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The article offers information on American Correctional Association (ACA) winter conference held from January 26-31, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. It highlights the various sessions, workshops, and meetings that occurred throughout the conference, including accreditation hearings, committee meetings, plenary sessions, certification exams, luncheons, workshops, and the General Session.

The article focuses on the American Correctional Association's efforts to keep its members informed through various electronic publications, highlighting the transition from a print version of "Corrections Today" to digital formats for quicker and more accessible updates. It emphasizes the value of "Corrections Digest," a thrice-weekly publication, and "Correction Connect," a monthly newsletter, both designed to provide essential corrections-related news, and certifications, and events.

An interview with several members of the Navy Consolidated Brig, also known as Joint Regional Correctional Facility Mid-Atlantic in Chesapeake, Virginia, is presented. They include Master Sergeant Mark K. Archambeau, FC1 Michael Barnhill, and AO1 Shanta Brown. They discuss how they first heard about the Certification Program of the American Correctional Association and the reason why they decided to pursue certification.

The article focuses on list of certifications at American Correctional Association including Rick Gravesen of Arizona; Darcy Acosta of Idaho; and Wayne Brockway of Michigan.

The article reports on plans of the American Correctional Association (ACA) to offer programs such as professional certification, e-learning courses, face-to-face training, virtual trainings and critical issue webinars to meet training requirements and foster career growth. It mentions about the Corrections Certification Program (CCP) which offers professionals an opportunity to achieve a nationally recognized certification to the field of corrections.

The article informs that certification is important in professional development in any career path, as a certified professional portrays a level of education, validation, and recognition in their discipline. It mentions that American Correctional Association (ACA), offer corrections professionals the opportunity to set themselves apart and challenge themselves by becoming certified through ACA's Corrections Certification Program (CCP).

The article discusses the 10th Floor Project of the Montgomery County Adult Probation Department, focusing on the the renovation of office space in a building in Dayton, Ohio. Topics include Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, the energy efficiency and lighting of the space, and the security features of the space for corrections personnel working with offenders.

The article presents a list of facilities receiving American Correctional Association (ACA) certification in 2012, including the Allegheny County Bureau of Corrections in Pennsylvania, the Massachusetts Department of Correction, and The GEO Group Inc. Big Spring Correctional Facility in Texas.

The article explores the importance for staff of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston medium security military prison in South Carolina to obtain certification from professional body American Correctional Association. The benefits of obtaining certification for prison personnel are discussed which include increasing credibility and develop themselves into competent professionals. Also tackled are the job responsibilities of leaders which include seeking opportunities for positive reform.

The article discusses the certification of the first 55 people in the U.S. for the correctional behavioral health (CBHC) program. The program is considered as the first nationally standardized behavioral-health certification in the U.S. that requires eligible candidates to pass a rigorous written exam. The need for corrections professionals to understand and learn how to manage correctional populations in jails and prisons is also tackled.

The article presents information on the American Correctional Association's Correctional Certification Program. The importance of bringing an increased level of professionalism to the careers and training of corrections personnel is emphasized. Examples of programs which are appropriate for different levels of experience and responsibility are discussed. The entry level is Certified Corrections Officer, and the highest level is Certified Corrections Executive.

The article discusses importance of certification for corrections professionals that depends upon criminal justice. Topics discussed include ACA accreditation that can be earned by public safety agencies, how its helps in career development, and voluntary engagement and measures of education and training.

The article informs that the first inaugural group of the St. Louis County Department of Justice Services staff have earned Certified Corrections Professional certification designation from the American Correctional Association. It mentions that the time these professionals spent studying along with the on-the-job training that they have received better equips them to provide the best care to the offender population.

The article provides information on American Correctional Association's Corrections Certification Program which aims to encourage lifelong learning and professional development. Topics covered include the reason for requiring recertification every three years, recertification requirements that must be submitted by corrections professionals, and certification level credits required.

The article offers tips to corrections professionals on creating an effective study plan to prepare for the qualifying examination for American Correctional Association certification. Identifying the main point of every paragraph is suggested to help narrow down its subject or point into one or two words. Notes should be organized neatly and logically.

Focuses on the efforts of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections in accrediting correctional facilities and personnel under the standards set forth by the American Correctional Association. Individual and institutional impact of certification; Discussion on how the public benefits from the certification program; Promotion of continuing education opportunities to certified staffs.

