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Table of Contents Registration Fees and Options .............................................. 3 Welcome to Pittsburgh and Who Should Attend? .............. 4 Advance Registration Information .......................................... 5 Tentative Schedule of Events ................................................. 8 E.R. Cass Banquet Reservation Information ..................... 16 History of the E.R. Cass Award ............................................. 17 Exhibit Hall Information and Events .................................... 21 Workshops Tentative List ...................................................... 22 Continuing Education Opportunities ................................... 28 Membership Application ........................................................ 30 Hotel Information ..................................................................... 32 The Omni William Penn Hotel Floor Plan ........................... 37 David L. Lawrence Convention Center Floor Plans ................. 38 Know Before You Go ............................................................... 50 Transportation ......................................................................... 51

Registration Fees

On or Before 6/15/26

On-site/After 6/15/26

Member Advance or On-Site Registration

$275

$325

Non-Member Advance or On-Site Registration

$325

$375

Full-time Student*

$50

$50

Non-exhibitor/Full Conference

$800 $500

$900 $600

Non-exhibitor/One Day

Companion Pass** E.R. Cass Tickets

$30 $95

$30

$130

Continuing Education CEU (Correctional Professionals) $30

$30 $79 $30 $30 $99

CE (Dental) CE (Nurses)

$79 $30 $30 $99

Y CE (Psychologists)

CME (Physicians/Mid-levels)

* Not employed in corrections ** This pass is intended for companions of registered attendees who are not attending the Conference. This pass is valid for entry into the Exhibit Hall and to ACA hosted evening receptions.

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Registration Options with MCI Events Phone Call MCI at 972-349-5546 to register. Online

Review the Advance Registration Information (p. 5) and register through the link to MCI Events at www.mcievents. com/acacoc2026. Your Conference Registration Fee Includes – Access to ACA workshops and business meetings. – Access to the Exhibit Hall Open House Reception. – Access to the General Session. – An opportunity to participate in the Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Giveaway Game. – And much more!

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Welcome to Pittsburgh

Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Pittsburgh at the 156 th Congress of Correction, where education, networking, and inspiration come together! Known as the City of Bridges, Pittsburgh sits at the meeting point of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers — an inspiring backdrop for a conference built around unity, innovation, and advancing corrections. Between sessions, explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and attractions, from the historic Duquesne Incline with sweeping skyline views to the lively Strip District packed with dining, shopping, and local flavor. Art and culture enthusiasts can wander the world-class Carnegie Museum of Art or Carnegie Museum of Natural History, while sports fans can cheer at PNC Park. Stroll along the riverfront at Point State Park, discover craft breweries, or savor innovative local cuisine. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and be part of the energy — register now and join corrections professionals from around the world for an experience you won’t forget!

Who Should Attend?

■ Academia ■ Administrators ■ Administrative Assistants ■ Administrative Support Staff

■ Food Service Managers ■ Human Resources/Personnel Managers ■ Inmate Services Practitioners ■ IT Personnel ■ Jail Professionals ■ Laundry Service Personnel ■ Law Enforcement Agents ■ Military Personnel ■ Offender Program Managers and Providers ■ Probation and Parole Professionals

■ Architects ■ Chaplains ■ Community Corrections Professionals ■ Correctional Consultants ■ Correctional Executives ■ Correctional Health Care Public Health/ Public Health Care Providers ■ Correctional Health Professionals ■ Correctional Managers ■ Correctional Officers ■ Court Officers ■ Drug Abuse Treatment Managers ■ Educators and Students in Criminal Justice, Health Care and Behavioral Health Industries ■ Facility Maintenance Personnel

■ Public Health Professionals ■ Public Transaction Specialists ■ Purchasing Agents ■ Religious Program Coordinators ■ Security Personnel ■ Training Managers/Specialists ■ Treatment Personnel ■ U.S. Federal Agencies ■ Vocational Trainers and Educators

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REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 15, 2026! Early Bird Special!

Secure your spot early and save!

