Locking Up H1N1: CDC and Criminal Justice Join Forces

Dec. 9, 2009, Live Satellite/Internet Broadcast
Event Flyer

Description:
Lately, when you read the paper, watch television or listen to the radio, you hear something about H1N1: The president declares a state of emergency regarding H1N1. The World Health Organization declares a pandemic. Schools close because students and faculty are sick. People line up for immunizations, but not enough are available.

If you run a correctional facility, you can’t close and you can’t send inmates home. How do you deal with H1N1? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and criminal justice agencies have joined forces to provide some practical strategies for prevention and control. On December 9, 2009, the National Institute of Corrections will host a live three-hour satellite/Internet broadcast to provide an overview of opportunities that can help your organization cope with the flu. Participants will be able to:

• Define the current status of the H1N1 pandemic, including perspectives on its effect on criminal justice issues.
• Outline a rational plan for H1N1 prevention and control strategies, including how to plan for a pandemic and how to plan for the seasonal flu.
• Describe methods for ensuring that staff and inmates receive timely and accurate information about H1N1.
• Identify and access information resources on H1N1.
Registration is free and all agencies that register will be accepted. Participants will be able to call in questions using the toll-free telephone number shown during the broadcast. The broadcast is closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

Register online at www.nicic.gov/Broadcasts
The deadline for registration is December 8, 2009.