Registration

Start Date: 5/17/2025 7:00 AM EDT
End Date: 5/21/2025 1:30 PM EDT
Venue: Fort Worth Convention Center
Location:
Contact:
Professionals that work in or retired from working in a correctional facility.

Registration Type	Early Bird (Through 1/19)	Advance (1/20-4/5)	Regular (4/6-5/6 & Onsite)
Member	$395	$420	$465
Nonmember	$525	$550	$595
Banquet Ticket (Additional Fee, includes dinner)	$20	$25	$30
One-Day Registration	$195	$220	$245
Guest*	$150	$150	$150
Student*	$95	$100	$105

 
Group Registration Rates*
Register 10 or more from one agency to receive a $25 discount for each registrant!

Non-Exhibiting Company
Works for a company that provides products and services to the corrections industry.

Registration Type	Early Bird (Through 1/19)	Advance (1/20-4/5)	Regular (4/6-5/6 & Onsite)
Member	$665	$690	$715
Nonmember	$715	$740	$765
One-Day Pass - Member	$450	$470	$485
One-Day Pass - Nonmember	$480	$505	$530

Payment and Confirmation
Payment is required prior to the start of the conference and must be made with a credit card, check, or purchase order.

Cancelations/Refunds
No refunds are given unless a written request is received on or before April 4, 2025. Please provide your reason for canceling. After this date, 40% of the conference fee can be refunded upon written request due to the costs associated with planning on attendance. No refunds are given after May 5, 2025.

New! Unlocking the Potential of Effective Leadership: Empowering Yourself and Others
       This is an add-on all day session for $129 and includes a one-year subscription from Justice Clearinghouse.
 
Description:
Are you feeling stuck? Eager to explore new strategies and make a meaningful impact? Join us for an all-day workshop where we'll dive into the essence of transformative leadership. As we navigate through our careers and lives, finding ways to better ourselves and help others do the same becomes crucial. While New Year's resolutions and lofty goals look impressive on paper, they often require ideal circumstances and aren't always sustainable.
 
This workshop will introduce you to effective strategies that foster meaningful and lasting change. We'll explore curiosity, create triggers for self-improvement, and focus on living and leading with intention. You'll learn how to work better as a team, improve your well-being, and enhance your overall leadership skills. This session is designed for everyone of all ranks and positions, providing a deep dive into personal and professional growth.
 
By the end of this workshop, you'll discover how to Live a Great Story by identifying what you want to learn, experience, and accomplish, and how you want to feel. Don't miss this opportunity to become a better leader and inspire those around you. Join us and unlock your full potential!
 
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to describe the benefit of making small incremental changes in their lives and how that leads to massive change. 
Participants will have a plan about what they want to learn, experience, accomplish and feel both in career and life.
Participants will be able to identify different types of personal boundaries and how to set them in a healthy way.
Participants will understand the importance of being able to differentiate and articulate different emotions.
Participants will be able to list environmental triggers that will help them live a more mindful and intentional life.
 
Instructor:
Col. Brenda Dietzman (Ret.) has over 28 years of law enforcement and corrections experience. In 2019, she retired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, Kansas as the undersheriff in charge of jail operations. During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge of the Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant, sergeant, detective, and a road patrol deputy.
 
She is an IADLEST internationally certified trainer and has presented to national and international audiences. She has also served as a subject matter expert for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), American Jail Association and has written articles for numerous national publications. 
 
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University. She enjoys traveling, photography, mountain biking, meditation and reading. She is married and has three adorable rescue dogs.
 
Contact Information:
info@brendadietzman.com
Phone: 316-304-6244
Website: www.brendadietzman.com
https://www.facebook.com/brendadietzman
https://www.instagram.com/brenda_dietzman/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendadietzman/
 

NEW!  Next-Level Leadership: Practical Ideas For Executive Development
          This is an add-on all day session for $99.00.

Description:
This is an executive-development course designed to equip individuals with practical knowledge and skills needed to enhance their leadership credibility and further develop their executive-level abilities.

This comprehensive course is designed for executives and senior leaders looking to elevate their impact, navigate complex challenges, and lead with confidence in dynamic environments. Blending theory with actionable strategies, the program focuses on the essential skills and mindset required to excel in executive leadership roles.

The course emphasizes practical applications, equipping leaders with tools to manage change, make data-driven decisions, and build trust across diverse stakeholders.

Through interactive activities, attendees will deepen their emotional intelligence, enhance their communication and influence, and develop strategies for navigating crises and driving sustainable success.
 
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:

• Executives and senior leaders seeking to enhance their leadership impact.
• Mid-level managers transitioning to executive roles.
• Professionals responsible for driving organizational strategy, change, or innovation.

 
Instructor Bio:
R. L. Garner, Ph.D.
Dr. Randy Garner is a Professor of Behavioral Sciences and is the Chief Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Center, and Associate Dean in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University and the. He holds a B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Houston, with specialization in the area of Social Psychology, and a doctoral minor in Organizational Behavior and Management. Additionally, Dr. Garner has a (second) Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies. 
 
Dr. Garner has been with Sam Houston State University for 28 years and was the founding Director of the Texas Regional Community Policing Institute (TRCPI) and served as the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) before his appointment as Associate Dean. Currently he serves as the Director of the Texas Police Chaplains Association.

Dr. Garner has received numerous academic awards and honors including the Excellence in Educational Instruction award in 2006, the University of Houston’s 2005-2006 Distinguished Alumni Award—the highest honor the association and the University can bestow upon an alumnus and the Social Psychologist in Texas award in 2004. 

Dr. Garner has authored numerous books and professional publications with particular emphasis in the areas of social influence, persuasion, and leadership. His books, Criticism Management and Constructing Effective Criticism: How to Give, Receive, and Seek Productive and Constructive Criticism in Our Lives have been adopted by command colleges, leadership courses, and communication programs across the country. Additionally, Dr. Garner is the Editor-in-Chief of Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, academic journal that examines the social and psychological aspects of human behavior as related to applied societal and criminal justice settings.

Contact: rgarner@shsu.edu