ON-SITE RATE AFTER 6-15-26

ADVANCE RATE ON OR BEFORE 6-15-26

$275 $325

Members

$325

Non-Members

$375

$50

Students

$50

$800 $500

Nonexhibitors — Full Conference

$900

Nonexhibitors — One Day

$600

$30 $95

Companion Pass*

$30

E.R. Cass Award Ticket

$130

Register today and lock in the best deal! *The Companion Pass is intended for companions of registered attendees who are not attending the Conference. This pass is valid for entry into the Exhibit Hall and to ACA hosted evening receptions. A companion pass can only be purchased in conjunction with a full conference registration.

Not a member? Scan the QR code to join or renew today and unlock your registration discount!

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All events take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center unless otherwise noted. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ACA 156 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

Wednesday, July 29

7:30–11 a.m.

Board of Governors Meeting

12:35 p.m.

Baseball Game/Kickoff Event

3–6 p.m.

Registration Opens

Time

Thursday, July 30

TBD

LEADWell Master Sessions

TBD

LeaderSpheres No fee. Separate registration required.

TBD

The CorrExchange No fee. Separate registration required.

7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration Continued

8–11 a.m.

Certificate-Based Training: ACA Corr T3 Training/Cohort A No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend both sessions.

8–11:30 a.m.

Workshops

8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Accreditation Manager Training

8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: Rewire CBT No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend all 4 sessions.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Health Care Committee Meetings Includes Updates/Coordination, Health Care, Substance Use Disorder, Behavioral Health, Correctional Nurses, Dental, and Staff Wellness Committee Meetings.

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Evolving Technologies Summit

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Committee on Performance-Based Standards

9–11 a.m. / 1–3 p.m. DOC Reentry Simulation No fee. Separate registration required.

12–1:30 p.m.

Health Care Special Session & Luncheon Ballroom B. Seating is limited.

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Time

Thursday, July 30 (continued)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

1–3 p.m.

Florida’s Population Management Strategies — A Programmatic Approach to Optimizing Existing Facilities for Diverse Inmate Needs

1–4 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: ACA Corr T3 Training/Cohort B No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend both sessions.

1–4:30 p.m.

Workshops

1–5 p.m.

Auditor Refresher Training

1–5 p.m.

Accreditation Panel Hearings

1–5 p.m.

Juvenile Plenary & Reception: Creating Public Safety through Rehabilitation

Health Care Network Reception Rooftop Terrace.

5–6 p.m.

Time

Friday, July 31

TBD

LEADWell Master Sessions

TBD

LeaderSpheres No fee. Separate registration required.

TBD

The CorrExchange No fee. Separate registration required.

7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Registration Continued

8:15–10 a.m.

ACA General Session

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open House

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Accreditation Panel Hearings

1–3 p.m.

The Smart Prison Model: The Effective and Efficient Integration of Technology for Safe, Secure Corrections Operations

1–5 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: Rewire CBT No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend all 4 sessions.

2–4 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: Unconscious Bias No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend both sessions.

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Workshops

E.R. Cass Reception and Banquet Omni William Penn Hotel, Seventeenth Level. Tickets Required.

6:30–9:30 p.m.

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Time

Saturday, Aug. 1

TBD

Correctional Facility Tours, including medical-specific tours

TBD

LEADWell Master Sessions

TBD

The CorrExchange No fee. Separate registration required.

TBD

LeaderSpheres No fee. Separate registration required.

7 a.m.–5 p.m.

Registration Continued

8–11 a.m.

Accreditation Panel Hearings

8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: Rewire CBT No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend all 4 sessions.

8:30–10 a.m.

MedMods: Beyond Bandages and Stitches

8:30–5 p.m.

Workshops

12–2 p.m.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections Luncheon and Awards By invitation only.

2–4 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: Unconscious Bias No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend both sessions.

2–5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open/Grand Prize Drawing (4:30 p.m.) MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

The Voices of the Overlooked, Forgotten & Left Behind (special screening and presentation)

3:30–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

Military Reception

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Time Sunday, Aug. 2 TBD LEADWell Master Sessions

TBD

LeaderSpheres No fee. Separate registration required.

TBD

The CorrExchange No fee. Separate registration required.

8–11 a.m.

Certificate-Based Training: ACA Corr T3 Training/Cohort A No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend both sessions.

8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: Rewire CBT No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend all 4 sessions.

