Hosted by the National Sheriffs’ Association Pregnant women present a unique set of medical, social, logistical, and custody issues for jails. This webinar, presented by an ob-gyn who has worked in jails and on developing best practices guidelines, will highlight some...
Hosted by The Council of State Governments Justice Center with funding support from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance Date: Thursday, Dec. 13 Time: 2–3:30 p.m. ET This webinar will cover system-level strategies to maximize outcomes for...
Vera Institute of Justice By Karina Schroeder “Pronoun Showdown,” announced Stephan Thorne as he stood in front of a classroom of 15 or so sheriff’s deputies—new employees attending a mandated training session. It’s a catchy phrase that Thorne likes to use when he...
Hosted by the National Resource Center on Justice Involved Women (NRCJIW) Date: Monday, Dec. 18 Time: 2–3:30 p.m. ET This webinar will highlight the findings and lessons learned from a national Jail Summit co-sponsored by the NRCJIW and the American Jail Association...
Hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance use and mental health problems may challenge a woman’s ability to parent effectively. During pregnancy, a woman’s health behaviors have lasting impacts for both the mother and the...
