Ohio Courthouse Receives Design Award
The new Delaware County Courthouse—completed last year—was recently awarded a Design Excellence Award by the West Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
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Michigan Jail Project Put on Hold
Mich: COVID-19 and its impact on the current jail population and economy has put plans for a new county jail in Macomb County on hold.
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Using Technology to Flatten the Coronavirus Curve in Jails
In this digital age, technology has become almost impossible to avoid.
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Staying Ahead of COVID-19 in Corrections: Hernando County Detention Facility
We have had many health scares over the last few decades, especially in the area of detention.
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Securus Contributes Free Communications to Help Inmates Stay Connected
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many correctional agencies across the country to make the difficult but medically necessary decision to limit individuals entering facilities, including temporarily suspending in-person visitation.
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New Medical Observation Unit Slated for Utah Jail
A new $9 million medical observation wing at the Davis County Jail is targeted to open in 2021.
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NCCHC Spring Conference Shifts to Virtual
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) is bringing the Spring Conference to its attendees this year.
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Vera Institute of Justice Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Corrections
The Vera Institute of Justice, based in Brooklyn, recently unveiled some coronavirus guidelines and supportive information resources for administrators, officials, and staff who work in jails, prisons, and immigration detention and youth facilities.
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38 Test Positive for COVID-19 at Rikers and New York Jails
Nearly 40 individuals had been infected with the coronavirus at the Rikers Island complex and nearby jails as of March 22.
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Boston’s City Hall Council Chamber Renovation Receives Honor
Boston’s City Hall Council Chamber was recently recognized with a 2019 William D. Smith Memorial Citation Award for Accessible Design from the Boston Society of Architects.
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