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American Correctional Association Program Book, ACA 155th Congress of Correction, Denver, Aug. 21-26, 2025

American Correctional Association

Program Book

Table of Contents

Welcome How to Download the ACA Conference App............... 2 Welcome Letters .............................................................. 5 ACA Executive Committee ........................................... 11 Denver Host Committee ................................................ 12 Creative Kickoff .............................................................. 14 General Information What You Need to Know ............................................... 16 Scavenger Hunt .............................................................. 19 Wellness Step Challenge ............................................. 20 ACA Membership Information ..................................... 22 Maps and Floor Plans The Hyatt Regency Denver Floor Plans .................... 24 The Colorado Convention Center Floor Plans ................................................................ 26 Conference Sponsors Conference Sponsors ................................................... 32 Events Schedule of Events ........................................................ 34 Health Care Network Reception ................................. 39 General Session ............................................................. 40 Wellness Lounge ............................................................ 43 Grand Prize Giveaway ................................................... 48 Worship ............................................................................ 49 Facility Tours ................................................................... 52 Business Meetings ........................................................ 58 Committee Meetings ..................................................... 59

Standards and Accreditation Meetings and Hearings ................................................................ 60 Health Care Special Session and Luncheon ........... 72 E.R. Cass History of the E.R. Cass Award ................................... 64 2025 E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award Banquet ............................................................ 65 Previous E.R. Cass Recipients .................................... 66 Professional Development Certification Program .................................................... 74 Continuing Education Programs for Treatment Professionals ................................................................ 76 Workshops Saturday, Aug. 23 .......................................................... 80 Sunday, Aug. 24 ............................................................. 92 Monday, Aug. 25 .......................................................... 114 Directories Exhibit Hall Floor Plan ................................................. 140 Exhibitors ....................................................................... 141 Exhibitor Addendum .................................................... 180 Index of Advertisers .................................................... 182 Participant Index .......................................................... 183 American Correctional Association Staff Directory ............................................................ 186

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EXHIBIT HALL! Step into the future of corrections at the ACA 155 th Congress of Correction’s Exhibit Hall, where innovation meets efficiency. Explore a dynamic showcase featuring the latest advancements from leading exhibitors in the correctional field.

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EXHIBIT HALL AND WELLNESS LOUNGE OPEN/SPONSORED LUNCH: Sunday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

EXHIBIT HALL AND WELLNESS LOUNGE OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION: Saturday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING: Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1:45 p.m. Must be Present to Win!

WELCOME

July 24, 2025

Greetings:

As Mayor of the City and County of Denver, it’s my honor to welcome the American Correctional Association conference to The Mile High City! We are proud that you have chosen to host your conference in our vibrant city. During your time here, we invite you to enjoy everything the Mile High City has to offer. From vibrant and unique neighborhoods to world-class museums and music venues, there are countless ways to experience the energy and diversity of our city during your visit. Be sure to indulge in our award-winning culinary scene, from Michelin-recognized restaurants to our hometown favorites that showcase locally sourced ingredients and flavors. In recent years, we as a city have added thousands of new hotel rooms, establishing the Queen City of the Plains as one of the greenest cities in the nation. Recent and current projects are revitalizing our downtown and surrounding areas with world-class dining, shopping and cultural facilities. We hope your time in Denver will be memorable, not just for the insights and connections you gain from the conference, but also for the experiences you share within our city. We are proud to be a part of your journey!

Sincerely,

Mike Johnston Mayor

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Denver Host Committee Letter