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Time

Sunday, Aug. 2 (continued)

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Commission on Accreditation for Corrections New Auditor Training

8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Workshops

1–4 p.m.

Certificate-Based Training: ACA Corr T3 Training/Cohort B No fee. Separate registration required. Must attend both sessions.

9–11 a.m.

Delegate Assembly Meeting

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Dual Chapter Leadership Training

Sunday Afternoon Departure Activities

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SPECIAL SESSION/LUNCHEON

When Seconds Matter: Responding to Pregnancy Emergencies in Custody

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2026 12:00 p.m. Ballroom B

Speaker - Dr. Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD

Speaker Bio Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and in Health, Behavior, and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. For nearly two decades, she has led work at the intersection of reproductive health and incarceration —from providing clinical care in jails to shaping national policy and guidance. She has testified before the U.S. Senate to raise awareness on the needs of incarcerated pregnant women, co-authored national guidance on reproductive health care for incarcerated women with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and partnered with the National Sheriffs’ Association on a resolution to advance women’s health care in jails. Dr. Sufrin is the founder and director of Advocacy and Research on Reproductive Wellness of Incarcerated People , and her work is dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes for incarcerated women nationwide. Overview Join us for a featured Health Care Special Session with nationally recognized expert Carolyn Sufrin, who will address one of the most critical and high-risk areas in correctional care— pregnancy emergencies. In correctional environments, both healthcare and custody staff play essential roles in recognizing and responding to urgent maternal conditions. This session will focus on practical, real-world strategies to ensure staff are prepared, confident, and coordinated when emergencies arise. Dr. Sufrin will provide a concise, high-impact presentation followed by a facilitated discussion on the state of maternal health in corrections , offering actionable insights for systems improvement.

Session Objectives • Understand the maternal health crisis in the United States and its implications for correctional settings. • Recognize urgent maternal warning signs and apply best practices for responding to pregnancy emergencies in custody, including vaginal bleeding and signs of labor • Identify practical resources and strategies to strengthen

maternal health care and emergency response in correctional facilities

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AT THE 156TH CONGRESS OF CORRECTION

CCP CERTIFICATION A foundational credential.

CCNM CERTIFICATION For correctional nurse leaders.

CCI-M CERTIFICATION

A leadership credential.

A professional certification for federal, state, county and international Correctional Industry professionals. CCI-M certification is a critical credential designated for correctional professionals overseeing the incarcerated workforce in correctional facilities, focusing on efficient cost-effective manufacturing practices while also preparing incarcerated individuals for successful reintegration into society. The exam assesses a leader’s knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, plant production planning, material and inventory control, and reentry strategies.

A professional certification appropriate for all professional disciplines serving within the correctional setting or among the justice-involved population. The CCP is aligned with professional expected practices and standards. CCP certification is a pre-requisite for any additional ACA specialized certification examination, excluding the CCI-M exam. The exam assesses foundational correctional knowledge specific to security, medical, behavioral health, and general operational practices.

The Certified Correctional Nurse Manager (CCNM) certification recognizes correctional nurse management and medical competence in: Correctional healthcare operations Nursing leadership Accreditation standards Legal criminal issues Behavioral health Emergency response Communication, conflict management, and staff supervision Current RN license in goodstanding with the corresponding state nurse board Minimum of two (2) years of correctional nurse management, certified for non-violuntary responsibility over rural, medical, or administrative staff Associate, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), in Nursing, or graduation from an accredited nursing program ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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$75 FOR MEMBERS $135 FOR NON-MEMBERS

$210 FOR MEMBERS $265 FOR NON-MEMBERS

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Steelers (1996–2005), finishing as the NFL’s eighth all-time leading rusher with 13,662 rushing yards and 91 touch downs. He also recorded 200 receptions for 1,449 yards and three touchdowns. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Bettis helped lead the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit before retiring in 2006. He was named NFL Come back Player of the Year in 1996, received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2001, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Following his playing career, Bettis became a respected broadcaster and NFL analyst for ESPN, NBC Sports, and NFL Network, appearing on programs including NFL Live , SportsCenter and First Take . He currently hosts The Jerome Bettis Show on NBC affiliate WPXI. Bettis starred at the University of Notre Dame under coach Lou Holtz and later fulfilled a promise to complete his education, graduating from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business in 2022. Through his foundation, The Bus Stops Here , Bettis supports youth education, technology, health and mentorship programs in Detroit and Pittsburgh.