The article highlights how the U.S. Naval Consolidated Brig (NAVCONBRIG) Chesapeake located in eastern Virginia has implemented the Corrections Online Training Collaborative (COTC) program for increasing the training readiness of its staff. It reveals that the COTC program has significantly increased the number of course completions among the brig's staff members, and also made it easier for its corrections officers to earn credits for American Correctional Association (ACA) re-certification.

The article presents questions and answers related to educational certification program of American Correctional Association (ACA) for military men. Topics include a brief introduction of Military Police Company at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; question about choosing ACA's certification program for military; and facing challenges in applying for the certification program .

The article presents an issue of seeking certification and continuing education for American Correctional Association (ACA) professionals which is discussed in conference held in Boston from August 1-6, 2019. Topics include professionals learning about ACA leaders named J. David Donahue and Mary L. Livers; and announcement of upcoming winter conference is being held on January 9-14, 2020.

The article presents lists of corrections professionals receiving American Correctional Association (ACA) certification and recertification in 2012 which include Antonia Marie Cerino, Emily L. Bond, and Kevin Thomas Hayes.

The article the tips for the Corrections Certification Program (CCP) for becoming correctional personnel. Topics include its design to increase the overall knowledge level of practitioners, professional development and learning; its use for promotion and to improve the society's image of corrections personnel and the field of corrections.

The article discusses the process of certification in the American Correctional Association's Corrections Certification Program (CCP). The examination-passing requirement is only one of the steps in the process. The first step requires the applicant to establish his or her qualifications in one of the four CCP categories. Certification will help improve the overall effectiveness of the program.

Highlights the Correction Certification Program of the American Correctional Association (ACA) in the U.S. Purpose of the program; Certification categories for qualification criteria and examinations, including certified correction executives; Development of specialty area certification exams by the ACA.

Presents information on the development of the Correctional Certification Program of the American Correctional Association for corrections professionals in the U.S. Planning stages; Introduction of juvenile certification series; Marketing campaign undertaken by the Professional Development Department.

Discusses the American Correctional Association accreditation in U.S. juvenile corrections. Significance of correctional standards; Areas addressed by the juvenile training school standards; Benefits of accreditation for correctional administrators.

Interviews Randall L. Watson, the first correctional professional to receive two certifications from the American Correctional Association as of February 2004. Background in corrections; View on the importance of certification and continuing education; Benefits of the certification.

The article focuses on the importance of the Illinois Correctional Association(ACA) certification in the field of Corrections. Topics discussed including the certification as the proof that an individual has the training and education to validate the work they are doing; rewards of Attaining certification are good for individual and the organization; and starting of the recertification process after the certification process including the recertification application and fees.

The article announces the certification award received by Deputy Chief Brian Lee of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in Phoenix from American Correctional Association (ACA).

The article reports that 54 employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Division of Health Services have achieved the correctional behavioral health certification (CBHC) under the American Correctional Association (ACA). Topics include the significant of the certification on their professionalism and knowledge, the development of their skills in dealing with mentally ill inmates, and the various recipients of the certification.

The article reports on the certification for the Therapeutic Diversion Unit (TDU) behavioral therapeutic model developed by the American Correctional Association (ACA) and North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) to improve the management of mentally ill offenders in the country. Topics include the valuation of collaboration of care and custody among the offenders, the required training among correctional staff, and the significant of the training on officers and clinical staff.

The article focuses on the important role of the members of the American Correctional Association in improving its certification program. Topics covered include the challenging nature of the certification program, the efforts of the professional development department to continually update and upgrade the certification realm, and a call on members to provide feedback.

The article offers information on the importance of the certificates provided by the American Counseling Association to the correctional professionals. Topics discussed include information on the role of the Correctional Certification Commission (CCC) in creating and enhancing professional credentials in corrections; discussions on the efforts to improve the Comprehensive examinations through educational programs; and the information on the CCC to facilitate education of professionals.

The article discusses several things related to trade body American Correctional Association's Corrections Certification Program (CCP). These things include the components of the Certified Corrections Officer examination, who are qualified to take its exams, and examination proctor. The CCP reportedly allows correctional employees to challenge their knowledge and improve job performance.

The article profiles Allen L. Peaton, member of the American Correctional Association (ACA). It cites that Peaton represents juvenile justice field during his term at ACA's Commission on Professional Certification. Peaton also founded and owns Juvenile Justice Resources, a private consultant services company.

The article discusses the importance professional development through certification with training and leadership in correctional practices. It cites on the American Correctional Association professional certification to advance the knowledge level of correctional practices. The article also discusses the correctional categories including officers, supervisors and health services administrators.