Joint letter for the American Correctional Association 155 th Congress of Correction Co-chairs: - Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins - Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director Stancil Dear Attendees, Welcome to the American Correctional Association’s 155th Congress of Correction! We are delighted to host you here in the vibrant Mile High City and beautiful State of Colorado. Your presence is truly an honor, and we are thrilled that you have chosen to join us for what promises to be an enriching and impactful conference. The dedicated professionals working in Colorado’s jails , prisons, community correction facilities, residential treatment centers, doing parole work, reentry and more are committed to lives service, striving every day to make our communities better. Our departments are devoted to public safety, successful reentry, and reducing recidivism. We are confident that, together, the ACA and its members will continue to make a significant difference across our nation and internationally as well. We encourage you to experience 16 th Street, which is just two blocks from the Convention Center! There you will find wonderful shops, amazing restaurants and entertainment along a mile of the best that Colorado has to offer. Additionally, your conference magazine has recommendations for other places to see and visit in our picturesque state during your time here. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to strengthening public safety in the communities we all serve together. We hope you enjoy your time learning from one another and experiencing all that Colorado has to offer. Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins Colorado Department of Corrections Executive Director Moses “Andre”Stancil

WELCOME

Warmest Regards,

Sheriff Elias Diggins City & County of Denver

Executive Director Moses “ Andre ” Stancil Colorado Department of Corrections

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WELCOME

I am so honored to welcome you to Denver, Colorado for ACA’s 155 th Congress of Correction. I am pleased to be in Denver where among the soaring peaks of the Rockies we find a host venue ready to deliver an outstanding opportunity to come together to teach, communicate and map out the future of our profession. This year’s Congress features a wide array of workshops and sessions focused on cutting-edge topics such as Artificial Intelligence in Corrections, Health Care Innovations, Reentry Programs, and Organizational Culture. Attendees will also benefit from facility tours, a vibrant exhibit hall and networking opportunities with professionals from across the country. We have also organized a host of educational workshops featuring

the best in the business, passing on critical knowledge and engaging in important discussions. I am also very excited to meet and hear from Kenyon Salo a powerful motivational speaker who will give actionable steps that will help you, both personally and professionally, achieve your goals. The Colorado Convention Center will also host our famous exhibit hall filled with the most important exhibitors with all the latest technology and services correctional professionals need. The Exhibit Hall will be a hub of activity, and you will find old and new friends passing through giving you the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with a cross section of the correctional profession. At this time, I must acknowledge the hard work and visionary leadership of our host committee. Their steadfast efforts and timely advice have made the planning process run smoothly and helped us build what I consider to be a first-class experience. Most of all, I am looking forward to seeing many of you and having the chance to renew old friendships and build new ones. I am always energized and inspired after meeting and talking with ACA members because they represent the passion and professionalism that makes corrections such an important field. Thank you for attending ACA’s 155 th Congress of Correction in Denver, Colorado and I hope all of you who have chosen to grace our Conference with your presence will find this experience useful and helpful.

Ricky D. Dixon 109 th President American Correctional Association

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Welcome to Denver!

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 155 th Congress of Correction, taking place in the Mile High City of Denver, Colorado. The 155 th Congress of Correction has a lineup of exciting and informational events which will be of invaluable assistance in your development as correctional professionals. We have a fantastic program of symposiums including one on Evolving Spaces, an AI Tech Expo, a special keynote address for the General Session, workshops for every specialty and the biggest and best exhibit hall in memory. I am so pleased you can join us for this event. ACA members make the Congress of Correction the premier event it is. Their participation allows us to deliver a powerful conference experience and help bring long-term change. Most importantly for me, I want this to be a welcoming and educational

WELCOME

experience for all attendees. Adding your input, your opinions, your knowledge and your wisdom will make this Congress a truly career-changing experience for the thousands of correctional professionals who will gather in Denver. I urge you to be an active participant in as many of our important sessions as you can. Thank you to all of the women and men who have worked incredibly hard behind the scenes to make this event great. Thank you to our sponsors, exhibitors and partners who are here to augment your experience. Their commitment and contributions are essential in making our conference the premier corrections event in the industry. Beyond our whirlwind of engaging sessions, Denver offers a full range of exciting entertainment, recreation and dining options. I encourage you to take some time to explore the area and enjoy everything Denver has to offer. Once again, all of us at ACA are pleased to have you as an attendee at the 155 th Congress of Correction. I’m sure this event will not only drive your professional growth but also leave you with lasting memories and connections to help you far into the future.

