Education

"I'm one of the first to say we need to hold people accountable to their crimes, but we need to offer programs so that we don't see them in correctional facilities again," the sheriff said

"The skills our students learn pave the way for successful reentry, helping them prepare for careers or continuing their education," Superintendent Shannon Swain said

A simple policy shop for police has grown into a comprehensive suite of operational and wellness solutions for first responders

Four bills would help with access, apprenticeships, licensing and oversight

Funding for the Inside-Out training program will cover costs for one year

The details came to light after a public health emergency order was issued for the center earlier this week

The facility will be renamed the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center and inmates serving sentences will be moved elsewhere in the state's penitentiary system

Over 200 women at Edna Mahan took part in training dogs for nearly 22 years with Puppies Behind Bars

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