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
Jurors concluded officials failed to provide adequate food and recreation while the inmate was housed at the now-closed Northern Correctional Institution
Andrew Lukehart admitted he dropped and shook the infant before disposing of her body in a pond
The department will raise entry-level wages by about $10,000 annually at five Upper Peninsula prisons to improve recruitment and retention
An inmate alleged he was pepper-sprayed while restrained and injured during an escort following a mental health crisis
Corrections professionals argue that staffing shortages stem from deeper issues than pay alone
Four corrections officers were hospitalized after an attack at Cheshire Correctional Institution
The judge ruled death by nitrogen hypoxia does not meet the constitutional standard for cruel and unusual punishment
The attack happened during a rehabilitation class required under New York’s HALT Act, where inmates were not restrained
Correction Officer John Edwards served at MCI Concord and North Central Correctional Institution during a 28-year corrections career
PRODUCT NEWS
Partnership equips incarcerated individuals with pathways to employment
The Virginia SkillBridge Program enabled Phillip Williams to transition from military service to a civilian role as a probation and parole officer
The Excellence in Facilities Award from Recidiviz recognizes MDOC’s innovative use of data and technology to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into the community
9 out of 10 mail threats are small enough to fit in a curbside drop box with a notable shift from benign hoaxes to fentanyl-laced powders
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
The robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with 360-degree cameras, night vision, lights, heat detection and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
After 2,000 inmates were relocated, Viapath increased networking capabilities in these new housing areas to ensure continued access to communications services
During a pilot program with COs wearing body cams, ODOC reported a 40% drop in serious incidents and a 60% reduction in PREA allegations
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Hims & Hers provides increased access to safe and affordable weight loss treatment at up to a 50% discount to help the heroes in their communities with their health and wellness