By Dr. Michael Pittaro
The stigma associated with ex-prisoners often prevents these individuals from reintegrating into society. Find out how difficulty finding safe housing and stable work is contributing to high recidivism rates.
By Leischen Stelter
Probation and parole officers are in a unique position to identify domestic violence, but not if they don’t have relevant training. With this in mind, North Carolina Department of Public Safety partnered with American Military University to create the most up-to-date training for its officers and staff.
By Jinnie Chua
Incarceration is the criminal justice system’s sweeping response to drug offenses, but is it justified or sustainable? Find out how structured rehabilitation programs for non-violent drug offenders can do more to prevent reoffending.
By Leischen Stelter
Prisoners at the federal Supermax prison have committed atrocious crimes that mean they will likely never be released. With no prospect of life beyond a prison cell, how did Warden Robert Hood go about interacting and making a difference in the lives of these prisoners?
By Leischen Stelter
Prisons are prime breeding grounds for the spread of radicalization. Learn how corrections officers can intervene and identify inmates trying to recruit others.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Last year, Andrew Holland died in prison after being subjected to 46 hours in a restraint chair. Learn why prisons are unable, unprepared and unfit for caring for the mentally ill who so often end up in the criminal justice system.
By Leischen Stelter
A job in corrections is extremely stressful, especially for those who work with the most difficult of the prison population. Kelli Callahan, whose work has involved the rehabilitation of sex offenders, shares advice on how to put your mental wellness first.
By Leischen Stelter
Sex offenders are some of the most ostracised individuals among the inmate population and working with this group is not easy for corrections officers. Although the rehabilitation process can be slow and expensive, specialized treatment programs are often the best way to prevent this group from reoffending.