Let’s Flip the Script on Public Perception of CO
We are highly trained professionals. We face tough choices every day. We do the right thing. And it makes a difference.
You’re Watching Out for the Inmates … Who’s Watching Out for You?
In our ongoing conversations with jail staff and leadership across the country, we’ve compiled a list of the top skills COs can build to stay in control and injury-free.
It’s Time to Talk About Officers’ Mental Health
Mental health concerns among correctional officers are very real, and they’re not going away. It’s time to start talking about it.
Shift Your Expectations: Good Behavior IS Possible
The NIC has been advocating for thoughtful inmate behavior management for over a decade, and their six-step process is foundational in many jails today.
How Safe is Your Jail Staff? There IS More You Can Do.
We’ve been working with jails around the country for decades, and we’ve found a few best practices can greatly reduce violent incidents and keep everyone safer.
The 5 Traits of Effective Restrictive Housing Systems
One of the most common ways to balance these competing priorities is to use restrictive housing. Restrictive housing is a term for any inmate treatment that involves three basic elements.