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Tier Talk: How has corrections training and leadership evolved?

Corrections has experienced a ‘transformation’ over the last several decades


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Tonight on Tier Talk, listen in as Anthony Gangi sits down with Sherry Sandler, Corresponding Secretary, Executive Board
New Jersey Chapter, American Correctional Association, as they discuss the ACA’s upcoming event in Trenton, NJ.

ACA Event April 1, 2016 (8:30am) at Mercer County College, Trenton NJ. This event will focus on Leadership and Training. Join in on the discussion as we sit down with a panel of experts and discuss how leadership and training has evolved.

The New Jersey Chapter of the American Correctional Association in partnership with Mercer County Community College and the New Jersey Association of Criminal Justice Educators proudly presents:
Preparing for Tomorrow: Correctional Training & Leadership Program
Conference Center at Mercer County College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ
April 1, 2016

Featuring Michael Pittaro, PhD, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
School of Security and Global Studies, American Military University

Corrections has experienced a “transformation” over the last several decades. Jails and prisons are no longer considered warehouses with little personal interactions limited to a simple turn of a key. In addition to maintaining a safe and secure facility, the role of the Correctional Officer has evolved to where officers are also expected to be Agents of Change. They work in concert with other correctional departments to “treat” the offender by addressing various needs, including mental health, substance abuse and education. This is a challenging task for a correctional setting.

This gradual shift in responsibilities has reshaped the role of the correctional officer, requiring a new degree of professionalism and skill to execute the responsibilities associated with the position. Effective correctional leaders realize that individuals are motivated differently and they strive for balanced leadership that emphasizes firmness, fairness, and consistency. Please join us as we discuss the evolution of corrections, and the leadership and training needed to get the job done.

Visit www.NJACA.org for event registration information.

Sherry Sandler has been a member of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Correctional Association (NJACA) since 1999, and has served on the Board of Directors since 2003. Ms. Sandler is a strong advocate for professional growth and development through the use of professional organizations. She regularly serves as conference co-chair for the organization’s annual events, which provide quality training and networking opportunities for correctional practitioners. She is the 2015 recipient of MASCA’s Sal Russoniello Service Award, for demonstrating extraordinary devotion to advancing the mission of the Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association through professional development. Ms. Sandler is an 18 year veteran in the field of corrections and reentry.

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