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How Do You Play Responsibly with AI?
SESSION INFO
Monday, March 2, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Session Type: Workshop
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — often used knowingly or unknowingly in our daily lives at home and at work. While its ability to streamline tasks is undeniable, its role in community corrections raises questions. Some practitioners are eager adopters, while others remain cautious. This interactive workshop will provide participants with a practical “safety roadmap” to safeguard data and guide responsible decision-making. Together, we will explore how AI connects to evidence-based practices, examine ethical and moral considerations, and discuss whether AI should be viewed as a tool to replace staff or as a means to enhance their effectiveness. Participants will leave with a framework for evaluating AI within their organizations — and their own professional lives — ensuring that adoption enhances, rather than compromises, their mission.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Rick Parsons
Deputy Director, Carey Group
Rick Parsons joined Carey Group in 2022 as deputy director after 30+ years of probation and parole experience in Pennsylvania. Rick’s career began in the Adult Probation and Parole Department of Montgomery County near Philadelphia. As an officer, he developed expertise in supervising people who sexually offend and treatment court operations. He co-founded a consulting firm to offer training primarily focusing on the management and treatment of individuals who sexually offend and retired as deputy chief. Following this, Rick became chief of Adult Probation and Parole in Carbon County, where he led rapid modernization efforts to enhance departmental supervision practices through ongoing training and technology upgrades. He also started and coordinated the county's Veterans and Drug Treatment Courts. In addition to his leadership roles at the county level, Rick served on the Governor’s Advisory Board of Probation, the executive board of the County Chief Adult Probation and Parole Officers Association of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Evidence-Based Practices Implementation Team. He is a founder and past president of the Mid-Atlantic Region Chapter of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers. Rick specializes in identifying organizational roadblocks and facilitating strategic organizational change.
Amy Youngblood
Development Manager, Carey Group
Amy Youngblood holds a Computer Science degree from Georgia State University and brings over 20 years of experience in software development and consulting. Since joining Carey Group in 2016, Amy has played a key role in leading the company’s technology initiatives and developing the CG Tools Platform, the 4:1 Behavior Management System®, and internal back-office software. She also led the integration of eCommerce into the customer management system and the development of the eLearning platform. Amy is responsible for setting the long-term technology vision and direction, making high-level architectural decisions, and remains hands-on with development. With over 15 years of experience developing applications in the justice field, she is dedicated to building technology solutions that empower professionals working in the justice and behavioral health fields.
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