Corrections News
Corrections news is essential for the correctional facility workforce, providing up-to-date information on developments, policy changes, and emerging trends in the penitentiary system. This directory offers articles that help staff stay current on issues affecting their work environment, inmate management, and facility operations. Regularly engaging with corrections news ensures personnel are prepared for new challenges and opportunities. For additional insights, explore our section on Correctional Design and Operations Management.
BREAKING NEWS
The scanner will be deployed at VADOC’s Centralized Mail Distribution Center for six months to screen incoming inmate mail
County sheriffs say hiring fired COs could help alleviate jail staffing shortages, but Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive order blocks them from government jobs
A $250K grant and opioid settlement funds are supporting the Genesee County Jail program, which aims to reduce withdrawal risks and improve long-term recovery
As it works to improve prison healthcare, ODOC is contracting nurses, increasing off-site medical trips and holding town halls with inmates to address healthcare gaps
A fingerprint match led Lee County deputies to arrest the 63-year-old, who had evaded capture for nearly four decades
The woman spent 85 days in DuPage County jail awaiting a mental health transfer before dying, with medical neglect cited as a contributing factor to her death
Prosecutors say Surenos gang members armed themselves with prison-made weapons and makeshift body armor before launching a deadly assault at Ely State Prison
The Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center officers endured a 10-minute assault while stopping a murder suspect from escaping the facility
Justin “Ace” Romero, a longtime independent wrestler, uses his experience in the ring to build trust and guide young offenders at Long Creek Youth Development Center