Corrections1 Columnists
& Contributors
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
The court found that extended isolation and continuous sleep deprivation posed a clearly established risk of serious harm, allowing an inmate’s Eighth Amendment claim to move forward
A veteran CO reflects on the small, sacred moments that make the long walk back from the job worth every step
A compelling look at revenge as a true addiction — and how understanding its science can help us prevent harm, build awareness and move toward forgiveness
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
A review of major incidents shows how weapons bypass searches and why vigilance during intake, movement and programs remains critical
How proactive scheduling, clear decision protocols and better cost tracking help corrections leaders reduce overtime and stabilize operations
How TDCJ strengthened contraband detection with T-ray technology
Used wisely, discretion strengthens safety and legitimacy in corrections; misused, it erodes authority and ethics
How correctional leaders can address inmate deaths with honesty, compassion and timely communication that builds trust