Services Unit Manager, Adult Parole — Colorado Department of Corrections, Denver, Colorado; Christine Richard , Transitional Services Unit Manager, Adult Parole — Colorado Department of Corrections, Denver, Colorado

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

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