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Bridging Behavioral Health and Justice, Part II: The Metrics Behind Successful Facility Design
Part I of this article on focused on how behavioral health facility planners balance safety and care considerations, and how embracing therapeutic design principles instead of reinforcing punitive environments can improve outcomes for inmates and staff alike.
5 Lessons Learned in My First Year as Deputy Director
When I stepped into the role of Deputy Director for the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) in October 2024, I understood that the position came with immense responsibility.
Utah Department of Corrections: A National Leader in Staffing Reforms
In an era when correctional facilities nationwide grapple with unprecedented staffing shortages, the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) is not merely holding its own: It’s charting a course to full staffing and waiting lists for officer positions.
Bridging Behavioral Health and Justice, Part I: Pre-Planning Facilities That Deliver Care Behind the Walls
Across the country, healthcare systems are increasingly called upon to respond to behavioral health crises manifesting within correctional environments.
From Program to Platform: The Evolution of Falcon, Inc.
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.
Correctional News’ Top Five Stories of 2025
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.
Locked in on Success: Southern Folger Honors its Past, Prepares for the Future
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.
Building for Wellness in Westville
Throughout history, seemingly unconnected events have produced unintended consequences that have had generational effects.
Caring for Justice-Involved Youth: The Ohio Department of Youth Services’ Model of Comprehensive Juvenile Healthcare
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.