Award: Dr. Ed Latessa Tribute Presentation

In 2022, the OJACC Board of Trustees established the Dr. Ed Latessa Tribute Presentation that compliments and furthers the work of Dr Latessa to honor his lasting impact on the field of community corrections. Each year, a conference session is selected that highlights Dr. Latessa’s groundbreaking work—particularly his commitment to research, evaluation, and translating evidence into practice. His efforts helped the field understand what truly drives effective community corrections and continue to guide our work today.