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In American Jails Magazine - Impact on Reintegration and Service Needs for Individuals in Jails During the Pandemic

The world faced a huge obstacle in March 2020: the COVID-19 pandemic. This had a catastrophic impact on not only the world, but how the criminal justice system would handle its incarcerated population. Servick (2020) found that the nationwide jail population dropped by about 25% between March and June 2020. This was done to alleviate the overcrowding issues and quarantine requirements to keep both the incarcerated individuals and employees safe. Other reports have found that.... Read More



 

Join Us for Our 44th Annual Conference & Jail Expo!


 

Register Today!

AJA’s 44th Conference & Jail Expo is coming to Fort Worth, Texas, May 17 – 21, 2025.
Take advantage of your one chance a year to meet with your colleagues from around the nation and view the newest products on the market for your facility.

Click here for more information!
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Call For Presentations for AJA's Annual Conference - Extended to October 16, 2024

We are looking for submissions that address issues that affect the operation
of jail facilities, provide tangible ways to adapt to change, and allow for
personal and professional development and growth


Don’t just attend AJA’s Annual Conference—be a part of it by teaching!
 
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination,
and instill a love of learning.”
                                                                             Brad Henry
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Let AJA Connect You to Job Listings & Resources

There are more than 3,500 local jails and detention centers in the United States.
The American Jail Association offers a career resource center for any individual
who is seeking a position in the corrections field.  Successful candidates possess
superior skills, integrity, and knowledge.

 

Are you looking for a career in corrections or looking to hire correction professionals? Check out our Career Center
Post a career, search for a career, look at "Why Corrections?" and more.

  

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