2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction

THURSDAY, AUG. 10

4–5:30 P.M.

A-4A An Overview of ACA’s Certification Program Track: Staff Training Room 201-A The American Correctional Association’s Correctional Certification Program is designed to elevate corrections and foster professional development. This workshop will focus on the importance and benefits of becoming a Certified Corrections Professional (CCP), explain the different certification types and levels available, and break down the certification process. Learning Objectives: • Participants will be able to understand the benefits certification brings to their agencies. • Participants will be able to learn about the different types of certifications offered. • Participants will be able to understand the process of becoming certified and maintaining certification through the recertification process. Moderator: Steven Jones , Professional Development Specialist, American Correctional Association, Alexandria, Virginia Speakers: Mark Foxall , Ph.D., CJM, Community Service Associate, Master of Science Program Coordinator, Director, London Study Abroad Program, Omaha, Nebraska; Frank Kuczynski , Army Compliance Division Chief, U.S. Army, Arlington, Virginia A-4B #Gendermatters in Community Supervision: An in-depth look at the Women’s Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA) Stakeholder Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Track: Prisons/Jails Room 201-B The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is committed to promoting evidence-based, gender-responsive correctional policies and practices. In that vein, NIC is partnering with the Utah Criminal Justice Center to deliver training on the Women’s Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA), which is one of the only validated,

WORKSHOPS

Thursday, Aug. 10 ▼ 4–5:30 p.m.

peer-reviewed risk/need/strength assessment instruments specifically designed to predict women’s justice-involvement. This workshop will discuss the development of the WRNA and the ways in which it assists community corrections agencies to improve outcomes for women; highlight the various gender-neutral and gender-responsive scales incorporated within the tool; identify research efforts investigating the utility of the instrument in various settings (i.e., mental health courts, probation/parole supervision, non-profit service delivery); and emphasize the challenges that emerge before, during and after adoption. Learning opportunities will be provided to discuss how to begin pursuing gender-responsive supervision and treatment strategies, as well as how to sustain the efforts long term. Learning Objectives: • Understand the purpose of the WRNA and how it can help improve outcomes for the women you serve. • Evaluate whether the WRNA and more broadly, gender-responsive supervision strategies, might be right for your agency at this time. • Emphasize the importance of considering implementation needs before, during and after the adoption of the WRNA for long-term investment. Moderator: Natalie Dabbs , Professional Development Coordinator, American Correctional Association, Alexandria, Virginia

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