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
After 29 years in corrections, I thought I understood the effects of power and confinement. The experiment reinforced why training, judgment and leadership matter more than a uniform
How correctional supervisors manage their own reactions under pressure can shape staff performance, decision-making and safety across the facility
New officers are especially vulnerable when experience is limited and backup is stretched thin. Here’s what supervisors need to recognize before small compromises become serious problems
How vocational fitness and nutrition education can help incarcerated individuals build professional skills and prepare for employment after release
Recreation-based wellness programs such as Next18 are offering first responders tools to address stress, burnout and trauma outside the traditional therapy setting
An English teacher reflects on how accountability, encouragement and education can help young people make better choices
Avoiding difficult conversations can undermine accountability, morale and operational readiness
How everyday shortcuts become accepted practice in correctional facilities — and why the absence of consequences doesn’t mean they’re safe
Six practical steps for recognizing escalating behavior, adjusting your approach and knowing when to disengage during a solo assignment