2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

models and training approaches to address organizational stress and trauma for staff and healthcare workers. Through activities informed by the NIOSH Total Worker Health strategy, participants will identify practical steps to improve well-being, safety and support within their agencies and connect with a network advancing evidence-based practices. Moderator: Lisa Jaegers , NIC National Programs Advisor, Prisons Division, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri Speakers: Mazen El Ghaziri , Associate Professor, UMASS Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts; Dena Owens , National Program Advisor, Prison Division, National Institute of Corrections, Washington, D.C.; Belinda Stewart , National Program Advisor, Prisons Division, National Institute of Corrections, Washington, D.C. Beyond the Game: Collaborative Responses to Gambling in the Cuyahoga County Jail Room: 320 Primary Community of Focus: Behavioral Health Overview: Problem gambling is an often-overlooked behavioral health issue in correctional settings, yet it can significantly affect inmate behavior, facility safety, and post-release outcomes. In the Cuyahoga County Jail, gambling-related behaviors may contribute to debt, coercion, interpersonal conflict, and disciplinary incidents, often intersecting with mental health and substance use challenges. This workshop explores how corrections officers and behavioral health professionals can work together to identify, manage, and respond to gambling-related concerns. Participants will learn evidence-informed strategies for observation, screening, communication, intervention, and referral, emphasizing practical, real-world application within jail operations. SUNDAY, AUG. 2 9:30–10:30 A.M.

Through case examples and interactive discussion, participants will gain tools to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance safety, and support the behavioral health needs of incarcerated individuals. Learning Objectives: • Recognize key indicators of gambling-related behavior in a jail setting, including signs of debt, coercion, and misconduct. • Explain the impact of problem gambling on inmate behavior and facility operations, including potential safety and disciplinary concerns. • Demonstrate collaborative communication Moderator: Megan Raleigh , Manager of Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine, MetroHealth, Cleveland, Ohio; Speakers: William Hasan , Addiction Specialist, Metro Health, Cleveland, Ohio; Brian Klak , Sergeant, Cuyahoga County Sherrif’s Department/Jail, Cleveland, Ohio Leveraging AIEnabled Mobile Xray to Advance TB Screening in Correctional Settings: Lessons from Mozambique, Haiti, and CAR [CME|CEU|CERP] Room: 321 Primary Community of Focus: Healthcare, Clinical Overview: Tuberculosis (TB) rates in prisons are up to 20x higher than the general population. Chest X-ray detects abnormalities of asymptomatic TB, which accounts for 50% of TB. With US TB cases at a 12-year high (10,388 in 2024), correctional facilities are a critical frontline. We present AI-powered mobile X-ray screening from prisons in Mozambique, Haiti, and Central African Republic with results in under five minutes, no on-site radiologist required, where about 20,000 were screened and 600 diagnosed with TB. strategies between corrections officers and behavioral health staff to support coordinated responses.

WORKSHOPS Sunday, Aug. 2 ▼ 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

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