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RECENT ARTICLES
Education, work and visitation do more than fill time. They reduce misconduct, strengthen control and prepare inmates for life after release
Surveyed officers say classroom-heavy academies fall short, pointing to gaps in hands-on experience, communication skills, wellness preparation and consistent field training
For many corrections officers, training day is the only real break from constant vigilance — but only if agencies treat it as more than a checkbox
A structured peer support model designed for correctional officers to address chronic stress, reduce stigma and strengthen workforce resilience
Because if we can’t laugh about it, we’ll never deal with it; and if we don’t deal with it, it’ll keep dealing with us — on patrol, at the console or in the middle of a 10-hour shift
Emotional intelligence is a tactical psychology that helps corrections officers detect stress early, regulate reactions under pressure and protect their mental health
Staff shortages, rising inmate needs and limited resources are straining correctional systems — these strategies offer a path forward
Understaffing, trauma exposure and poor leadership are hollowing out county jails from the inside. Seven leadership reforms can restore stability before safety erodes further
The Eleventh Circuit reinforced that non-medical officers may rely on professional medical judgment absent evidence of subjective recklessness