2025 ACA 155th Congress of Correction Denver_Program Book

JUVENILE SUMMIT MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM FOUR SEASONS BALLROOM 4

MODERATED PANEL THE PATH TO CHANGE Learn from a panel of juvenile justice professionals about tools, resources, strategies, and opportunities that create sustainable and meaningful life transformation for youth. Capture the essence of a service approach that lays a foundation for systemic transformation that is holistic, culturally relevant, and rooted in evidence-based practices.

MODERATED PANEL THE WORK OF NUTURING CHANGE Glean wisdom from state leaders about the call, mind, heart, and service behaviors that are necessary to effect transformative change in the lives of justice-involved youth and in the organizational culture of a juvenile justice agency. Discover strategies to overcome obstacles and resistance to change. Grasp an understanding of leadership and operational actions that can be useful to identify and nurture improvement opportunities.

FIRESIDE CHAT

CHANGE IN FULL VIEW WITH CHEF JEFF

Allow the voice of those served to inspire those serving. Hear directly from the youth being served. Engage in a dialogue with youth regarding their personal testimonies and experiences with the juvenile justice system. Understand the systems, opportunities, and encounters that enabled transformation to become real and attainable.

Keynote Speakers: Judge Lasheyl Stroud & Chef Jeff Henderson