By Dr. Michael Pittaro
For students of criminal justice, learning from their professor’s real-world experience is just as important as what they can learn from a textbook. Read about one professor’s take on the scholar-practitioner approach to teaching.
By Rob Stallworth
Corrections officers must be able to handle immense pressure at work, but how can they prevent stress from affecting their personal lives and well-being? Download this free online magazine to find out how they can begin to navigate stress from the job.
By Natasha Amaral
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress are extremely common in corrections. After finding her co-worker attempting suicide, a corrections counselor decided to initiate a suicide prevention program at the PA DOC. Find out how the program addresses mental health so corrections staff can get the help they need before it’s too late.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
The recent suicide of Chester Bennington draws much-needed attention to the widely overlooked issue of childhood sexual abuse among boys. The lack of awareness and resources available to male victims like Bennington must be addressed. Find out more about the issue and what needs to be done.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Mandatory minimum sentencing has proved ineffective at curbing crime, especially drug-related crimes. Learn more about why mandatory minimums have been unsuccessful and why a focus on rehabilitation is needed to reform the criminal justice system.
By Leischen Stelter
The suicide rate of correctional officers is twice as high as the general population and many employees are at great risk of suffering from burnout. Are you one of them? Here's how you can practice self-care and prevent yourself from burnout.
By Dr. Michael Pittaro
Mental health and wellness are still not discussed enough among corrections employees. One criminal justice professor shares his experience of working in corrections and what more needs to be done to support employees.
By Doug Wylie
Corruption in correctional facilities is not new. What can administrators do to identify employees who might be particularly vulnerable to manipulation by inmates? AMU’s criminal justice professor Michael Pittaro discusses ways to identify and stop manipulation and corruption.
By Larson Binzer
Prisons have long been prime recruiting grounds for human traffickers. Learn how dedicated employees in the correctional system are fighting to give the issue the attention it deserves by raising awareness among correctional staff and implementing programs to educate the inmates who are most vulnerable.