2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

Table of Contents

Welcome Grand Slam Kickoff ......................................................... 2 Welcome Letters .............................................................. 5 How to Download the ACA Conference App............... 6 ACA Executive Committee ........................................... 13 Pittsburgh Host Committee .......................................... 14 General Information What You Need to Know ............................................... 16 Scavenger Hunt .............................................................. 25 ACA Membership Information ..................................... 28 Maps and Floor Plans The Omni William Penn Hotel Floor Plans ................ 34 The David L. Lawrence Convention Center Floor Plans ................................................................... 35 Conference Sponsors Conference Sponsors ................................................... 42 Events Health Care Special Session and Luncheon ........... 30 Health Care Network Reception ................................. 32 Schedule of Events ........................................................ 44 General Session ............................................................. 49 Health and Wellness Expo ........................................... 50 Grand Prize Giveaway ................................................... 64 Worship ............................................................................ 65 Facility Tours ................................................................... 66 Business Meetings ........................................................ 70 Committee Meetings ..................................................... 71

Standards and Accreditation Meetings and Hearings ................................................................ 72 Professional Development Continuing Education Programs for Treatment Professionals ................................................................ 76 Certification Program .................................................... 80 E.R. Cass History of the E.R. Cass Award ................................... 82 2026 E.R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award Banquet ............................................................ 83 Previous E.R. Cass Recipients .................................... 84 Workshops Thursday, July 30 ........................................................... 90 Friday, July 31 .............................................................. 117 Saturday, Aug. 1 ........................................................... 128 Sunday, Aug. 2 ............................................................. 158 Directories Exhibit Hall Floor Plan ................................................. 166 Exhibitor Directory ....................................................... 167 Exhibitor Addendum .................................................... 196 Index of Advertisers .................................................... 198 Participant Index .......................................................... 199 American Correctional Association Staff Directory ............................................................ 202

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