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.
A federal settlement requires the Sonoma County jail to accept materials from publishers unless there’s a clear security risk and give inmates a way to appeal rejections
Connecticut’s highest-paid CO logged 952 hours of overtime in two months, pushing his total pay above $258K in 2024
Real-world stories of inmate ingenuity highlight the importance of ongoing training to prevent manipulation and contraband smuggling
The Wake County sheriff fired three officers and promised to put body cameras on corrections staff rollout following the man’s suicide in jail custody
Prison food varies widely across countries, with models ranging from simple menus to inmate-led cooking programs that support rehabilitation and independence
Modified programming remains in place as CDCR investigates violence, drug use and contraband networks after searches uncovered 169 weapons and 310 cellphones
Repeated inspections expose dangerous, degrading conditions at Men’s Central Jail — with little progress toward closure
Lancaster County Prison inmates and correctional officers endured record heat, with both groups receiving additional support but reporting persistent discomfort
The court ruled that the Bibb County Jail deputy exercised her judgment in handling surveillance duties, protecting the deputy from legal liability in the inmate’s 2020 suicide
Lancaster County Prison corrections officers working in temperatures above 80 degrees are eligible for additional time off under a sustained arbitration ruling
In recent months, the Krome facility has been plagued with complaints about unhygienic conditions and overcrowding
Prosecutors have a different perspective on Raymond Minaya’s motives: the Gorilla Stone Bloods member has a long history of violence and rule-breaking behind bars
The basis for the lock-ins was recorded in official logbooks in only three of the seven instances, the report found
Before the strike began in February, the number of state-ready inmates held in county jails was approximately 200; now, it’s more than 2,400
Why modern officers value coaching over command — and what leaders must do to adapt without compromising security
Jail reform advocates said the audit validated concerns they have brought up for years
The evolution from command-and-control to emotional intelligence is redefining leadership — and reshaping how teams thrive in high-stress environments like corrections
Bibb County Sheriff Davis backs the mayor’s plan to ease jail crowding with monitored releases while cracking down on K-2 trafficking
The bill would also make Narcan training available to people in custody, make sure Narcan is stocked in all housing units and provide OD prevention kits to those leaving jail
The union alleges the department is bypassing bargaining obligations and operating prisons with dangerously low staffing levels
All men’s Level III and Level IV correctional facilities are on the CDCR’s “modified program” after multiple inmate deaths and a recent attempted homicide of a correctional officer
Inmates at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center took over a control room and released nearly 100 others before the situation was contained
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Joshua J. Smith, pardoned by President Trump in 2021 on drug charges, is the first formerly incarcerated person to hold a leadership role at the Bureau of Prisons
In corrections, being unaffected isn’t about not caring — it’s about staying focused, composed and in command
A Fulton County Jail contractor said seven of 11 recently repaired cell doors were damaged again the next day, with inmates stating it would continue
The policy changes are meant to stop unmonitored communication by inmates and “will improve tablet registration and tracking by the facility”
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