Correctional Psychology

Deterring further violence and unnecessary disruption within ODRC maximum-security facilities

By providing too many privileges to its max-security inmates, Ohio is both undercutting its reformatory mission and putting the safety of everyone behind the wall at risk

8 myths about inmate suicide

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In the corrections environment, believing myths about inmate suicide can lead to tragic results

5 considerations before increasing safety measures with a worn stun device

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Stun-Cuff

Worn by an inmate in contact with their body and hidden under their clothing, a stun device can be activated remotely by a trained transport officer to quickly stop an escape or violence

Whistleblower: Calif. prison officials misled judge

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A report from a corrections psychiatrist claimed prison officials overruled psychiatrists and misrepresented how often inmates were receiving proper care

Calif. prison psychiatrist says whistleblowing cost her job

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“It’s very disheartening, it’s very demoralizing,” Dr. Karuna Anand said

How to catch corrupted staff members

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Correctional facility leaders must be as astute at spotting corruptible prison staff as inmates are

9 soft skills every criminal justice professional needs

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Soft skills are challenging to quantify and measure, but are something that criminal justice employers seek out in candidates

'Been there, done that!' The benefits of a teacher who is a scholar-practitioner

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The convergence of the scholar and practitioner mindsets helps to create informed criminal justice practices, policies, decisions and services

Experts weigh in: Is inmate unity a direct threat to safety and security?

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Inmates are constantly pushing the envelope, testing our ability to maintain control of our facilities and looking for weaknesses

Babies behind bars: Should moms do time with their newborns?

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New York's maximum-security Bedford Hills Correctional Facility is one of the very few prisons in the U.S. that allow inmates and their babies to live together