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.
Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Samantha Davis, who stopped at the gas station before going to work, held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped cuff the suspect
The inmate punched the sergeant, causing her fractures to her facial bones and detaching her retina in her right eye
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office correctional sergeant held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped her cuff the suspect
A correctional officer on her way to her daughter’s pre-K graduation noticed a house fire and stopped to help
She reported finding a swastika and the letters “KKK” written on a door frame in the jail last September
Amanda Kulkin is suing for alleged sexual harassment, hostile work environment, disparate treatment and retaliation
The former inmate stalked the correctional officer and tried to have a restraining order removed before breaking into her house and attacking an unnamed man
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
