ACA Appoints New Director of Correctional Health
Mariel A. Marlow, PhD, MPH, has joined the American Correctional Association (ACA) as its Director of Correctional Health.
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Evolving Spaces Symposium Explores Low- and No-Cost Solutions in Corrections
The Evolving Spaces Symposium at the American Correctional Association’s 155th Congress of Corrections brought together correctional leaders and members of the architecture, engineering and construction community to share actionable strategies to improve correctional environments without breaking budgets.
Senate Judiciary Hears Urgent Plea on Drone Threats
Florida Department of Corrections Secretary and American Correctional Association President Ricky Dixon testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the escalating use of drones in prisons, urging Congress to expand legal counter-UAS protection.
Shaping the Future of Corrections: Insights from the 2025 ACA Winter Conference
The 2025 American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter Conference, held Jan. 10-14 in Orlando, Fla., brought together correctional professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of corrections.
The Role of Drones and Counter-UAS Efforts to Combat Contraband
The rapid advancement of drone technology has introduced new challenges for correctional facilities, as criminal organizations increasingly exploit drones to smuggle contraband into prisons.
Andrew Barbee
Andrew Barbee, director of the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), received the 2024 Peter P. Lejins Research Award from the American Correctional Association at the 2025 Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Virginia DOC Readies for Summer Heat
The Virginia Department of Corrections is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its staff and more than 24,000 inmates.
Deadline Looming on ACA Executive Directorship Applications
The American Correctional Association (ACA) located in Alexandria, is seeking an Executive Director who serves as the chief operating officer and secretary for the association.
New Report Offers Strategies for Combatting Opioids in Corrections
With opioid overdoses continuing to claim tens of thousands of American lives each year, the National Governors Association (NGA) and the American Correctional Association (ACA) have just released a roadmap outlining strategies to expand access to medications for people in the justice system and returning to their communities who are struggling with opioid use disorder.
ACA to Host March 23 Webinar on Coronavirus
The American Correctional Association (ACA) will host a COVID-19 Update webinar on March 23rd from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time.