Robert L. Green Executive Director American Correctional Association

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ACA Executive Committee

The American Correctional Association’s Executive Committee for 2023-2025 is a superb collection of talented women and men from the field of corrections. The Officers of the Executive Committee are: Ricky D. Dixon, president; Tyrone Oliver, president-elect; Bryan Collier, vice-president; Anthony O. Vann, treasurer; and Denise M. Robinson, immediate past-president. ACA’s Executive Director Robert Green serves as secretary, while our Board of Governors representatives consist of Marina Cadreche and Latera Davis. Each officer serves a two-year term and is elected by the association’s membership from recommendations made by the Nominating Committee. Each one of these women and men bring experience, leadership and commitment to their calling of leading the corrections profession into the future. Each and every one has proven their dedication to excelling in the field of corrections and making their communities safer. We value the resolve, insight and ability they bring to ACA on behalf of every correction professional worldwide. Expect them to have an outsized effect on the corrections profession and uphold the standards of excellence shown by previous leaders in ACA’s long history.

WELCOME

Ricky D. Dixon President

Tyrone Oliver President-Elect

Bryan Collier Vice President

Anthony O. Vann Treasurer

Denise M. Robinson Immediate Past President

Marina Cadreche Board of Governors Representative

Latera Davis Board of Governors Representative

Robert L. Green Secretary

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155 TH CONGRESS OF CORRECTION CONFERENCE HOST COMMITTEE

Carl Anderson Deputy Director Detentions Medical Care Detention Administration Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

Brandi Fowler Compliance Administrator CDOC Sonya Gillespie Denver Sheriff Department

Merideth McGrath Deputy Executive Director CDOC Janelle Orozco Denver Sheriff Department Carol Rogers Nurse Manager Denver Health & Hospital Authority Joseph Roybal El Paso County Sheriff Armando Saldate, III Denver Department of Safety Thomas Scardina Denver Sheriff Department

Daria Serna Comms. Director Denver Sheriff Department Steven Sims Denver Sheriff Department Melissa Smith Deputy Executi ve Director CDOC

Jamison Brown Denver Sheriff

Jose Gurule Major Operations Division, Van Cise-Simonet Detention Ctr., Denver Sheriff Department Nikki Johnson Denver Sheriff Department Carmen Kassatly HSA Denver Health & Hospital Authority Reggie Marinelli Sheriff Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Department/ Colorado Jail Association

WELCOME

Moses “Andre” Stancil (Co-Chair) Executive Director Colorado Department of Corrections

Kelly Bruning Major Sheriff Department City & County of Denver Deb Churchill Executive Assistant, Sheriff Marinelli Jefferson County

Dave Wolfsgruber Director of Adult

Parole CDOC

Deric Wynn Major Denver Sheriff Department

Elias Diggins (Co-Chair) Sheriff Denver Sheriff Department

Cassandra Sebastian

Community Affairs & Research Public and Legislative Affairs Manager El Paso County

THANK YOU TO THE DENVER HOST COMMITTEE! Thank you for all of your support! We appreciate all of your hard work.

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WHATYOU NEEDTO KNOW

Americans With Disabilities Act — If any guest needs assistance, please contact American Correctional Association show management at 703-981-4738. Badge Identification — Wear your ACA badge at all times during ACA Conferences. It is your passport to the General Session, Exhibit Hall, workshops and social events. There will be badge checkers at each event. Badge Replacement — If you lose your badge, replace it at the ACA registration area for a $25 fee. Business Center — The closest FedEx Store to the Colorado Convention Center is at 650 15 th St., and the hours are 8 a.m.–6 p.m daily. Cell Phones — Use of cell phones is not permitted in sessions, workshops or meetings. Please remember to turn them off or to silent mode.

