Corrections1 Columnists
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The Corrections1 columnist roster features subject matter experts addressing topics including correctional leadership, facility management, corrections officer training, correctional healthcare, corrections grant funding and community corrections.
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RECENT ARTICLES
With such a volatile and ever-changing population, jails are vulnerable to incidents that require a swift, tactical and organized response
A veteran corrections leader examines the systemic failures driving turnover, burnout and low morale
Author Jennifer Doleac challenges conventional thinking about incarceration, accountability and what truly helps people rebuild their lives
Why emotional regulation is a critical survival skill for corrections professionals
Improved reporting gives administrators a more proactive, data-driven approach to facility safety
Grounded drones create safety, investigative, and response challenges many correctional agencies are still preparing to manage
A three-step framework helps correctional officers respond more effectively to fights, suicide concerns and sexual allegations under pressure
Clear communication, consistent policies and ongoing reassessment can help correctional staff improve safety, reduce conflict and limit liability when managing transgender inmates
Sometimes the biggest barrier to advancement isn’t leadership or politics — it’s attitude, professionalism and the reputation you build over time