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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Washington Governor Seeks New Juvenile Facility to Combat Overcrowding
On Nov. 25, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, state leaders and community stakeholders announced plans to develop a new juvenile facility that will help manage persistent overcrowding in the state’s existing juvenile facilities.
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New Officer Training Center Opens in Former Correctional Facility
Over the course of eight years, Missouri’s statewide prison population dropped 30%. In 2019, Cameron, Mo., two correctional facilities, Crossroads Correctional Center (CRCC) and Western Missouri Correctional Center (WMCC), consolidated into one space.
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Public-private partnerships: Building Community Through Tech and Second Chances
The power of a second chance is undeniable. When individuals in the justice system have the right tools, they can transform their lives, supporting their families and communities. We’ve seen firsthand how technology, education, and mentorship lead to life-changing outcomes as a result of our work to bridge the digital divide by connecting incarcerated individuals with their loved ones and providing content to help them prepare for reentry.
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North Carolina Breaks Ground on New Solar Energy Project
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) has begun construction on a new 500-kilowatt solar energy project at the state’s newest prison, Tabor Correctional Institution.
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Michigan Department of Corrections Combats Contraband in Mail
To help address the flow of dangerous contraband into correctional facilities, the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is rolling out a new technology to confidentially manage and verify privileged mail being sent to inmates.
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Middlesex County Receives Prestigious Correctional Healthcare Award
In collaboration with Alabama-based correctional healthcare company, NaphCare Inc., the Middlesex County Office of Adult Corrections and Youth Services received the National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s (NCCHC) Pinnacle Award, the highest honor in correctional healthcare.
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California Model Being Noticed Nationwide
In March 2023, California Gov. Gavin Newsom established the California Model, a plan to transform the state’s criminal justice system by building safer communities through rehabilitation, education, and reentry. An October visit from Connecticut and Washington state correctional officials sets the stage for future collaboration and innovation, as correctional leaders aim to develop safer and more effective correctional environments across the country.
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Challenges Facing Jails Today – and Tomorrow: Findings From an NCCHC Resources Survey of Jail Leaders
By Claire Wolfe MPH, MA, CCHP, and Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP Within jails, both custody and health staff are
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Building Bridges: The Collaboration of Architectural Practices in Designing Justice Buildings
By Steve Sestic, Cristi Glenn & Memo Terres In professional practice, the architecture and design of justice buildings holds significant
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