Strategic Planning Revolutionizes Inmate Care at James A. Karnes Corrections Center
Over the past decade, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has embarked on a transformative journey to reimagine its approach to justice.
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Shaping the Future of Corrections: Insights from the 2025 ACA Winter Conference
The 2025 American Correctional Association (ACA) Winter Conference, held Jan. 10-14 in Orlando, Fla., brought together correctional professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of corrections.
The Role of Drones and Counter-UAS Efforts to Combat Contraband
The rapid advancement of drone technology has introduced new challenges for correctional facilities, as criminal organizations increasingly exploit drones to smuggle contraband into prisons.
Director’s Report: An Inside Look at the Process to Bring Nebraska’s Newest Prison Online
I believe that successful rehabilitation and reentry are not just a corrections responsibility; they are the responsibility of an entire state.
Study Shows NCCHC Accreditation Raises Healthcare Standards, Reduces Mortality, Recidivism
By Fay Harvey CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Groundbreaking findings were recently…
Transforming Correctional Facilities with Biophilic Design
Correctional facilities, once designed purely for containment and security, have been undergoing a significant transformation. Historically, carceral environments were stark, institutional spaces that often intensified the trauma stress, and mental health challenges faced by inmates.
In Midst of Recent Tragedy, Safety Remains Paramount in Correctional Settings
On Dec. 27, the Prison Violence Consortium released two policy briefs outlining the findings of a study aimed at understanding prison violence as well as recommendations for reducing and preventing violence in correctional facilities.
Pueblo County Jail to Balance Efficiency and Security
When the new Pueblo County Jail opens in early 2026, it will meet nearly all of the county’s correctional needs under one secure and sustainable roof. The nearly 167,000-square-foot facility, estimated at $145.8 million, will solve ongoing crowding and maintenance issues that are pervasive in the existing 509-bed downtown jail, while setting inmates and staff members up for safety and success.
The Contraction of Detention Equipment Contracting: How a shrinking marketplace for key subcontractors impacts the corrections industry
Correctional News (CN) spoke with Jeff Goodale, AIA, NCARB, OAA, senior project director of civic justice at HOK and editorial board member for CN, about the role DEC contractors play in the corrections industry, the impacts of consolidation on the market and how to identify value in a DEC partner.
Correctional Leaders Association to Partner with Correctional News
The Correctional Leaders Association (CLA) has established a new partnership that will deliver Correctional News content directly to CLA members…