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Leading with Limits: Why Having Strong Workplace Boundaries Creates Workplace Stress
Each week, AJA highlights an article from AJAlert or American Jails Magazine. This week’s featured article explores how professional boundaries can help reduce workplace stress and protect healthy working relationships.
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Conference Recap
The 2026 AJA Conference & Jail Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was an outstanding success, bringing together more than 600 attendees for five days of training, networking, and professional development.
The Jail Expo floor was packed with energy, featuring more than 180 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest innovations, technologies, and services in the field.
View HighlightsLeadership Transition
This year’s conference marked an important moment in AJA history as the Association transitioned to the 2026–2027 Board of Directors.
AJA proudly celebrates Elsie Judon, who was sworn in as AJA’s new President — and the first Black female President in the history of the American Jail Association.
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Find a Job Post a JobUPCOMING EVENTS
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1Jun
Pre-Recorded Webinar Rapid Testing in Correctional Settings
6/1/2026 to 6/30/2026 EDT
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28Jul
Direct Supervision Jail Models — Back to the Basics
7/28/2026 to 7/29/2026 EDT
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4Aug
Legal Issues
8/4/2026 to 8/5/2026 EDT
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10Aug
RMJLA Class 7
8/10/2026 to 8/14/2026 EDT
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17Aug
Objective Jail Classification
8/17/2026 to 8/18/2026 EDT
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