Education

Snyder County Prison has to "think outside the box" to bolster staffing and fill vacancies

The book is about Richard Van Wickler's life experiences and includes tips on de-escalating aggression

48 new COs are deploying to corrections facilities throughout the state

Newly graduated CO, Joshua Kubel, continues a family tradition of service started by his grandfather

Nearly half of the class of new COs are military veterans or reservists and completed "12 weeks of rigorous training"

The Orange County Juvenile Hall has a new gym, auto shop and classrooms to reflect the incentive-based approach to teaching juvenile inmates coping skills and trade skills

Alternatives to Violence Project workshops teach peaceful methods of conflict resolution and help participants build leadership skills

The builder, who learned his trade while incarcerated for 25 years, crafts the libraries for state prison dorms

The 13-week Basic Correctional Officer Academy includes training in communication, de-escalation, arrest and firearms

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration grant seeks to improve employment opportunities and reduce recidivism of adults reentering the workforce after incarceration

The dogs are selected for the program based on their temperament and learn 37 different commands over the course of about 14 months

"It's probably one of the best programs we've ever done here at the facility," Sheriff Michael Filicetti said

The station is created and produced by inmates serving at three different correctional facilities in Colorado