Correctional Management
Correctional Management encompasses the strategies, policies, and practices of running correctional facilities effectively and safely. This section offers articles that delve into various aspects of Correctional Management, including leadership, staff training, inmate rehabilitation, and security measures. Effective management is crucial for maintaining order, ensuring safety, and fostering a rehabilitative environment within correctional institutions. Explore related topics on corrections policies for additional insights into the challenges of managing complex correctional systems.
People who are incarcerated in the state’s prisons currently receive three free, 15-minute phone calls a week
From crisis response to staff morale, strong communication is no longer optional — it’s essential for operational success
Over the past three years, staff at the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office have been preparing to open a new pod of 25 cells — 15 for men and 10 for women
The deficiencies included medical care, admission and release, staff-detainee communication and phone access
“Their work was instrumental in improving the atmosphere in our facilities during these unsettling times,” an official said
Police said it didn’t appear to be a coordinated effort between the two inmates
Filling more than 1,300 security vacancies and competing with county jails and hospitals for talent is also a focus in the budget request
The money is coming from dollars already allocated to the department, but hasn’t been spent yet due to vacancies
As the pandemic enters its 10th month, more than 1,700 have died and the spread of the virus behind bars shows no sign of slowing
A judge found that state leaders can face liability claims if they didn’t carry out proper safety measures
The Cuyahoga County Jail is in the midst of an explosion of COVID-19 cases among inmates and staff
The suit alleged a culture of noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a pattern of discrimination impacting inmates with disabilities
Healthcare will remain the largest uncontrollable expense in corrections — COVID-19 has only exacerbated this trend
The report called for COs and incarcerated people to receive early access to the COVID-19 vaccine
Officials began a series of mandatory transfers that have proceeded against the advice of the prison’s own medical staff
The delays got worse in the first half of this year, costing the state about $312,000, according to a report
“I think that our policies, procedures and protocols we have been following do help to slow the spread,” an official said
Gov. Mike DeWine previously authorized the National Guard to help staff state prisons
The department has blamed inadequate staffing for many of the problems and said it has made “real strides” to recruit more employees
Both COs and inmates allege that cases are still going undetected, and that inadequate testing and contact tracing is to blame
“As all of you were enjoying Thanksgiving with your families, we had officers working 16-hour shifts,” the sheriff said
The lawsuit comes after the Justice Department twice released investigative reports that accused the state of violating prisoner’s rights
The DOC reported 101 inmates with symptomatic cases, 216 inmates with asymptomatic cases and 164 staff members recovering from the virus
The inmate-designed program will help Florida Department of Corrections’ inmates with short sentences prepare for successful rehabilitation
The number of staff cases rose by 241, from 1,720 to 1,961, over a nine-day period
A state legislative audit report released in 2019 said that Louisiana’s prisons failed to properly track inmate release dates
Gov. Jared Polis’ position goes against the vaccine distribution plan published weeks ago
The grant money will not only allow the acreage of the garden to expand, but it also allows for the publishing of a book highlighting the program’s success
“The department should have the same testing policy for staff that nursing homes do: all staff, twice a week,” one advocate said
While direct supervision is nothing new, some people still don’t understand the benefits of the concept
The population reduction will allow the number of direct staffed posts to be decreased by eight per day
A state watchdog report claims corrections officials were slow, confused and ineffective in their response
Eric Ivey criticized the sheriff’s ability to conduct meaningful investigations into wrongdoing at the Cuyahoga County Jail
