Every day, professionals across jails and detention facilities shoulder the profound responsibility of protecting the lives in their care. The 2026 NCCHC/AJA Virtual Conference brings together medical, mental health, and custody leaders for two days of practical, actionable training on the topics that matter most: reducing mortality, preventing harm, strengthening staff readiness, and building safer environments for all.

Designed for frontline staff, supervisors, administrators, and clinicians, this focused virtual program delivers national expertise, real-world strategies, and collaborative solutions—right to your screen.

Why Attend?

• > Practical, high-impact content tailored to the realities of jails and detention settings
• > Collaborative learning from both health care and custody perspectives
• > Strategies that reduce risk for patients, staff, agencies, and communities
• > Flexible, convenient access
• > Nationally recognized presenters and experts

Focus on practices that save lives:

• > A workforce trained to recognize and respond to danger early
• > Leadership that sets expectations, reinforces accountability, and builds a culture of safety
• > Systems that support coordinated action between medical, mental health, and custody teams
• > Tools and technology that help staff intervene faster and more effectively
• > Data and oversight that guide continuous improvement and reduce liability
• > Wellness and resilience—because safer outcomes depend on healthy staff

This event is ideal for:

• > Custody leadership and frontline officers
• > Medical, nursing, and mental health staff
• > Jail administrators and agency executives

• > Risk managers, quality leaders, and compliance teams

• > Anyone responsible for safety, clinical care, or operational coordination in jails and detention facilities