Correctional Management

"There will be a strike. It's just a matter of when and how many people," an attorney representing the union said

The proposal pledges a harder line on evaluating COs who have been out for lengthy periods and those who are on medical monitoring

Advocates say a receivership is the only solution and claim Mayor Adams and Correction Commissioner Louis Molina have failed to improve the problems

Using mobile technology to access resources can help reduce the burden of incarceration on individuals, families, and facilities alike

From a kiosk, tablet or handheld device, incarcerated residents can maintain critical family ties, access medical care and education and keep track of court dates while increasing public safety staff efficiency

"After failing to protect them, the very least BOP can do now is let these women leave and begin to heal," an official said

Officials said they consider the strike illegal and would seek an injunction so essential services aren't interrupted

During his talk, one of the things that struck me was that, in one way or other, Warden Cain echoed the same sentiments I've heard around the world

As leaders, when we find ways to engage and support our staff, there isn't much we can't overcome

How long has it been since someone has taken a good look at the way you are utilizing your staff?

We may not be able to resolve all the root causes of staff shortages in corrections, but there are steps that can help alleviate the problem

“The jails are in a state of crisis, inmates and staff are being seriously injured, and action is desperately needed now,” the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office said

The Justice Department's inspector general has yet to complete the investigation into lapses that led to the high-profile inmate's death

CDCR didn't say how many ODs were recorded, but a memo distributed March 30 said there were 19 as of that date