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Friday, July 31, 2026

6:30 p.m. President’s Reception | 7:30 p.m. E.R. Cass Banquet

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To order tickets via phone, call MCI by July 1, 2024 at: 972-349-5546

your conference registration. Tickets must be purchased at the time of registration.

ADVANCE TICKETS — Banquet tickets may be purchased individually; tables can be reserved. Please contact Kelli McAfee at 703-224-0011 to reserve tables of 10 after tickets are purchased. ACA cannot guarantee seating requests for a table of fewer than 10 people. Due to guarantees, no refunds will be made.

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Advance ticket price is $95, until June 15, 2026. On-site ticket price is $120 after June 15, 2026, until sold out.

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History of the E.R. Cass Award The E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award was established in 1962 to recognize the extraordinary legacy of Edward R. Cass and those who follow his example of tireless service to the profession.

The E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award was established in 1962 in honor of a man who had dedicated more than 50 years of his life to corrections — Edward R. Cass. Serving as general secretary of the American Correctional Association for 40 consecutive years,

law.” It speaks for a man who had worldwide influence in aiding those less fortunate. Most important, it represents a man who wholeheartedly devoted himself to the difficult task of “improving correctional practices and procedures and crime treatment and control.” In a field that demands endless energy and

Cass was a man who adhered to the goals and fostered growth of the association and the profession as a whole. Devoting that many years to any organization is certainly uncommon, but Edward R. Cass was an extraordinary man. His contributions were given public recognition in 1962, when he was designated president emeritus by ACA. This honor was bestowed on him for dedicating

incredible drive, those accolades are ideals to which each of us must aspire. The first E.R. Cass Awards were presented to Edna Mahan, The Honorable Richard A. McGee and The Honorable G. Howland Shaw at the 1963 Congress banquet. These awardees received a framed plaque and a life membership in the

four decades with the “utmost devotion and distinction to the work and interests of the American Correctional Association” and for “service above self and above and beyond the call of duty.” It was in the spirit of this designation that the E.R. Cass Award was created. Serving as general secretary of the American Correctional Association for 40 consecutive years, Cass was a man who adhered to the goals and fostered growth of the association and the profession as a whole. The citation designating the award was presented to Cass at the 92 nd Congress of Correction in Philadelphia in 1962. The citation speaks for itself — it is in honor of a man who “held steadfastly to the principle that there is some degree of hope within every transgressor of the

association. In the mid-1980s, the plaque was replaced by a medallion. Today, awardees are given many other benefits in recognition of being honored with this prestigious award, since these individuals represent “the best of the best” and are truly deserving of ACA’s highest honor. Since those first awardees, the E.R. Cass Award has been presented to men and women who exhibited the same degree of selflessness and remarkable achievement toward the advancement of ACA, the corrections field and the community. With Cass’ extensive achievements and remarkable dedication in mind, the standards established for the award are quite high. The award has become a tradition of excellence, professional integrity and innovative leadership in a field that is constantly changing and evolving. The E.R. Cass Award is more than just a medallion or a membership — it is a symbol of true dedication and professional achievement, of self-sacrifice and tireless energy. It represents a person who believed with his whole being in the future possibilities of ACA and of corrections.

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COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS SAVE THE DATE! A Legacy of Leadership. A Future of Excellence. Join us for a powerful afternoon of insight, inspiration and recognition.

LUNCHEON & AWARDS COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026 PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

FEATURED SPEAKER RICHARD STALDER STATE SECRETARY (RETIRED)

A Champion of Standards. A Leader for Generations.

95th President of the American Correctional Association 1999–2000

Recipient of the E. R. Cass Award and the Walter Dunbar Award

A Legacy of Leadership. A Vision That Endures. LEGACY MEMBER

Former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, 16 years

Richard Stalder’s visionary leadership helped shape correctional systems across the nation and around the world. Hear his story. Gain his insights. Be inspired by his lasting impact.

DATE SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026

EVENT: COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR CORRECTIONS LUNCHEON & AWARDS

HONORING EXCELLENCE. CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP. ADVANCING OUR MISSION.

