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Justice Department Grant Establishes New Center to Improve Conditions and Environments in Jails

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia----The Office of Justice Programs (OJP)’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) announced today a grant award of almost $2 million to establish the Department of Justice Jails and Justice Support Center to help create and maintain safe environments for people in the custody of the nation’s jails and those who work in jail facilities. The American Jail Association is a partner in the effort. Read more.

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Corrections Staff Hurricane Ian Relief Fund The American Jail Association has established a fund, which can be used to help corrections officers and staff who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian.
	Applications for the fund            are now closed.
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Attending the AJA Conference and Jail Expo provides you with the tools to better operate and support both your facility and your professional development.   Sample Training Workshops at the 2023 Conference: Changing the Culture in Corrections Case Management Assessment and Considerations in Jails How to Recruit Staff in Today's Environment: Our Journey Making Cell Construction Work: A Case Study in Optimizing Corrections Construction  “Knock It Off”…Resolving Conflict – The Coach in Corrections

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	JAIL MANAGER CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
	The AJA Board of Directors and the Jail Manager Certification Commission (JMCC) are seeking to fill a vacancy on the Commission.  Join a great team and become involved! Click here for more information.

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