Medical/Dental Providers

During this reporting period, the camera project commenced for multiple facilities with one invoice being approved. The Parchman facility needs to be added to the GAM for additional cameras. The Central Mississippi Correctional (CMC) youthful offender unit camera project was completed. Due to the ongoing project of training the staff on the new cameras, there is no data for unsubstantiated allegations. The agency contact is working with the deputy superintendents to get the baseline data at the other facilities.

During this reporting period, a virtual coaching session did not occur in October or December, but the coaches and PC corresponded regarding the FITA request CO DOC submitted. The request was referred to the TMG coaching team and a consultant for review. The administrative investigations template was reviewed by the consultant and Jennifer Sheahan. The review of the investigation template was sent to the PC with the option for discussion if needed. The PC reported their administration decided against the investigative training.

During this reporting period, the cable installation was near completion for the new cameras. FY20 funds are being expended and may be amended to include PREA training, and other PREA materials.

During this reporting period, PREA signage was updated and posted throughout the facility. PREA inmate brochures were developed and printed. The PREA brochure was added to inmate intake bags to provide information on PREA zero tolerance, inmate's rights, and reporting access. The quad-fold folders are English on one side and Spanish on the other. The coaches continued to help develop the staffing plans for the jail and work annex and it is near completion.

The grant for Los Angeles County Probation Department was closed during this reporting period in September 2023. In this reporting period, the Los Angeles County Probation Department (LACPD) has continued to wrap up the final pieces of their grant. During this reporting period LACPD printed several materials, including brochures and PREA education signs, to ensure they have enough stock to carry them through after the grant period ends.

AHP assisted in the development and coordination, as well presented at the 2023 COSSAP National Forum Session: Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails.
Presenters:
Stephen Amos, MS, Chief, Jails Division, National Institute of Corrections
Margaret Chapman, MA, Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Linda Frazier, MA, RN, MCHES, Director, Principal Consultant, Addictions Initiatives, Advocates for Human Potential, Inc.

The WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families--Juvenile Rehabilitation submitted a TA request to obtain information on how to optimize their site-specific diversion prevention plans. AHP spoke with the program, provided resources, podcasts and webinar announcements that would be helpful to them.

AHP assisted in the successful delivery of the 2023 COSSAP National Forum session: A Jail’s Peer-Driven Blueprint for Reentry to Support Individuals in Recovery.
Presenters:
Sharon Bean, MPA, Jail Population Manager, Camden County Department of Corrections, Camden, New Jersey
Victoria Daggan, MSW, LSW, Jail Reentry Coordinator, Camden County Department of Corrections, Camden, New Jersey
Sekiya Golden, Camden County Center for Family Services, Camden, New Jersey

AHP assisted in the successful delivery of the 2023 COSSAP National Forum session: Finding Recovery Housing: Insights from Three Counties.
Presenters:
Julie Nowinski-Konchak, MD, MPH, FASAM, Physician Advisor, Substance Use Disorder/Medications for Addiction Treatment Program, Cook County Health, Cook County, Illinois
Virginia Lee, Detention Administrator, Sierra County, New Mexico
John Hulick, MS, Senior Program Manager, Palm Beach County Community Services Department, Office of Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders, Palm Beach County, Florida

AHP assisted in the successful delivery of the 2023 COSSAP National Forum session: Father's Day Out: A Novel Intervention to Support Incarcerated Fathers with SUD and Their Minor Children.
Presenter:
Angela Hawken, PhD, Professor, New York University, New York, New York
Tina Mitchell, President/Executive Director, CrossBRIDGE, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee
Shreeti Bickett, Director of Programs, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Nashville, Tennessee