Mark Your Calendar. Be Part of This Historic Event! Together, we celebrate our past, recognize our present and shape the future.

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ACA Exhibit Hall Information and Events

The American Correctional Association’s 156 th Congress of Correction is a one-stop shopping experience for all attendees. The exhibit hall offers a unique opportunity to meet a variety of exhibitors in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. From security fences and monitoring devices to commissary, health services and more; come see the latest products and services made just for you!

Exhibit Hall Grand Prize Giveaway! 4:30 p.m., ACA Lounge Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026 Will you have the winning ticket? David L. Lawrence Convention Center Exhibit Hall **Must be present to win.**

ACA Exhibit Hall Hours Friday, July 31 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 • 2–5 p.m.

ACA Exhibit Hall Open House Reception Friday, July 31 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Grand Prize Giveaway Must be present to win Saturday, Aug. 1 • 4:30 p.m.

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Workshops Tentative List

Office of Correctional Health Workshops

■ Gynecologic Care in Custody: Evidence‑Based Updates and Practical Strategies ■ Incorporating Peer Recovery Specialists with Lived Experience to Improve Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Outcomes ■ Integrated Approaches to Dementia Care: Clinical Management and Custody Considerations ■ Integration in Action: Lessons from Community Care for Correctional Health Teams ■ K2 and Other Illicit Synthetic Drugs ■ Meditation in Correctional Settings ■ Mental Wellness Matters: Supporting Healthier Minds, One Moment at a Time ■ Mobile Competency Restoration and Support: How Innovation in Allegheny County is Addressing the Competency Crisis ■ Navigating Treatment‑Interfering Behaviors During Suicide Risk Assessment ■ Nursing Recruitment and Retention: National Research and Evidence‑Based Recommendation ■ Pain Management in the Correctional Environment ■ Presenting a Multi‑Level Assessment and Evaluation Process for Program Improvement and Efficacy Reviews ■ Rethinking Suicide Risk Assessment in Corrections: From Prediction and Restriction to Risk Formulation and Tailored Interventions ■ Right‑Sizing Roles: Transforming Nurse Staffing Through Strategic Role Design

■ Leveraging AI‑Enabled Mobile X‑ray to Advance TB Screening in Correctional Settings: Lessons from Mozambique, Haiti, and CAR ■ An Integrated Community Response to Justice‑Involved Youth with Behavioral Health Needs ■ Beyond Good and Evil: Inside the Mind of the Psychopath ■ Beyond the Game: Collaborative Responses to Gambling in the Cuyahoga County Jail ■ Brain Injury in Corrections: Prevalence, Cognitive Challenges and System Implications ■ Correctional Behavioral Health Certification and Suicide Prevention Program Analysis ■ Clinical Updates: GLP‑1s, Continuous Glucose Monitors, and Insulin Pumps ■ Clinical Updates in Psychiatry: New and Innovative Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders ■ Elevating Mental Health Care in County Jails ■ Emerging Trends in Correctional Healthcare ■ Evaluating Medication Assisted Treatment in Corrections: Cost, Outcomes and Implication ■ Federal Partners in Correctional Health: Updates, Resources and Opportunities for Collaboration ■ From Intake to Release: Providing Lifesaving Substance Use Treatment in the Allegheny County Jail

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Workshops Tentative List

■ Strategic Collaboration in Correctional Health Care: The Winfield Correctional Facility Long Term Care Model ■ Substance Use Assessment and Treatment for Justice‑Involved Youth ■ The Benefits and Challenges of Court‑Ordered Mental Health Treatment ■ The Complexity of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders and Reentry: Why Current Approaches Fail and Strategies to Improve Outcomes ■ The Switch to a Digital Addiction Treatment Protocol: Challenges, Successes and Real‑Life Tales from North Dakota DOC ■ The Opioid Simulation ■ The Silver Tide in Corrections: How Aging Demographics Will Change Operations, Structure and Policy ■ Transforming Correctional Healthcare with Telehealth & Tele‑Dentistry ■ Treating and Managing Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Corrections: A Unified Behavioral Health and Security Model ■ Understanding the Drivers of Self‑Injury: Effective Interventions for Complex Self‑Injurious Behavior ■ Utilizing the 1115 Waiver to Build an MOUD Continuum from Incarceration to Community ■ When Behavior Speaks: Personality Disorders and Self Harm in Correctional Settings ■ Above & Beyond Compliance Monitoring: Ohio’s Progressive Efforts at Transforming Conventional Juvenile Parole Supervision & Reentry Initiatives. ■ Accreditation Innovation: Introducing the ACA Digital Audit Instrument and the AI Future of Compliance ■ Accreditation Readiness for Correctional Industries Programs* ■ Advancing Correctional Case Management: From Intake to Community Reentry ■ Advancing Transformational Leadership Within Correctional Environments* Professional Development Workshops

