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The development of competent jail supervisors motivates staff, enhances operations and is good for the future of the agency
The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately
In the right hands, drones can be a powerful asset to any correctional facility, rather than a recurrent threat
As with many trends, PTSD awareness can spawn some misguided efforts that fail to fully address the issues
Recent attacks on corrections staff underscore the importance of having each other’s back
With 2,517 inmates at SCI Houtzdale, there is a constant flow of patients through the medical department each day
The convergence of the scholar and practitioner mindsets helps to create informed criminal justice practices, policies, decisions and services
The prevalence of abuse and instability in the personal histories of many inmates makes them particularly vulnerable to traffickers
Recent videos appear to show correctional officers failing to intervene during inmate attacks on their co-workers. What factors could be at play behind this inaction?