2025 ACA Winter Conference Orlando_Program Book

SATURDAY, JAN. 11

3–4:30 P.M.

need areas, ensured individualization of programming and encouraged a multidisciplinary team approach to deliver and evaluate program elements. The panel will discuss successes and challenges associated with implementing these programs at facilities and will share their process of ensuring the interventions continue to meet the needs of the department and target population. Primary Presenter: Analisa Bono , Program Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Correction, Milford, Massachusetts Presenter 2: Joann Lynds , Superintendent, Massachusetts Department of Corrections, Shirley, Massachusetts Presenter 3: Elizabeth Marshall , Program Manager, Massachusetts Department of Corrections, Framingham, Massachusetts Empowering Reentry: Best Practices for Crisis Stabilization and Support for Youth and Young Adults Room W240 A Overview: This workshop introduces corrections professionals to the guide, Supporting Crisis Stabilization for Youth and Young Adults during Reentry. The guide provides essential exemplary practices for justice professionals in youth and young adult case planning, emphasizing collaboration with systems to address reentry needs and prevent crises. Participants will learn actionable strategies based on technical assistance and research to enhance reentry programs and support systems. The workshop also covers upcoming changes to CHIP/Medicaid coverage for justice-involved youth and young adults, effective January 2025 and 2026. By the end, participants will gain practical tools and insights to improve reentry planning and support, leading to better outcomes for these individuals. Primary Presenter: Felicia Lopez Wright , Project Manager, The CSG Justice Center, New York, New York Presenter 2: Solomon Baymon , Director of Roca Western Massachusetts, ROCA, Inc., Springfield, Massachusetts

Career Resource Centers, Certification and Reentry Programs Creating Successful Futures for Incarcerated Individuals Room W240 D Overview: This presentation is going to highlight the positive impact of Career Resource Centers, Certification and Reentry Programs within Correctional Industries. We will feature two (2) Correctional Industry business operations. We will discuss how their training, skills development, employment opportunities and post-release employer partners are making a difference not only to the incarcerated individuals but also in their communities. This presentation will include the details of the different programs available; success stories and you will hear from the incarcerated individuals themselves how Correctional Industries has positively changed their lives. Primary Presenter: John Coleman , Director, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction/Correction Enterprises, Raleigh, North Carolina Presenter 2: Torrey Leach , Workforce Development Manager, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction/Correction Enterprises, Raleigh, North Carolina Presenter 3: Remero Green , Vice President of Inmate Programs and Training, Florida PRIDE Enterprises, Riverview, Florida Elimination of Restrictive Housing, Now What?: Innovative Solutions to Promote Safety and Security Room W231 B/C Overview: This workshop will outline how the Massachusetts Department of Correction eliminated the use of Restrictive Housing through the development of structured program interventions tailored to address individual’s needs related to violence and misconduct. The deliberate decisions made in the design process will be reviewed to show how the MADOC identified targeted

Saturday, Jan. 11 ▼ 3–4:30 p.m.

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