By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Prisons are breeding grounds for infectious diseases. Learn about several initiatives correctional facilities have taken in order to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
By Dr. Gary Deel
Can the U.S. criminal justice system be reformed to rehabilitate inmates? Learn how Norway’s correctional system is based on the idea that no offender is beyond the capacity for rehabilitation.
By Dr. Gary Deel
Why are recidivism rates in the U.S. so high? Learn how Norway’s correctional system, which has very low recidivism rates, is structured differently. What could the U.S. correctional system do differently to change its approach to rehabilitative justice?
By Dr. Gary Deel
What is the purpose of the criminal justice system? In the first part of this series, learn how the system is focused on punishment and vengeance, which makes it very difficult to implement restorative justice practices.
Coronavirus has taken a huge toll on correctional officers and their families. Learn about new guidelines to protect staff as well as changes to LODD benefits that ensure the families of officers killed by COVID-19 will receive benefits.
During an international webinar, correctional professionals discuss the use of alternative prison models in countries like Denmark and Sweden. Learn about the benefits these countries have experienced with reduced recidivism rates and rehabilitated inmates.
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Prisons and jails are facing a growing crisis as the coronavirus spreads quickly among inmates and staff. Learn about the potential problems of instituting prevention measures such as releasing non-violent offenders early.
By Kerry L. Erisman
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the court system to a standstill, dramatically increasing case backlogs. Learn how coronavirus has changed the way law enforcement and correctional officers do their job and the impacts the pandemic is having on the entire criminal justice system.