Event Calendar

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Legal Issues for Corrections Professionals

Start Date: 6/3/2024 8:00 AM EDT
End Date: 6/5/2024 4:30 PM EDT

Venue Name: Orange County Sheriff's Department

Location:
501 The City Drive South
Orange, CA  United States  92868

Organization Name: American Jail Association

Contact:
Lori Bachtell
Email: lorib@aja.org
Phone: (301) 790-3930

Legal Issues

When: June 3 - 5, 2024
Hosted by: Orange County Sheriff's Department
Where: Orange County, Florida

Instructors: Carrie Hill and Gerard Horgan


Legal Issues / Following the Latest Trends and Developing Best Practices
The landscape of corrections in regard to the use of force has been rapidly changing over the past few years and last several months.  This two-day interactive training is designed to hone the skills of corrections managers, supervisors and line staff by reviewing best use of force practices in dealing with offenders with mental health issues, medical issues, and co-occurring disorders.  We will also focus on the latest developments in legal issues that impact our staff, offenders and facilities.  Best practices, recent case law, statutory requirements and operational strategies will be discussed.  Topics will include:
  • 42 USC 1983
  • RLUIPA
  • Use of Force
  • Qualified Immunity
  • Kingsley v. Hendrickson
  • Training Best Practices
  • Delirium Tremens
  • De-escalation
  • Use of Force Policy Best Practices
  • After Action Reviews
  • Medical /Mental Health
  • Self-injurious behavior
  • The Use of Restrictive Housing
  • Transgender Offenders
  • Familiarizing Staff with Court Proceedings
 
A minimum number of participants are needed to hold our workshops.  You may cancel up to five business days prior to the Professional Development Workshop.  No refunds will be given for cancellations received five or less business days before the class.  All cancellations are subject to a $50 service fee.  Your cancellation must be received in writing via fax or e-mail.  Substitutions are acceptable.  "No Shows" will be charged at the applicable rate.
It is strongly recommended that participants DO NOT purchase airline tickets without first contacting AJA to confirm program availability.  Workshops begin at 8:00 AM and usually go until 4:00 PM (unless otherwise noted).

Online registration is currently unavailable. Please contact us via email or phone for assistance.