Continuing Education Opportunities — Visit the ACA professional development staff in the ACA Connect Hub and Information & Technology Booth for additional information. See pages 76–77. Exhibitor Service Counter — Located in Exhibit Hall A/B. Facility Tours — Facility tours are being offered by the Host Committee. You may sign up for the tours during registration hours. Space is limited, so sign up in the registration area. See page 52. Food Service — A variety of food and beverage outlets are located outside the Colorado Convention Center and surrounding area. Lost and Found — Any found items should be given to ACA show management. Items not retrieved by the end of the day will be given to building security for safekeeping. If you have lost an item, check with the ACA Registration Desk.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Materials/Distribution — Distribution of flyers, brochures or any other materials in and around all registration, workshop, exhibit and other conference areas is prohibited. Circulators or other promotional material may be distributed only within the exhibitor’s assigned booth. Any prohibited materials found will be removed immediately. Non-Exhibitor/Consultant — A company, firm, consultant or organization not assigned exhibit space must register as such and pay the non-exhibitor registration rate for the full conference and/or the daily registration. If non-exhibiting companies do not register as such, they will jeopardize their future participation in ACA events. There will be an additional monetary penalty as deemed necessary by ACA. Parking — The Colorado Convention Center provides access to onsite covered parking garage with limited spaces. The garage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Remember to use the automated pay stations. Once you have parked walk up to any pay machine and scan the QR code or use the text prompt to purchase parking. Detailed information can be found at: https://denverconvention.com/parking. Photography — Still photography and video recording of any exhibit or function is prohibited within the exhibit hall, meeting rooms and lobbies. Exhibitors may take pictures only of their own booth, and only before and after show hours. Any photography or video recording during show hours must be approved by ACA show management.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Twitter at @acainfo, on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/ company/american-correctional-association and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ amercorrectionalassoc. Solicitation — Solicitation by non-exhibitors is strictly prohibited. Any person representing a non-exhibitor and identified as soliciting in any area of ACA’s conference will have their credentials revoked and will be asked to leave the premises. Workshops — Content and speakers are subject to change. Seating at sessions is first come, first served. See pages 80–138.

Worship — Scheduled during the conference. See page 49 for specific times and locations.

Show Management Office — In West Office Suite E1.

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Smoking — Smoking is not permitted inside the convention center or within 25 feet of any of its entrances. Smoking is restricted to designated outdoor areas.

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Call for ProPosals for WorkshoPs The deadline for ProPosals is friday, oCT. 31, 2025.

ToPiCs of inTeresT: • Sustainability • Aging Infrastructure

submissions musT inClude: – ACA Workshop Proposal Application – Bio and resume for each speaker AND the moderator – Workshop Abstract – Workshop Learning Objectives

• Tactical & Intel Operations • Juvenile Justice, Services, & Programming • Faith-Based Services & Programming • Technology & Innovation • Strategic & Crisis Communications • Clinical Care & Services (All Disciplines) • Organizational Culture • Strategic Management & Organizational Leadership • Reentry Services & Reentry Planning • Safety & Security Best Practices • Staff Health & Wellness Solutions

Please visit the ACA website at www.aca.org or contact us at education@aca.org to submit your proposal.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Learn. Grow. Excel. ACA offers annual conferences twice a year, corrections certifications, in-person trainings, seminars, webinars, podcasts and more! PUBLICATIONS & UPDATES Know what’s trending! Corrections Today, Corrections Connect, Correction Digest, The Washington Roundup and Art on Leadership subscriptions included in your membership! COMMUNIITY CONNECTION THE BEST IN NETWORKING!

Professional Member: 1 Year – $35 3 Years – $99 ( Best Value! ) Corrrections and Law Enforcement Professionals www.aca.org

Connect through in-person opportunities and on-line through the ACA Connections international hub!

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Join ACA Today!

1. Join online at www.aca.org and pay with your credit card. 2. Or, fill out and return the completed application and payment to ACA, ATTN: Membership. 3. Or, email this form to memberships@aca.org. For more information, call 703-224-0115.

Membership Categories Check one. □ Join □ Renew All memberships receive a print/digital Corrections Today magazine unless otherwise noted.

