Corrections_Today_Fall_2024_Vol.86_No.3

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IN MEMORIAM

Carol Ann Thomas Jan. 13, 1959 — July 5, 2024

The American Correctional Association (ACA) would like to let the ACA family know of the passing of Carol Ann Thomas on July 5, 2024. She enlisted in the United States Army in 1977. She was a proud veteran that served her country with dedica tion and honor for two decades. She retired with an honorable discharge receiving the patriotic rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7). Upon completing her military service, she continued her public service duty and started a second career with the Department of Corrections (DOC) for the state of Virginia as an Academy Instructor from 1998 2011. Moreover, she utilized her years of experience from the military and the DOC and became a certified America Correctional Association (ACA) auditor state-wide for the DOC. She was an active ACA auditor since 2011 and has also served as a chair. She will be missed by fellow ACA auditors and staff.

MEMBERS SPOKE AND ACA LISTENED: “Bring back the print edition of Corrections Today Magazine!”

ACA is receiving overwhelming feedback on the Summer 2024 issue of Corrections Today :

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“Rob — My congratulations on the return of the splendid hard copy edition of Corrections Today . You, Jeff and the ACA Board deserve a serious statement of commendation. An organization as diverse as the American Correctional Association needs a solid house organ of commentary, communications and organizational growth. ACA under your leadership nailed it.” — Art Wallenstein “As a member of ACA since 1977, I was pleased to see the return of “ Corrections Today ” in my mailbox. I look forward to receiving many more edition’s via the U.S. Postal Service. Thank you!” — Susan Galvin, Massachusetts Trial Court (Retired)

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