Other Corrections

Bring together training directors from on-site observations to discuss status of project, strengths, challenges, share promising practices, and network for sustainable relationships in the correctional training field.

Corrections Officer and Staff Safety and Wellness

Corrections Officer and Staff Safety and Wellness

JSS is providing support for the adoption of BWC within correctional agencies, jails and sheriffs’ offices, understanding that their deployment, uses, retention and investigations are significantly different from police agency applications of the technology. This effort supports Category 2 grantees as well as some Category 1 Sheriff's Offices.

Join us for an RSAT-TTA webinar on the topic of risk need assessment in RSAT programs. The webinar will cover the role of assessment in minimizing recidivism, optimizing resource allocation, and avoiding the potential harm of unnecessary treatment for low-risk individuals.

Cases responded to and closed during the reporting period July - December 2024 were 409.

During this period, an online forensic interview training was scheduled. ACES training is pending for staff. The coach reviewed and made recommendations on the PREA training. A contract was approved to do camera connectivity upgrades at the Caliente facility. All other camera installations have been completed. The remainder of funds will be spent on body worn cameras to assist with video monitoring. A GAM will be submitted. The background check for Signs of Hope (victim advocacy organization) staff are complete and the training was created and is ready to be delivered.

OPSO's grant technically expired on 3/31/24. During this reporting period, the coach communicated with Ania Dobrzanska at BJA to check on whether OPSO had submitted their delinquent reports and request for a no-cost extension. During the December site-based team meeting, Ania informed the coach that OPSO still hadn't submitted any of their outstanding reports or the request for a no-cost extension.

During this review period, the coach met with the site monthly and via email during the reporting period. The video they produced was in the final editing phase and was just awaiting the Director's review and approval. The coach viewed the video early in the quarter. While technically the video was fine, and covered topics required by the PREA standards, overall the video was a disappointment.