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State officials credit leadership changes, accountability measures and de-escalation training for improved safety outcomes
Richard Glossip, who faced multiple execution dates over three decades, will be retried without the death penalty
A practical checklist to help correctional facilities prepare for compliance and avoid surprises
The evening staff responded effectively when violence erupted, but a breakdown in communication left them unaware of tensions that had been building for hours
Unchecked workplace behaviors can divide staff, damage morale and undermine the safe operation of a correctional facility
Many inmates labeled as lazy or noncompliant may actually struggle with cognitive or educational challenges that affect their ability to understand instructions
Supreme Court
Justices ruled that a federal law protecting prisoners’ religious rights does not allow money damages claims against individual officers
Prosecutors alleged the 22-year-old had sexual contact with several inmates while assigned to the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility
Justices ruled the Corrections Department cannot rely on an internal policy to withhold records from public inspection
Amended legislation removes the requirement that providers obtain written consent before adjusting prescriptions