U.S. and U.S. Territories Dues Professional

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Member Information In order to process your application accurately, all of the fields on this form must be provided. Name: ________________________________________________ Position/Title: __________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: __________ ZIP Code: _________________________ Phone #: (Check one) □ Office □ Cell ________________________ Email (Personal): ____________________________________________ Send my Corrections Today magazine and new member packet to: □ Mailing Address □ Alternate Address Alternate Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Agency Information Agency Name:_____________________________________________________ Agency State: ______________________________________ Facility Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Facility City: ______________________________________________________ Facility State: ________ Facility ZIP Code: _______________ General Information Gender: □ Male □ Female □ Other/Non-Specific Ethnicity: __________________________________________________________ Education: □ High School Graduate □ Associate’s Degree □ Bachelor’s Degree □ Master’s Degree □ Doctorate Year you entered the field of corrections: ________________ Have you previously been a member of ACA? □ Yes □ No How did you learn about ACA? □ Internet □ Mailing □ ACA Conference/Training Event □ Referral □ Other: _________________________ Area of Concentration: Choose one. □ Administration □ Chaplaincy □ Classification □ Food Service □ Human Services □ Inmate Programs □ Intake and Release □ Juvenile □ Law Enforcement □ Medical Care □ Mental Health □ IT □ Substance Abuse Counselor □ Training □ Young Professional □ Reentry □ Community Corrections □ Other: __________________________________________________________ Payment Method A $25 fee will be charged for returned checks/electronic transactions. Remit payment to: American Correctional Association • ATTN: Membership • 206 N. Washington St., Suite #200 • Alexandria, VA 22314 Credit Card: □ American Express □ Discover □ MasterCard □ VISA □ Check/Purchase Order enclosed, payable to ACA. Card Number: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date: / Security Code: ______________________ Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________________ Date: / /

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THE COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER FLOOR PLANS

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THE COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER FLOOR PLANS

Ballrooms

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THE COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER FLOOR PLANS

Bellco Theatre

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Looking for information or need technology help at conference? Stop by our Information and Membership Booth!

General Information Whether you need directions, event details or workshop information, we’re here to help. Techology Support Facing issues with your device? Our tech experts can provide troubleshooting tips, setup assistance and answer your technology-related questions. Visit us anytime you need help during conference hours. We want you to have the best conference experience possible. We look forward to helping you!

Visit our Information and Membership Booth in the Registration area, on the first floor.

Correctional Nurse Manager Certification

The CCNM First Edition Study Guide NOW AVAILABLE!

• The CCNM certification cate- gory includes individuals who work as nurse managers in a correctional environment. • They are management staff who may contribute to the development of policy and

procedures, are responsible for their implementation and have authority over staff nurses.

For more information, please email healthcare@aca.org

Correctional Nurse Manager Training and Certification Curriculum

Module 1 — Health Care in Corrections Section 1A – Appropriate and Necessary Health Care Section 1B – Access to Care Section 1C – Total Quality Management Section 1D – Prevention of Contagion Module 2 — Legal Issues in Corrections Section 2A – History of Correctional Law Section 2B – Inmate Rights v. Inmate Privileges Section 2C – Landmark Court Cases Section 2D – Inmate Grievances Section 2E – Confidentiality Section 3A – Basics of Mental Illness Section 3B – Mental Health Assessments Section 3C – Crisis Intervention Section 3D – Suicide Prevention Section 3E – Trauma Informed Care Section 3F – The Multidisciplinary Service Team and Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Section 3G – Managing Disruptive Inmates Section 4A – Scope and Nature of Correctional Nursing Section 4B – Understanding the Standards of Correctional Nurse Practice Section 4C – Understanding the Standards of Professional Performance Section 4D – Ethics Section 4E – Accreditation Module 4 — Nursing Practice and Accreditation Module 3 — Behavioral Health

Module 5 — Security Section 5A – Equipment/Supplies Accountability Section 5B – Inspections and Investigations Section 5C – Problem Inmates Section 5D – Emergencies Module 6 — General and Inmate Management Section 6A – Special Needs Inmates Section 6B – Policy and Procedures Section 6C – Communication Section 6D – Classification Section 6E – Health Education Programs Module 7 — Conflict Management Section 7A – Staff Conflict Management Section 7B – Inmate Conflict Management Section 7C – Mediation Section 7D – Staff Grievances Module 8 — Human Resource Management Section 8A – Staff Management Section 8B – Recruitment and Retention Section 8C – Staff Development

