ACA 151st Congress of Correction Nashville 2021 Planning Guide

Workshops (continued) Workshops will be held Aug. 11Virtual and Aug. 12–15 Live On-site andVirtual.

n Social Justice: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & Black Lives Matter Even in Prison

n The Wellness Channel: Delivering Mental Health and Wellness during the COVID-19 Pandemic

n Special Populations and Restrictive Housing, Know the Difference!

n Transition from Jail to Community Initiative: Designing a systemic flow for Special Populations in Programming n Understanding Offender Conceptualizations of Substance Abuse Recovery: Implications for Improving Correctional Program Success

n Strategies to Reduce Sexual Victimization in Secure Juvenile Justice Facilities

n STRESS Matters: To Your Medical and Mental Health

n Tactical Communication — Professional Development

n Weakness to Wellness: Changing the Cultural Mindset of Corrections

n The Auditor Handbook is Not Just for Auditors: Tips for Agencies/Facilities Undergoing PREA Compliance Audits n The Efficacy of START NOW Skills program in Reducing Disciplinary Tickets and Restrictive Housing in 15 Illinois Department of Corrections Facilities n The Facebook Project — How TDCJ Used Social Media to Unite A Community and Take Control of the Narrative

n We’ve Got an MOU, but ... : Overcoming Challenges in PREA Work with Victim Advocates

n What Are We Missing? ... Peer Support and Beyond for Correctional Agencies!

n What is in Your Toolbox — Developing the Leader in You?

n What it takes to Accredit Your Prison, Performance-Based Standards, Expected Practices for Adult Correctional Institutions

n The Pandemic’s Impact on the Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals and Front-line Staff

n Why the Design in Youth Centers Makes a Difference

n The Path to Women’s Leadership Through the Journeys of Women Trailblazers

n The Power of Using Technology in a Correctional Setting

Your professional development is important. ACA offers a variety of continuing education credits for security and treatment professionals.

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