■ Anatomy of a Constitutional Challenge to Restrictive Housing: Legal and Clinical Issues ■ And Now for the Rest of the Story… ■ Aramark’s Propel360 Smarter Systems for Stronger Food Service Operations ■ Biometric Capabilities that the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division Offers to the Corrections Community (FBI) ■ Breaking the Cycle: Engineering Smarter Off-Ramps in Juvenile Justice ■ Building a Culture of Wellness in Corrections: The Pennsylvania DOC Model ■ Built, Not Bought: Utah’s Microservices Approach to OMS Modernization ■ Changes in Food Safety Knowledge and Application of the Model Food Safety Practices for Correctional Facilities ■ Changing Thinking, Changing Lives: A Deep Dive into Virginia DOC’s Cognitive Community Model ■ Coming Home – Fostering Inclusive Reentry for Safer Communities ■ Commemoration With Purpose: How VADOC Builds Accountability Through Victim Awareness Initiatives ■ The Complexity of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders and Reentry: Why Current Approaches Fail and Strategies to Improve Outcomes ■ Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations ■ Corrections Connections: The Engine Behind Strategic Communications ■ DC Jail: Before the Badge Gets Heavy ■ Drawing from 500 Prisons Around the World: Practical Solutions for Burnout, Animosity and Tension in Corrections: Introducing the ‘Deep Heart’ Approach ■ Empowering Change from Within: How Virginia DOC’s Peer-Led Models Strengthen Facility Culture and Community Reentry ■ The Evolution of Faith-Based Programs in Texas Prisons ■ Expanded Programming Reach, Improved Staff Experiences: Peer–Staff Co-Facilitation in Corrections

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Workshops Tentative List

■ The Fast and the Forecasted: Structure for Intelligence* ■ Fostering Civility in the Correctional Workplace ■ From Control to Connection: Transforming Correctional Culture Through Real-Time Interaction ■ From Crisis to Capacity: Occupational Therapy’s Role in Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health ■ From Incarceration to Inspiration: Bridging Voices, Challenges and Pathways to Reintegration ■ From Incarceration to Integration: Building Community Collaborations That Create Real Second Chances ■ From Jail to Community: Building a Boundary-Spanning Reentry System That Saves Lives and Reduces Recidivism ■ From Struggle to Success: Creating a 4-Day GED Math Bootcamp That Works* ■ Go Further Discovery: Lessons Learned from Building a Secure Digital Learning Platform for Incarcerated Learners ■ Grief-Related Crisis in Custody: Managing the 72-Hour Destabilization Window ■ Help Us Help You: How Corrections Communicators Can Amplify Your Message ■ Hope, Healing and Reentry: The Power of Peer Recovery in Corrections ■ How Off-Site Construction Can Shape Your Corrections Environment ■ How to Know What You Don’t Know: The Necessity of an Effective Risk-Based Internal Audit Process to Agency and Facility Leadership ■ Hurricane Helene and NCDAC Challenges, Response and Recovery ■ Innovations in Programming for Incarcerated Females – A Look at SCI Cambridge Springs ■ Inside-Out Impact: Implementing Peer-Led Education in Corrections* ■ Interstate Compact ■ Justice Involved Veterans: A Joint Approach ■ Justice Reinvestment Initiative 2: Understanding Pennsylvania’s Modern Corrections Reforms

