By The Council of State Governments Justice Center Staff On January 3, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (pictured below) delivered his State of the State address, highlighting progress on a number of fronts, including efforts to combat the state’s behavioral health...
The New York Times By Erica L. Green and Annie Waldman This article was reported and written in a collaboration with ProPublica, the nonprofit investigative journalism organization. Every day Ron Jackson walks into work and is reminded of his failures. As Mr. Jackson,...
Efforts to build robust postsecondary education programs in prison have accelerated in recent years, with support from a broad range of groups, from correctional officers to college administrators. This report from the Vera Institute of Justice and the Georgetown Law...
Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse Trauma work significantly impacts the brain and body of justice professionals. This webinar will present interventions that a person can use to mitigate these effects; it will also discuss the personality types that are drawn to...
By The Council of State Government Justice Center Staff The significance of employment for people returning to their communities from incarceration is well known; however, jobs are not always easy to find. Many state corrections departments face challenges not only...
