38th Annual Texas Jail Association Conference

Topics Covered:

  • The Basics
  • Use of Force and Failure to Intervene
  • Don't Let the Job Break You
  • What If Chick-fil-a Managed the Jail?
  • Crisis Negotiations
  • But Did You Die?
  • Corrections Tactical Unit
  • It's a Family Affair: Establishing a Team Through Exemplary Leadership
  • Hot Topics
  • Road to Retirement
  • Life Lessons - The Mayonnaise Jar, Coffee and Chocolate
  • Generational Differences: Boomers, Generations X and Y - Different Values...Similar Goals
  • SAKI
  • Why are They Leaving?
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Creating a Positive and Inclusive Workplace: Crucial Conversations, Increasing Cultural Understanding, and Resolving Conflicts
  • Court Ordered Medications
  • Drug Recognition
  • Transporting Inmates
  • And much more

Who Should Attend:

  • Jail/Prison
  • Leadership

Training Hours: TBD

Date/Time:

May 06 (08:00 am) - 10, 2024 (12:00 pm)

Registration Deadline:

Apr 26, 2024

TJA Fee Policy:

Member - $295
Non-member - $325
Late Member - $354
Late Non-Member - $384

Location Information:

Embassy Suites
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-6450

Hotel Information: *

Embassy Suites
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-6450
Single: $107 or Prevailing Per Diem
Double/Triple/Quad: $139.00

Overflow Hotel Information:

Candlewood Suites - San Marcos
600 Wonderworld Drive
San Marcos, TX

Reserve Online

Holiday Inn San Marcos Convention Center 105 Bintu Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
1-512-805-1000
For phone reservations, use group code TJA.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites - San Marcos
900 Barnes Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
1-512-392-6355
For phone reservations, use group code TJA.
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Professional dress is expected.


For more information, contact:
Sharese Hurst, Division Director
Correctional Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Fax: (936) 294-1671
Phone: (936) 294-1687
sharese@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy:
A. A full refund of fees paid will be authorized when a written request for refund of conference or program fees is submitted at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled start of the program.

B. A refund of 70% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request for refund of conference or program fees is submitted less than 10 working days prior to the scheduled start of the program.

C. No refund will be given for participants that cancel less than 3 working days prior to the start of the program. Any registered participant that does not attend the program and provides no advance written notice of cancellation will be charged the full registration fee.

D. Substitutions may be made prior to the first day of the program for persons that are unable to attend. Advance notice is requested.

E. The Executive Director may make exceptions to the refund policy in the event of an emergency that prevents the participant from attending as scheduled.

* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.