2025 ACA Winter Conference Orlando_Program Book

SUNDAY, JAN. 12 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M.

milestones, discuss the delicate balance between commitment to vision and remaining flexible for an evolving model and explore how alternative project delivery (DBFoM) was identified as the best match for the community of Hawaii. Primary Presenter: Chris Kinimaka , Special Projects Manager, Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), Honolulu, Hawaii Presenter 2: Mark Polston , Senior Vice President, WSP, P3 Global Advisory Services, Lexington, Kentucky Presenter 3: Tommy Johnson , Director of Correctional Institutions, Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), Honolulu, Hawaii Presenter 4: Pamela Sturz , Deputy Director of Correctional Institutions, Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), Honolulu, Hawaii Inmate Manipulation Leading to Critical Incidents in a Correctional Facility Room W230 C Overview: Participants will gain a deep understanding of inmate manipulation and the psychological factors that can lead to critical incidents in correctional facilities. This workshop will cover preventative strategies, identifying warning signs and the role of mental health support. This workshop will emphasize the need for ongoing training, increased awareness and proactive measures to reduce such incidents. Primary Presenter: Richard Babcock , Correctional Institutions Division Deputy Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas Presenter 2: Gene Miller , Alfred D. Hughes Unit Senior Warden, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Gatesville, Texas Presenter 3: Damon Andrews , Facilities Division Deputy Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Huntsville, Texas

Meaningful Roles for Individuals with Lived Experience Room W231 B/C Overview: The workshop will help participants understand and identify the value of meaningful roles for individuals with lived experience. The session will highlight the role of peer mentors and PRS for incarcerated individuals as well as those on probation. The session will also focus on the VADOC serving as a second chance employer, identifying routes within the DOC workforce. The presenters will provide details on training challenges and successes regarding this initiative. Major points include supporting evidence-based research, and the overall goal of long-lasting public safety. A personal journey from inmate to employee will be featured. Moderator: Emmanuel W. Fonteno , Director of Compliance, Certification, and Accreditation, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Primary Presenter: Catina Macklin , Cognitive Program Manager, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia Presenter 2: Jamii Wood , Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Virginia Department of Corrections, Richmond, Virginia The New Oahu Jail Project: Sustaining a Culture of Collaboration and Community Room W240 B Overview: The State of Hawaii is transforming its correctional system into one that is rehabilitative, restorative and reentry-focused to reduce recidivism and promote safer communities. The new Oahu jail project is the first step. This will be a dynamic presentation by a cross-section of our team: the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; the Hawaii Department of Accounting and General Services (state procuring agency); and consultant WSP (P3 advisor). We will share our development journey of unprecedented

Sunday, Jan. 12 ▼ 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

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