2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

at Parole Officer School and tenured Parole Officers. Content is specifically designed to build proficiency in balancing community safety with rehabilitation roles. This workshop will provide an overview of the content, highlighting how it equips officers with the necessary skills by utilizing real-life scenarios and technology. Participants will zoom in on specific sections of the training program, engaging in hands-on exercises that span evidence-based practices to officer safety. The workshop will also demonstrate how to effectively use feedback to continuously improve the training program, ensuring that it remains dynamic and responsive to the needs of both officers and the justice-involved individuals with whom they work. Moderator: Jessica Dennis , Superintendent, ODRC, Columbus, Ohio Speakers: Brandi Glore , Parole Services Supervisor, ODRC, Columbus, Ohio; Jason Nespeca , Regional Administrator, ODRC, Akron, Ohio; Stephanie Starr , Deputy Superintendent, ODRC, Columbus, Ohio Pain Management in the Correctional Environment [CME |CEU|CERP] Room: 321 Primary Community of Focus: Healthcare, Clinical Overview: This 90-minute session explores the complexities of treating acute and chronic pain within the justice system. We will discuss the clinical assessment of pain, the unique physiological stressors of incarcerated populations, and evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Participants will gain strategies for providing high-quality care while maintaining institutional security and addressing the challenges of substance use disorders. Learning Objectives: • Participants will identify at least three objective functional markers (e.g., gait, sleep patterns, ability to perform Activities of Daily Living) to validate patient reports of

on response, recovery and lessons learned. Participants will gain insight into the unique challenges that correctional facilities face during large-scale weather emergencies, including staff safety, offender care, facility infrastructure, logistics, continuity of operations and the monitoring and management of probation and parole offenders. The session will highlight reporting methods used to capture impacts, assess needs and inform decision-making at both facility and state levels. Moderator: LaDonna Browning , Region Director, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Valdese, North Carolina Speakers: Bret Bullis , Warden, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Spruce Pine, North Carolina; Stacie Crabtree , Operations Specialist, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Raleigh, North Carolina; Latasha White , Assistant Judicial Division Director, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, Asheville, North Carolina Modernizing Parole Officer Training in Ohio Room 315 Primary Community of Focus: Community Corrections Overview: The Ohio Adult Parole Authority has modernized aspects of their training program for Parole Officers. This includes training opportunities for newly hired officers

Thursday, July 30 ▼ 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

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