2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

SCI Cambridge Springs, Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania; Robert LaBenne , Corrections Unit Manager, SCI Cambridge Springs, Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania

including inappropriate interactions and unauthorized facility access. • The Investigation Process: Insights into the internal interview and video review processes that led to a staff member’s resignation and the discovery of ongoing illicit contact. • High-Tech Interdiction: A look at the “Breaking Bad” phase—how we collaborated with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), utilizing LPR (License Plate Reader) technology, night vision and aviation units to intercept a stolen vehicle and prevent further harm. • Accountability & Legal Outcomes: A summary of the court proceedings, sentencing, and the internal/external accountability measures taken for both youth and staff involved. Moderator: Ohio Department of Youth Services Staff Speaker: Elizabeth Knox , Chief Inspector, Ohio Department of Youth Services, Columbus, Ohio

Safety is Everyone’s Job: If You See Something, Say Something, and Do

Something Room 316

Primary Community of Focus: Ohio Department of Youth Services, Chief Inspector’s Office Overview: Session Description: This workshop provides a comprehensive look at a real-world case study involving professional boundary failures, the subsequent criminal escalation, and the interdiction techniques used to ensure facility safety and accountability. We will walk through a chronological journey of a specific case—from the first subtle “red flags” to a high-stakes law enforcement interdiction. Specifically: • The Anatomy of a Boundary Failure: We will examine the early warning signs (red flags) that preceded a major security breach,

Thursday, July 30 ▼ 1–4:30 p.m.

WORKSHOPS

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