Corrections_Today_May_June_2020_Vol.82_No.3

American Correctional Association Corrections Today May/June 2020 Vol. 82, No. 3

Features

34 ACA celebrates

historic international accreditations in a historic year By Floyd Nelson

38 Correctional Composting An ambitious goal By Lois Fegan, Carolyn LeaMond, and Max Thoreson 44 Council in Session How the Center for Council teaches inmates empathy, authenticity and accountability By Alexander Carrigan 54 Trauma Informed Principles in Correctional Care

Special COVID-19 Section Starts on Page 5

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The Psychology of COVID-19 How to manage your

mental health and take back control By Dean Aufderheide, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Gondles, Ph.D.

Understanding gender differences By Randy Shively, Ph.D. and Linda Janes

On the cover: The butterflies have dual meanings. When a small, initial cause creates a large unpredictable effect, it is known as the “Butterfly Effect”. The butterflies also represent a symbol of endurance, hope and life for people around the world.

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There is hope amid uncertainty. — Dean Aufderheide, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Gondles, Ph.D.

Conference Overview Escaping the cold at the ACA Winter Conference in San Diego By Alexander Carrigan and Skylar Mitchell

Cover illustration: istock/GDArts

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