Correctional Accreditation Managers Association CAMA

Compliance and Accreditation Managers Association

Welcome to CAMA!

As I begin my term as president of CAMA, I look forward to what the future has for our organization. We are living in very interesting times where everything around us, in every arena, is subject to change. CAMA has existed for 31 years to teach others about change and how to implement the best practices that our profession has to offer.

As we move into the future, our mission will not change however. We will always pass on the best of the best to our membership as you seek to lead your institutions into the future. As accreditation managers, you are not just doing a job, you are instituting a culture! We will always stay involved in the discussions of change. Our industry is heading into new and unknown territory every day. Discussions about segregation, mental health, prevention of sexual abuse, professionalism, and even advances in technology continue to evolve and change our way of life. It is my hope that CAMA can be a beacon of light in the midst of the fog of change in all of these areas. We hope that you will continue to turn to CAMA for your questions and for your training in the fields of corrections, detention, law enforcement, and medical accreditation.

One of the biggest changes for CAMA this year is the installation of a new board of directors. Several of our directors have completed their terms of service, many for the second time, and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their service to the Association. We are better off because of their efforts! We also welcome the new members of the Board, and I can assure you that we will continue to work to keep CAMA relevant and involved in what our industry has to offer.

The second major change for CAMA takes place next year. For the first time in our history, we are moving the date of our conference. Historically, we held the CAMA conference in April or May to offer another opportunity to hold ACA panel hearings for accreditation. It has been a few years since we partnered with ACA in that fashion, so we made a decision to open up the calendar and explore different options for 2019 and beyond.

I am happy to announce that the CAMA conference in 2019 will be held in the great city of Richmond, Virginia. The date for the conference will be October 19-22, 2019. We are already scheduling various providers like the PREA Resource Center to present. By October of this year, we will put out the call for workshops. Would you consider presenting for us? We know there is unlimited potential and untapped resources within our Association. Some of you have presentations on topics you are passionate about, that we need to hear, so consider being a presenter for CAMA in 2019. We will keep you informed about the conference and our industry as the time passes but we thank each and every one of you for your commitment to CAMA and for your support!

Best Regards,

Jeffrey D. Crawford
CAMA President

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CAMA is a secured group of members who are in the fields of corrections and/or law enforcement. All member applicants will be reviewed for approval. Membership payments are not refundable.

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2019 CAMA Workshop Schedule Released

We are pleased to announce the release of the 2019 CAMA Conference Workshop Schedule. We are looking forward to an exciting conference featuring presentations and instructors from CAMA, the PREA Resource Center, the American Correctional Association, Justice Detention International, the U.S. Department of State, and many others. Don't wait to register for the conference and reserve your hotel accommodations as the rooms are selling out quickly! To view or download our workshop schedule click here.

2019 Workshops Announced

The following are just some of the workshops that will be presented at the 2019 CAMA Conference. Please stay tuned for updates as we add more to our exciting agenda:

PREA Workshops by the National PREA Resource Center
Restricted Housing Standards by the American Correctional Association
5th Edition ACI Standards by the American Correctional Association
Consular Notification and Access by the U.S. Department of State
Infectious Disease Control, Dealing with Mumps in a Detention Environment
Emergency Planning
Policy and Procedure Development
The Mental Health of Corrections Professionals
Developing a Welcome Book
New Accreditation Manager Training
Response to Non-Compliance
Maintaining Accreditation
Proofs of Compliance
Defining a Leader
Accrediting the Alphabet – ACA, CALEA, ICE, NCCHC, PREA
Outcome Measures
ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Overview
ICE Detention Policy and Procedures

2019 Call for Workshops!

We want to hear from you for our 2019 CAMA Conference! You are invited to submit a proposal to share your experience and expertise with your colleagues at the 2019 CAMA Conference. Others will benefit from your experience while you make a valuable contribution to the profession's field of knowledge. This year, CAMA will offer a 25% discount off the price of a full conference registration for any presenter whose proposal is approved and placed on the training schedule.

Workshop proposals are due to the host committee by June 1, 2019.

Get your workshop proposal form here. Follow the instructions on the form to submit your workshop for consideration and approval.

2018 CAMA Conference Sponsors
Thank You for Your Support!!

CAMA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our members, vendors, and to our host committee, the Kentucky Department of Corrections, for a successful 2018 CAMA Training Conference!

Who / What is CAMA?

The Compliance and Accreditation Managers' Association [CAMA], established in 1987, is a national organization representing professionals in both correctional and law enforcement areas as well as all related areas within the criminal justice system.

CAMA, a national affiliate of the American Correctional Association , is committed to developing a better understanding of the accreditation process by promoting correctional and law enforcement standards, and providing professional development and training as an avenue for communication and problem solving techniques.

CAMA also provides a network of professionals who work in the correctional and law enforcement field and are involved in compliance and accreditation who are willing to work with you to better understand and promote concepts and goals of accreditation.

CAMA is designed for:

Compliance and Accreditation Managers assigned with day-to-day responsibility whose facilities are involved in ACA, CALEA, NCCHC, or other accreditation processes.
Administrators and managers whose facilities are involved in the accreditation process.
Specialists whose jobs included the implementation of compliance and accreditation standards.
Individuals responsible for developing and writing policies and procedures .
Anyone, whether in the public or private sector, who is interested in learning more about the compliance and accreditation process.

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