Public Perceptions

As jail administrators, the media is only our enemy if we let them be

According to a recent report, a lot more needs to be done to support the vast majority of COs who do their jobs well

There's no better time than National Correctional Officers Week to recognize the dedication of correctional personnel working in our nation's jails and prisons

Correctional officers and other treatment and support staff put themselves in harm’s way to advance a mission of protecting the public, staff and inmates

A Sunstar paramedic was denied service after being told by an employee “we don’t serve officers in here”

Here's how we can defend corrections at a high level

Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier said she made the decision "due to the court having received repeated threats"

Labor union MCO is taking steps to lift up the achievements of members and CO supporters

Officer Regina Ward said she just reacted by "instinct" and "did what I’m trained to do"

Working with sex offenders presents unique stressors for mental health workers

The therapy was developed in response to the high rate of trauma and suicide rates within the combat veteran community

The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately

The convergence of the scholar and practitioner mindsets helps to create informed criminal justice practices, policies, decisions and services