The article discusses what the author learned during the process of becoming an American Correctional Association (ACA) certified corrections executive (CCE), and how corrections professionals benefit from being CCEs. Topics discussed include studying for the test provided the author with ideas and workable concepts like peer mediation, CCE recertification to require staying current in the industry, and CCE certification to reflect professionalism and competency of correctional staff.

The article discusses the provision of American Correctional Association (ACA) certification by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to its Health Services Department nurses. Topics discussed include DJJ staff learned about topics like ACA standards, correctional health care operations and security concerns, certification included corrections-specific management training, and use of video conferencing system to train staff across four locations and maintain health care operations.

The author discusses the importance of certification for juvenile corrections professionals. Topics include the opportunities offered by becoming certified to the author including being appointed as an interim director of Oakview Juvenile Residential Center, the requirements needed for certification including attending conferences and participating in discussion groups, and the value of going through the certification process in expanding professionals' knowledge of corrections.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences of earning a certification as of certified corrections officer (CCO) from the American Correctional Association (ACA) as member of the U.S. Army's 96th military police battalion.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's journey from a career in retail to a certified corrections supervisor, starting with a corrections deputy training with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana up to his American Correctional Association (ACA) certification.

A list of newly certified and recertified professionals of the American Correctional Association (ACA) between July 1-August 31, 2014 is presented including Linda Geter as Certified Corrections Executive, Leonel Pena as Certified Corrections Manager and Ruby Garcia as Certified Corrections Officer.

The article discusses the importance of recertification to certified corrections professionals (CCPs) as of September 2014. Topics covered include the need to satisfy the recertification standards of the Commission on Correctional Certification, the required recertification credits for certified corrections executive and certified corrections manager (CCM), and the recertification categories, including training and education, publishing, conferences, discussion groups and task forces.

The author describes his responsibilities as the Transitional Work Program Manager Lieutenant for Louisiana's Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, which involves overseeing the parish's new Transitional Housing Facility for work release offenders. He adds that he passed the American Correctional Association's (ACA) certified corrections managerial examination in 2011, and also asserts that ACA certification represents the highest level of professionalism in the field of corrections.

The article discusses how the Indiana Department of Corrections (IDOC), in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Indiana, has established a comprehensive Certified Treatment Specialist Program designed to provide corrections personnel with the fundamental skills to assist inmates with mental illnesses. It adds that under the program, selected staff members with excellent communications skills would be given further training in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

The article discusses the guidelines instituted by the American Corrections Association (ACA) for U.S. military service personnel interested in becoming a Certified Corrections Professional. It advises them to download the necessary application forms at the ACA web site and to have them endorsed by their supervisor in the institution in which they are working, before they could start studying for the four-hour proctored examination designed to test their knowledge in the field of corrections.

The article announces the certified and recertified professionals of the American Correctional Association (ACA) as of 2013. A brief profile of these professionals is provided including certified corrections executive (CCE) Chuck Cox, certified corrections nurses (CCN) David K. Erickson, and certified corrections supervisors (CCS) Matthew Bullington. Also mentioned are the recertifications of CCS Melinda Chambers, CCE John M. Lowder, and CCN Steven N. Thompson.

The article reports on the insights of Jacqueline Carter, nursing director for the Ohio Department of Youth Services, about the value of an American Correctional Association (ACA) certification. Topics discussed include her career development in nursing profession, her decision to become an ACA-certified nurse manager, and the certification's impact on her career. Also provided is information regarding her educational background in nursing, business management, and health care leadership.

The article focuses on corrections unit administrator Chad Hockensmith at Blackburn Correctional Complex in Kentucky. Hockensmith is motivated by a desire and dedication to seek multiple certifications in the field of corrections from the American Correctional Association (ACA). He believes that the ACA certifications have positively impacted his career and have opened opportunities for promotion.

The article discusses the advantage of the American Correctional Association's certification programs offered to correction officers in the U.S. It provides insights from federal programs coordinator Chris Narcisse of the Alabama Department of Youth Services (DYS) regarding his experience in participating in ACA's program. It also mentions the benefits of the program since it helps sharpen and improve the management and leadership skills of the correctional officers.

The article presents information about the professional certification programs for people working in the field of corrections offered by the American Correctional Association (ACA), as of 2013. It cites various certification levels available, including certified corrections officer (CCO), certified corrections executive (CCE), and certified corrections nurse/manager (CCN/M), noting that each involves an examination as well as prerequisite education and work experience requirements.