Women in Corrections
The Women in Corrections section highlights the experiences, challenges, and contributions of women working in the correctional system. This directory provides articles and resources on career development, workplace safety, and gender-specific issues female correctional professionals face. Understanding the unique perspectives of women in corrections is essential for fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. For related topics, explore our section on Corrections1 Career Resources.
“I’ve never seen another human being look at someone like that, he had this look in his eyes, like you’re not getting out of here if you have a pulse,’” CO Kristen Lonnborg said
Ehea Schuerch says training for The Tactical Games takes discipline and a tough mindset – and has helped her become a better corrections officer
The officer is in fair condition and is hospitalized
Claim that male probation officers with less seniority were retained over them
Says she was reprimanded for fighting off an inmate’s attack
Former Chicago jail officer Carmen I. DeSadier was named the new chief of corrections for the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s office by Sheriff Marlin Gusman
Carl Gaither, who spent time at the three facilities he targeted, made the calls to specific women he seemed to be familiar with
K9 Deputy Sandy Blodgett was sworn in as a deputy in 1985 and utilized in corrections and highway patrol
The woman, whose name has been withheld, said she feared for her life when Raleek Young attacked her
“A female corrections officer ... she serves and watches over us and protects us and she has to deal with this? It’s not right”
Wording of internal memo seems to blame officer for not preventing violence
Tore away Plexiglass to get inside post where officer was being assaulted
Many are insisting that the search procedures are uncalled for and impede attorney’s ability to counsel
Female prison guards are one again allowed to touch an alleged war criminal while moving him between Guantánamo’s most clandestine prison and legal appointments
None of the injuries were described as life-threatening
A soft neoprene construction offers custom-fit comfort that will work with most small frame revolvers or automatics
Tips and insight from female officers to others, whether they’re just starting their careers or are well-salted veterans
Suit filed over pregnant CO forced to take an unpaid leave of absence after she was switched from light duty to shifts guarding cellblocks due to understaffing
5 women say they endured sexual harassment at the hands of staff under Warden Robert Stewart and four other officials while working at the facility
“To actually achieve this position I’m proud of it”
Government is contesting a military judge’s interim order barring female guards from escorting al-Hadi to attorney-client meetings and court hearings
Filed gender discrimination complaints against two military judges who are forbidding female officers from handling prisoners to and from legal meetings
Cpl. Katherine Ponder stopped an inmate from escaping her patrol car, despite being shot
Warden Hope Cooper took over full-time after the departure of Richard Koerner
Debbie Field succeeds Robin Sandy who retired from the board Jan. 7
As lieutenant, she will serve as watch commander overseeing operations at the facility
Designing and building armor for female officers can present issues of particular concern
Robin Sandy, a longtime Idaho Board of Correction member and the first woman to serve as chairman, has retired after 18 years
Kim Brockramp is a 23-year veteran of the DOC
On Monday, Laura Balditt made her next leap to become the first female captain in the BCSO Detention division’s history
Veronica Garrett, 49, is facing ten counts of sexual conduct in a correctional institution