Eligibility Requirements: Certified Correctional Nurse Manager (CCNM)

• RN license in good standing with corresponding state nursing board

• 2 years of correctional nurse management experience; supervises other medical personnel and administrative staff

• Associate, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.) in Nursing or completion of an accredited nursing program

A HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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Grand Prize Acorn Engineering/Acorn Vac, Booth #304 Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring, Booth #704 NCIC Correctional Services, Booth #509 VitalCore Health Strategies, Booth #533 Health Care Luncheon Centurion Health, Booth #708 Health Care Networking Reception Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc., Booth #605 Hotel Room Key Cards YesCare, Booth #515 Lanyards Falcon, Inc., Booth #845 Military Reception CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Booth #608 Opioid Summit Coffee Indivior, Inc., Booth #705 Recharge Lounge Vant4ge, Booth #532 & 1033 Wexford Health Sources, Inc., Booth #315 Tote Bags VitalCore Health Strategies, Booth #533 Transforming the Way We Deliver Healthcare in Corrections DigitalOptometrics, Booth #335 Qure.ai Technologies, Inc., Booth #863 BioMerieux, Booth #869 Wellness Lounge Aramark, Booth #309 Centegix, Booth # 663 DigitalOptometrics, Booth #335 Saadian, Booth # 868 Superior Industrial Maintenance Co. — Fixxus, Booth #823 Wellness Step Challenge App VISTAR, Booth #805

AI Symposium AWS, Not Exhibiting Leo Technologies, Not Exhibiting Vant4ge, Booth #532 & 1033 Via Science, Not Exhibiting Branded Coffee Station The GEO Group, Inc., Booth #839

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

Conference App (Exclusive) I-CON Systems, Booth #950 Conference Name Badges Falcon, Inc., Booth #845 E.R. Cass Banquet CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Booth #608 E.R. Cass Table CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Booth #608 The GEO Group, Inc., Booth #839 Evolving Spaces Symposium IPFusion, Not Exhibiting NVT Phybridge, Booth #514 Schneider Electric, Booth #929 Exhibit Hall Lunch The GEO Group, Inc., Booth #839 Exhibit Hall Open House Reception CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC, Booth #608 The GEO Group, Inc., Booth #839 Geovox Security, Inc., Booth #941 Keefe Group, Booth #715 Exhibitor Aisle Hanging Signs Wellpath, Booth #405 General Session Keynote Speaker Aramark, Booth #309 Falcon, Inc., Booth #845 General Session Refreshment The GEO Group, Inc., Booth #839 Union Supply, Booth #409 Global Faith Conference Daystar Television Network, Booth #665 Prison Seminaries Foundation, Not Exhibiting TBN 2 nd Chance, Booth #962

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All events take place at the Colorado Convention Center unless otherwise noted. Colorado Convention Center, 700 14 th St., Denver, CO 80202 ACA 155 TH CONGRESS OF CORRECTION

NEW! Learning Pathway Categories for Workshops: Aging Infrastructure/Sustainability Matters, Tactical & Intel Operations, Faith-Based Services & Programming, Technology & Artificial Intelligence in Corrections, Juvenile Services & Programming, Innovative Health & Wellness Solutions, Organizational Culture, Reentry and Public Information & Communications

Time

Thursday, Aug. 21

Board of Governors Meeting Four Seasons Ballroom 3/4.

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Delegate Assembly Meeting Four Seasons Ballroom 3/4.

2–4 p.m.

Time Friday, Aug. 22 Correctional Facility Tours: See page 52.

EVENTS

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Counter Terrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Dates: Friday, Saturday, Monday or Tuesday. Pre-registration required. FREE Off-Site Event : Located at 99 West 12 th Ave.

12–5:30 p.m.

Registration Opens

Transforming the Way We Deliver Health Care in Corrections Rooms 208/210/212.

1–3 p.m.

Committee on Performance-Based Standards Rooms 108/110/112.

1–6 p.m.

Creative Kickoff Four Seasons Ballroom.

3:30–5 p.m.

