2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

Speakers: Kendra Jochum , Deputy Warden of Programs and Services, Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Boyds, Maryland

intervention examples, such as running club, will be used to illustrate the power of occupation in drawing out intrinsic motivation and facilitating change. Moderator: Ohio Department of Youth Services Staff Speakers: Abby Baumann , Behavioral Health Services Administrator, Ohio Department of Youth Services, Columbus, Ohio; Rachel Dowdy , MOT, OTR/L, and Co-Founder & President of Unlocking Potential Therapies, Dublin, Ohio Programs and Partnerships: Leading Reentry from the Inside Out and Welcoming the Outside In Room 316 Primary Community of Focus: Jails Overview: This presentation explores how strong internal programming and effective community partnerships work together to create a seamless reentry continuum. Participants will examine strategies for designing, coordinating and sustaining evidence-informed programs that prepare individuals for success well before release—while also building the external partnerships necessary to support a safe, connected transition back into the community. This presentation will highlight the Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s approach to establishing and sustaining integrated program partnerships supporting reentry. Focusing on strategies and partnerships within secure confinement, the discussion will include approaches to solicit and integrate program partners into daily operations while also building pathways for continuity of services during court outcomes and post-release support. Specific programs relating to workforce development, SUD treatment and recovery, education services and a wide spectrum of other reentry programs will be highlighted. Moderator: Shaunda Legg , Reentry Services Manager, Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation, Boyds, Maryland

THURSDAY, JULY 30

10–11:30 A.M.

Fostering Civility in the Correctional Workplace Room 318 Primary Community of Focus: Prisons & Jails Overview: This workshop explores how civility impacts safety, professionalism and overall effectiveness in correctional environments. Participants will examine levels of incivility and the effects these behaviors have on staff and incarcerated individuals. The training emphasizes clear communication, conflict resolution and practical strategies to address and intervene in uncivil behavior with confidence. Designed for professionals across custody, programming, healthcare, probation, and administration, this session equips all staff with tools to foster a respectful, accountable, and productive workplace culture. Moderator: Belinda Stewart , National Program Advisor, National Institute of Corrections, Washington, District of Columbia Speakers: Dr. Rowlanda Cawthon , Managing Principal, Rowlanda Cawthon & Associates, LLC, Federal Way, Washington; Sarah Davis , National Program Advisor, National Institute of Corrections, Washington, District of Columbia Hurricane Helene and NCDAC Challenges, Response, and Recovery Room 310 Primary Community of Focus: Adult Corrections Overview: This workshop will provide a comprehensive review of the effects of Hurricane Helene on the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, with a focus

Thursday, July 30 ▼ 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

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