2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

Thursday, July 30 ▼ 1–4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 30

1–1:45 P.M.

shown that correctional officers are at a much greater risk of heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. This presentation will review the risks of working in a correctional environment and offer evidence-based strategies that officers can implement each day to be better prepared physically and mentally, thus reducing the risk of physical assaults and workplace. Moderator: Monroe Hudson , Commissioner (retired), Delaware Department of Correction, IIR/BJA CorWellness Lead, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Amos Callaway , Staff Sergeant, Sussex Correctional Institution, Delaware Department of Corrections, Georgetown, Delaware; Monroe Hudson , Commissioner (retired), Delaware Department of Corrections, IIR/BJA CorWellness Lead, Tallahassee, Florida Changing Thinking, Changing Lives: A Deep Dive into Virginia DOC’s Cognitive Community Model Room 310 Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: Virginia Department of Corrections has implemented an innovative Intensive Reentry Program grounded in the Cognitive Community model and evidence-informed approach that builds a pro-social environment, strengthens THURSDAY, JULY 30 1–2:30 P.M.

Mitigating Critical Incidents in Corrections Room 317 Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: Discussing the steps and best practices that the DOC takes to mitigate critical incidents within their facilities and surrounding communities. Moderator: William Zosky , Western Region Critical Incident Manager Coordinator, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Speaker: Jared Weis , Captain — Eastern Region Critical Incident Manager Coordinator, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Safety Starts with You: Being Physically and Mentally Prepared for Your Tour of Duty Can Greatly Decrease the Risk of Workplace Assaults and Injuries Room 318 Primary Community of Focus: Prisons & Jails Overview: Each day, correctional officers and staff face a significant threat of physical violence and workplace injury. A 2011 study showed that for every 10,000 full-time correctional officers, there were 254 workplace assaults and violent injuries, which was 36% greater than any other occupation. Studies have

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