Keeping the ‘Community’ in the Women’s Community Correctional Center
By Kat Balster Including the word “rehabilitation” in its name was important to the Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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Albemarle County Approves Renovation for 1970s-Era Jail
The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ) board of directors recently approved a $49 million renovation for ACRJ, a correctional facility that hasn’t seen many upgrades since its initial construction in 1975.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New Sherriff’s Office in Ohio
Following three major studies on the Lake County Jail that highlighted the need for new construction, county leaders broke ground Nov. 22 on a new Sherriff’s Office in Painesville, showcasing the county’s ongoing commitment to safety and security.
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Nevada Detention Facility Earns Pinnacle Award
On Oct. 22, Nevada’s Washoe County Detention Facility (WCDF) — in collaboration with Alabama based NaphCare Inc. — was honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Award by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), the top distinction in correctional health care.
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New Indiana Facility Designed to Address Addiction and Overcrowding
Whitley County celebrated the grand opening of its new 58,320-square-foot sheriff’s office and detention center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29.
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A Look at Fresno’s New West Annex Jail
Fresno’s 115,000-square-foot West Annex Jail is now expected to open by the end of 2025 after a 3-year delay.
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Jackson County Anticipates Spring Opening for New Detention Center
Construction has begun on a new and improved Jackson County Detention Center to replace the county’s current downtown facility.
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Chilton County Begins New Courthouse Construction
Alabama’s Chilton County has officially begun construction on a new and improved $32 million county courthouse that will be more accessible and navigable in the community.
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Beltrami County’s New Jail Breaks Ground
On Sept. 25, Minnesota’s Beltrami County officially broke ground on the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center after years of planning, preparation and community involvement.
Read MoreSan Diego County Completes Second Phase of Youth Transition Campus
San Diego County has officially completed the $98 million Youth Transition Campus in Kearny Mesa, Calif., capping a years-long effort to replace the county’s outdated Juvenile Hall, which offered “limited space for rehabilitative programming and behavior health services,” according to Tamika Nelson, chief probation officer.
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