Across the country, healthcare systems are increasingly called upon to respond to behavioral health crises manifesting within correctional environments.
Dr. Elizabeth Falcon, Psy.D., CCHP-MH, MBA, is a nationally recognized Correctional and Forensic Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience developing, implementing and managing behavioral health programs.
Over the past year, as news on projects, people, products and other developments in the corrections field unfolded, Correctional News was there to cover not only what transpired, but what impacts those events could have the industry as a whole.
In an industry that’s traditionally slow to enact large-scale changes, correctional lock manufacturer Southern Folger Detention Equipment Company isn’t afraid to evolve on its own terms.
Throughout history, seemingly unconnected events have produced unintended consequences that have had generational effects.
Caring for justice-involved youth demands a holistic, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate approach that addresses not only their immediate needs but also fosters long-term health and well-being.
In the world of corrections, even the smallest choices about policies, programs and equipment can have a big impact.
When flooding devastated the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW) in 2016, it left the state without any dedicated facility for women offenders.
As we enter the holiday season, most of us are thinking about family gatherings, travel plans and hopefully getting their annual flu shot.
The corrections construction and detention equipment industry is at an inflection point.
Recognizing longtime and emerging industry leaders.
Winners announced at annual Corrections Summit.
