Modernizing Corrections for a Safer Florida
When deployed safely in corrections settings, tablets replace idle time with purpose, providing incarcerated individuals with platforms for learning, communication and case management.
When deployed safely in corrections settings, tablets replace idle time with purpose, providing incarcerated individuals with platforms for learning, communication and case management.
Each May, National Correctional Officer Week offers an important moment to pause and thank the dedicated professionals who protect our communities from behind the walls of correctional facilities.
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.
In my fifteen years spent working at the intersection of education and corrections, I’ve learned that the time individuals spend during incarceration should be time spent preparing for their successful reentry.
Before my 25th birthday, I found myself facing a daunting prison sentence of over 100 years.
In recent years, the use of drones to deliver contraband to prisons has become a serious concern.
The February 2022 opening of the County of San Diego Youth Transition Campus (Phase I) represented a major shift in the design of juvenile detention facilities, as well as the development of a one-of-a-kind, national model.
A brand-new courthouse is planning a spring launch in the Pine Tree state, with the aim to truly embrace ‘justice for all’ while being eco-friendly as well.
Correctional facilities face many challenges. Serving a highly transient population, correctional administrators must uphold the legal rights of inmates and adhere to strict regulatory requirements ensuring their well-being.