■ Juvenile Justice-Technology & Innovation / Staff Wellness / Facility Safety ■ Keeping the Energy ■ Leading for Change: How Corrections Supervisors Build and Sustain a Healthy Culture of Safety and Wellness ■ Maine Model of Corrections: Human-Centered Incarceration and Reentry, Earned Living Units ■ Mitigating Critical Incidents in Corrections ■ Modernizing Parole Officer Training in Ohio ■ More Than Monitoring: The New AI Playbook for Correctional Communications ■ The New Operating Model for Modern Corrections ■ The New O ʻ ahu Jail Project: A Continuation of Collaborative Development in Hawai ʻ i ■ Ohio’s Strategy to Supervise the Most Violent Offenders ■ Outcomes Over Output: Redefining ‘Success’ in Modern Juvenile Justice Systems ■ The Portrait of a Professional: Braiding Education and Reentry for Sustainable Youth Success ■ Power, Policy and Partnership: Strategic Legislative Engagement for Today’s Leaders ■ Prison Blues as a Brand Blueprint: Helping Incarcerated Individuals Build Financial Stability by Creating Work Programs for the Mainstream Market ■ Programs and Partnerships: Leading Reentry from the Inside Out and Welcoming the Outside In ■ The Quantifiable Path to Change: Building In-House Data Literacy in Juvenile Justice ■ Reducing Recidivism Through Commercial Driver (CDL) Training: The Roads2Work Model ■ Reenvisioning Jail Reentry: Allegheny County’s Roadmap to Successful Reentry ■ Regulation Reset: Transforming Correctional Culture through OT-Led Comfort Rooms ■ Religious Accommodation in Prisons: Can RLUIPA Be Your Friend? ■ Safety is Everyone’s Job: If You See Something, Say Something, and Do Something.

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Workshops Tentative List

■ Safety Starts with You: Being Physically and Mentally Prepared for Your Tour of Duty Can Greatly Decrease the Risk of Workplace Assaults and Injuries ■ The Silver Tide -How the Aging Demographic will Result in Changes to the Operation, Structure and Policy of Corrections (PA OCH) ■ Speed of Trust for Correctional Staff: Building Safer, Healthier Facilities ■ Strengthening Reentry Through Economic ROI, Employer Engagement and Data-Driven Planning ■ The Success Blueprint: Empowering New Officers through Peer Support and Success Coaching ■ Talking to the Press: Why Our Story Matters ■ Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD): Survival to Self-Actualization ■ Turning Negative Circumstances into Success Stories within Juvenile Justice ■ Turning Research into Action: Improving Corrections Workforce Wellness ■ Veteran Services Within the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections ■ Vicarious Trauma and Corrections Fatigue: Strategies for Supporting Staff, Building Resiliency and Effective Self-Care ■ The Voice of the Victim: A Crime Victim’s Right to Be Treated with Respect, Reasonably Protected and the Right to be Heard ■ When Courage Meets Accountability: Building a Sustainable Victim Offender Dialogue Program

Join us for future ACA Winter Conferences and Congresses of Correction! 2027 Winter Conference Phoenix, AZ Jan. 7–10, 2027 157 th Congress of Correction Columbus, OH Aug. 19–22, 2027 2028 Winter Conference San Antonio, TX Jan. 13–16, 2028 158 th Congress of Correction Nashville, TN July 20–23, 2028

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Corrections Today Issue

Ad Contract Deadline* Ad Materials Deadline*

Fall Issue (September-October-November)

May 29, 2026

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Winter Issue (December-January-February)

Aug. 29, 2026

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Spring Issue (March-April-May)

Nov. 29, 2026

Dec. 29, 2026

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Feb. 28, 2027

March 28, 2027

* Dates are subject to change.

Hurry! Secure your spot today to ensure your brand gets the visibility it deserves. Contact Da’Shawn Burnette by calling 703-224-0030 or by email at dashawnb@aca.org, to find out more about advertising in the American Correctional Association’s award-winning flagship magazine.

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Healthcare Professionals: Earn Continuing Education Credits at the Conference Continuing Education Programs for Healthcare Professionals

Intended Audience Nurses, physicians, psychologists and dentists.

