The Vision Behind Ohio’s Juvenile Justice System Transformation
In late 2023, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine established the Juvenile Justice Working Group (JJWG) to conduct a thorough and holistic review of the state’s juvenile justice system.
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Design Selected for New 540-Bed Lorain County Jail in Ohio
The Lorain County Jail Advisory Board has selected a 540-bed podular design for a new county jail, moving ahead with the larger concept after months of debate over cost, capacity and day-to-day operations.
Ohio Breaks Ground on Projects Shifting Juvenile Corrections to Smaller Facilities
Ohio officials have launched construction of four new youth corrections facilities in Northeast Ohio intended to support safer operations and more individualized treatment in a smaller setting, part of the state’s efforts to move away from large, centralized campuses.
Ohio Gov. Nominates New Department of Behavioral Health Director
Tia Marcel Moretti has been nominated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine as Director of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH).
Ohio Grants $24 Million for Jail Construction, Renovation Projects
Late last month, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Director Annette Chambers-Smith announced that the state will award more than $24 million in grants to support construction and renovation projects at three jails across the state.
Ribbon Cut at New Greene County, Ohio Justice Center
On Nov. 19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Greene County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the recently completed Greene County Gene Fischer Justice Center just outside the city of Xenia.
Annette Chambers-Smith
Annette Chambers-Smith, director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, has been appointed chair of the Correctional Leaders Association’s Healthcare Committee.
Todd Ishee
Falcon Inc., a nationwide consulting and management firm in the justice, healthcare and safety sector, has named Todd Ishee as a senior expert.
Strategic Planning Revolutionizes Inmate Care at James A. Karnes Corrections Center
Over the past decade, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has embarked on a transformative journey to reimagine its approach to justice.
Historic Ohio Courthouse Plans Big Window Project
Nearly 100 windows from the 144-year-old Licking County Courthouse in Newark may finally be replaced soon.