American Correctional Association

📢 Registration is open for the 156th Congress of Correction. ➡️ July 30, 2026 - August 2, 2026 📍 Pittsburgh, PA This premier event brings together corrections professionals nationwide to exchange ideas, explore innovative practices, and strengthen the future of the profession. We look forward to welcoming you. 👉 Register today #CorrectionsLeadership #156thcongressofcorrection #ACA156

Dear ACA Members and Colleagues, It is with a sense of deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gwendolyn C. Chunn, the 98th President of the American Correctional Association and a remarkable leader whose influence helped shape the corrections profession. Gwendolyn dedicated her life to public service, advancing the fields of corrections and juvenile justice through integrity, innovation, and unwavering commitment. Her leadership extended from North Carolina’s Division of Youth Services to national service within the American Correctional Association, where she played an instrumental role in strengthening our organization and advancing professional standards. Her legacy of advocacy, mentorship, and dedication to evidence-based practices will continue to inspire corrections professionals across the country. On behalf of the American Correctional Association, I extend my deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. The profession is stronger because of her contributions, and her impact will not be forgotten. — Rob Green Executive Director American Correctional Association

🎉𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟓𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! ✅Pittsburgh, PA July 30 – August 2, 2026 ➡️Theme: Three Rivers, One Purpose – Advancing Corrections Join correctional professionals from across the globe as we come together to learn, connect, and move the profession forward. This is your opportunity to be part of powerful conversations, innovative programming, and meaningful collaboration. 🔴Be sure to check out the Pre-Conference Blueprint! 🟡Register now: ACA.org/conferences/cu… ⚫️Let’s make Pittsburgh the place where progress happens. LIKE> SHARE. COMMENT! #ACACongress #Corrections #AdvancingCorrections #ACA2026 #ThreeRiversOnePurpose #ACA156

📣 Call for Workshop Proposals — Now Open! Let's get the word out together! - Like and Share! The American Correctional Association is now accepting workshop proposals for the 156th Congress of Correction, taking place July 30–August 2, 2026, in Pittsburgh, PA. This is your opportunity to share innovative ideas, proven practices, and forward-thinking solutions with correctional professionals from across the country. 📅 Submission Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026 📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 🎯 Theme: Three Rivers, One Purpose — Advancing Corrections If you have expertise, research, or programs that can shape the future of corrections, we encourage you to apply. 🔗 Apply online at aca.org/conferences/ca… #CorrectionsLeadership #156thCongressofCorrection #ExcellenceInCorrections #InnovationInCorrections #ACAConference #americancorrectionalassociation ➡➡➡➡➡️

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄! Connection. Community. Professional growth. That’s what membership with the American Correctional Association is all about. To celebrate our 2026 Membership Drive, we’re giving away an official ACA polo shirt — and everyone is welcome to enter. 🎥 Watch the video to see what ACA membership is really about — then take action. 🎁 How to enter the giveaway: ✔️ Like this post ✔️ Share this post ✔️ Follow ACA 👉 No membership required to enter, but joining ACA connects you to the resources, training, and network shaping the future of corrections. 🎯 Join now. Follow along. Be part of something bigger. 🔗 ACA.org learn more and become a member. #JoinACA #ACAMember #CorrectionsCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #ACA #CorrectionalProfessionals #Giveaway

💎The American Correctional Association is proud to partner with @falconinc_impact as a Blue Diamond Sponsor as we look forward to an exciting year ahead in 2026. Through this partnership, Falcon continues to lead with purpose and innovation—here’s their message as we step into 2026: 𝑨𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔. 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔. 𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒍𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 2026 𝒂 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔. #CorrectionalPractice #CorrectionsLeadership #InnovationInCorrections #BrighterFutures #Corrections #Rehabilitation #ACA2026

📣 Now Live: Expected Practices Proposal Submissions The American Correctional Association is now accepting proposals for Expected Practices. This is an opportunity for professionals, organizations, and stakeholders to help shape the future of correctional standards by submitting recommendations for new practices or revisions to existing ones. 🗓 Submission deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026 🔗 Submit here: aca.org/standards Your insight helps strengthen accreditation and advance excellence across corrections. #ACA #Corrections #Accreditation #Standards #PublicSafety #CorrectionsProfessionals

📢MAJOR NEWS FOR CORRECTIONS The U.S. Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing critical provisions that directly impact correctional facilities and professionals nationwide. Most notably, the legislation expands counter-UAS (drone detection and mitigation) authority, strengthening the ability of corrections agencies to address drone-based threats to facilities, staff, and security. Read the full release here: bbm-dcblog.com/2025/12/17/sen… This bipartisan action marks meaningful progress on long-standing corrections and public safety priorities. #Corrections #NDAA #CounterUAS #CorrectionalProfessionals #FacilitySecurity

🚨 THE DRONE THREAT IS REAL — AND THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW Good Morning America featured a special report this morning examining how drones are being used in ways that threaten public safety nationwide. Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections and ACA Executive Director, Rob Green appeared on the segment, reinforcing the urgent need for action to protect communities, officers, and critical infrastructure. 📺 Watch the video and share it with your network. goodmorningamerica.com/video/128339289 #PublicSafety #DroneAwareness #CounterUAS #Corrections #ACAToday

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Congress has released the negotiated text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and the text includes significant counter-UAS (C-UAS) authorities for State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and correctional agencies. 📣Read the full release here: bbm-dcblog.com/2025/12/07/nda… 📣To learn more about the impact that drones are having on correctional facilities watch the Corrections Connect Podcast youtu.be/yuPGY4B4y-4 where Executive Director Rob Green sits down with an expert panel featuring Ricky Dixon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections and President of ACA, and Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, for a powerful, real-world conversation about the risks, trends, and innovative strategies reshaping safety behind the walls.

ACA President Ricky D. Dixon, featured in The Floridian, addresses the growing threat of drones in America’s prisons and calls for stronger national action to protect correctional staff, inmates, and communities. Click here for the full article floridianpress.com/.../the-escala… #Corrections #PublicSafety #Leadership #ACAPresident #InnovationInCorrections #CorrectionsProfessionals #CriminalJustice #DroneThreat #rickydixon #FloridaDepartmentofCorrections #AmericanCorrectionalAssociation

🎉 Welcome to the New ACA Website! 🎉 The American Correctional Association is proud to introduce a refreshed online experience — designed to make it easier than ever to connect, learn, and grow within the corrections community. ✅ Explore upcoming conferences and training opportunities ✅ Access accreditation and professional resources ✅ Stay informed with the latest news and initiatives Visit us at ACA.org and discover the tools and information you need to advance the field and your professional journey. New look. New features. Same commitment to excellence.

This week, the American Correctional Association (ACA) joined our partners - the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) and the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies (ASCIA) - in key meetings with the White House and Capitol Hill offices to discuss drone threats to correctional facilities across the country. ACA will continue working with our partners to ensure public safety agencies have the tools they need to address the growing drone threat.

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