2024 ICA Women in Corrections Conference

ICA Women in Corrections 25th Annual Conference

Location: Christian Conference Center

5064 Lincoln Street

Newton, Iowa

PURPOSE:

This conference provides an opportunity for team building, networking and deeper dive into the unique perspective of women working in Corrections and the momentum as we develop personally and professionally.  We aim for this conference to be a combination of fun and learning that provides relief from the day-to-day stressors of our jobs and opens the door to both personal and professional growth. It is a way to renew our personal energy and to grow in the challenges of our jobs and personal life.

AGENDA Quick View

SEPTEMBER 26

7am-9am                        Registration and breakfast by the fire          

9:00am                           Presentation of Colors-DOC Colorguard

9:15am-10am                Introductions and opening activity-Cam                                                    Turner

10am-12pm                    Keynote: Dr. Argrow “Kit” Evans-Ford

12:00pm                         Lunch

1pm-3pm                        Building Inner Resilience after crime-Mary                                                 Roche 

3:15-5pm                        Self-Care-Shelby (Montgomery) Harding                                           

5:30pm                            Grill-out, yard games and evening activities

SEPTEMBER 27

7am– 9am                       Breakfast and coffee by the fire                            9am-12pm                    Journeying with the Enneagram-Julie                                                         Honsey

12pm                               Lunch

1:00pm-3:00pm             History of Women working in Iowa                                                             Corrections followed by panel of Women past                                           and present

Both day’s workshops + 5 meals + overnight stay with roommate: $150.00

We like to see participants attend the entire conference and be open to the opportunity to meet new people or reconnect with past participants by joining us overnight and for all of our meals. However, we also know that is not always possible, below are other options if your situation doesn’t allow you the full conference opportunity:

Day travelers:

1 day conference fee: $70.00, which includes 2 meals

2 day conference fee: $90.00, which includes 4 meals

Registration deadline: September 20, 2024

Due to space limitations, there will not be an option for a single occupancy room. We are limited to 30 overnight stays. Therefore, overnight stays will be accommodated on first come/first serve basis. There are hotel options close by the Newton Speedway including Boulders Inn and Suites and the AmericInn. The Conference Center also has 3 full hook-up camp sites available. Contact Julie Brandt if you chose this option.