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Health Care Network Reception Four Seasons Ballroom 3/4. Sponsored by Correct Rx Pharmacy Services

Time Saturday, Aug. 23 Correctional Facility Tours: See page 52.

7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

ACA General Session Bellco Theater. Sponsored by Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. and Falcon Correctional and Community Services, Inc.

8:30–10 a.m.

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open House and Wellness Lounge (2 days) Exhibit Hall A, B1, 2 nd Level.

Accreditation Panel Hearings Waiting Room Room 201.

12:30–6 p.m.

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Time

Saturday, Aug. 23 (continued)

Workshops See page 80.

1–2:30 p.m.

Featured Session: Correctional Mental Health Roundtable Rooms 405/406/407.

2–4 p.m.

EVENTS

AI Tech Expo , with Reception Four Seasons Ballroom 3/4.

2–6 p.m.

Workshops See page 86.

3–4:30 p.m.

Military Reception Four Seasons, Ballroom 1. Sponsored by CoreCivic

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Time Sunday, Aug. 24 Correctional Facility Tours: See page 52.

7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Accreditation Panel Hearings Waiting Room Room 201.

Don’t forget to get your ticket

stamped for a chance to win a United Airlines gift card & Marriott Bonvoy points. Drawing will take place on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1:45 p.m.! Exhibit Hall A, B1, 2 nd Level

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

Workshops See page 92.

8–9:30 a.m.

Evolving Spaces Symposium Rooms 401/402/403/404.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Workshops See page 96.

10–11:30 a.m.

10 a.m–2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open/Sponsored Lunch/Grand Prize Drawing (1:45 p.m.) MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! Exhibit Hall A, B1, 2 nd Level.

Workshops See page 103.

1–2:30 p.m.

Best Practices in Tactical Operations Lab Four Seasons Ballroom 3/4.

1–5 p.m.

Featured Session: Leadership Training (Franklin Covey) Room 104.

1 p.m.

Workshops See page 108.

3–4:30 p.m.

E.R. Cass Awards Centennial E–H (Hyatt). E.R. Cass President’s Reception Ticket required. E.R. Cass Award Banquet Ticket required.

6–7 p.m. 7–9 p.m.

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Time Monday, Aug. 25 Correctional Facility Tours: See page 52.

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

Juvenile Summit Rooms 506/507.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Workshops See page 114.

8–9:30 a.m.

Opioid Summit: A Holistic Approach to the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Rooms 506/507.

8–11:45 a.m.

Accreditation Manager Training Rooms 201/203.

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

EVENTS

Global Faith Conference Rooms 401/402/403/404.

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Workshops See page 121.

10–11:30 a.m.

12–1:30 p.m.

Health Care Special Session & Luncheon Seating is limited. Four Seasons Ballroom 1. Sponsored by Centurion, LLC.

Featured Session: Corrections Reimagined Room 110.

1 p.m.

Workshops See page 128.

2–3:30 p.m.

Workshops See page 134.

4–5:30 p.m.

Time

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Performance-Based Auditor Training Rooms 201/203.

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

New Auditor Training Room205.

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Global Faith Conference Rooms 401/402/403/404.

8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Featured Session: Legal Update Room 102.

9–10:30 a.m.

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Correctional Behavioral Health Training and Certification Program

CBHC 3 RD EDITION STUDY GUIDE IS AVAILABLE!!! OVERVIEW:

“The CBHC Training program has been an important tool to help our correctional officers get the training and subsequent certification they need to properly care for this complex population.” — Mark Inch, MA, Former Secretary Florida Department of Corrections

This program ensures a candidate’s knowledge of national expected practices and guidelines, legal and ethical principles and relevant security regulations.

“The CBHC training has reduced officer assaults

from the mentally ill population and given officers other avenues to reduce instances of physical response

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE BECOME CERTIFIED!!!!

to disruptive incidents.” — Telisa White, Chief of Detention, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office

For more information, email healthcare@aca.org

■ Adult Correctional Officers ■ Juvenile Justice Professionals ■ Allied Behavioral Health Staff ■ Community Corrections Officers