Nurses ACA is an approved CE provider through the Florida Board of Nursing for continuing education contact hours for nurses (CE Provider # 50-8793). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Educational Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, the participants will be able to: ■ Demonstrate competence in the limitations of correctional medicine concerning specific aspects of patient care. ■ Choose between differing approaches to medical, mental health and substance use problems suffered by people in custody. ■ Establish coordination and cooperation between security and treatment personnel. ■ Apply community standards of care within the constraints and considerations of correctional settings Physicians/Mid-Level Providers The American Correctional Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A $30 additional CE fee is required to participate in this program.

Psychologists The American Correctional Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Correctional Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Psychologists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

A $30 additional Y CE fee is required to participate in this program.

Dental Professionals American Correctional Association is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

A $99 additional CME fee is required to participate in this program.

A $79 additional CERP fee is required to participate in this program.

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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

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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. For more information, call 703-224-0115.

Professional : (includes Domestic and International members) For those working in corrections, law enforcement or related disciplines serving the corrections industry. Membership Categories Check one. □ Join □ Renew NOTE: Students and members living outside of the United States will receive Corrections Today electronically. Additional benefits include a guest-speaker once per semester/session, access to industry specific community in ACA Connections and access to bulk student membership invoicing for enrolled students. Retired Professional: For those retired from corrections, law enforcement and related disciplines serving the industry. Student: For full-time students not currently working full-time in corrections, law enforcement or related disciplines. Lifetime: A one-time payment option for those working in or retired from corrections, law enforcement, or related disciplines serving the industry that want to leave a lasting legacy. NOTE: Secure your Lifetime Membership by calling ACA Membership Services Department at 703-224-0015. Academic Professional: For educators.

□ 1 yr. $35 □ 1 yr. $99

□ 3 yrs. $99 □ 3 yrs. $279

□ 1 yr. $25 □ 1 yr. $10

□ 3 yrs. $69

□ $499 — Must call to enroll.

Member Personal Information In order to process your application, all of the fields on this form must be completed. Name: ________________________________________________ Position/Title: __________________________________________________ Address (home/mailing): _______________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: __________ ZIP Code: _________________________ Country: ______________________________________________ Phone #: (Check one) □ Office □ Cell ______________________________ Email (Personal): _______________________________________ Email (Work): _________________________________________________ NOTE: Your printed copy of Corrections Today magazine will be mailed to your residential address. Member Agency Information Agency Name:_____________________________________________________ Agency State: ______________________________________ Facility Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Facility Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Facility City: ______________________________________________________ Facility State: ________ Facility ZIP Code: _______________ Facility Country: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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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Performance-Based Standards and Expected Practices for Adult Correctional Institutions, Fifth Edition Updated and available now in your choice of print or digital format!

Includes expected practices covering the critical program areas for effective institutional management, safety procedures, security, rules and discipline, staff development, physical plant and health care services.

Order online today at www.aca.org, under the Marketplace tab

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Unlock Exclusive Hotel Discounts!

ACA Preferred Lodging Partners

The Omni William Penn and The Westin serve as our large block hotels, while all 11 ACA Summer Congress of Correction hotel properties offer easy walking access to the convention center, downtown dining, and entertainment — each with its own unique amenities. Once you are registered for conference, your confirmation letter will provide booking links for discount rates at the official conference hotels.

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AC Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown 1126 Smallman Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 $229 per night plus tax The AC Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown is a modern, 134-room, 3.5-star hotel located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. It offers a European-inspired, minimalist aesthetic with curated, functional design, including a rooftop lounge (Level 7) featuring city views, a, 24-hour fitness center, and meeting spaces.

Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown 945 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 $239 per night plus tax The Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh Downtown is a 4-star hotel located in the heart of the Cultural District, housed in four renovated historic buildings. It features 183 modern rooms with high ceilings, a stylish lobby with a coffee shop/cafe, an on-site restaurant (Standard Market & Pint House), a fitness center, and a beautiful, landscaped atrium. The hotel is within walking distance of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Heinz Hall, and PNC Park.

Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 12 p.m.

Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 12 p.m.

Self-Parking: Guests are encouraged to use the public parking lot directly across from the hotel or metered spots. Price varies

Off-Site Parking: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Parking Garage (412) 325-6144; 0.1 Miles Valet: Daily, $45.00 Public garage with Electric Vehicle charging within 2 blocks of hotel: David Lawrence Convention Center Garage

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