AJA Establishes COVID-19 Officer Relief Fund
 
 
The American Jail Association, in conjunction with its generous business partners, has established a Corrections Officer Relief Fund to assist those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

To be considered for assistance, complete the application form and submit it, along with a letter from your jail administrator or sheriff confirming your eligibility.  

All applications will be evaluated by the AJA Corrections Officer Relief Fund committee to determine eligibility and award amount.
 

How to Prioritize Vaccinations for Corrections

Dr. Marc Stern of the American College of Correctional Physicians has prepared "10 Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization for Corrections" for the American Jail Association. 

Please remember that our knowledge of COVID-19, including vaccinations, is rapidly changing. Therefore, at a certain point, this information can become outdated.

Read Dr. Stern's recommendations here.

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AJA User Group
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Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Join PowerDMS and AJA for our virtual user group and training event. This will be a virtual networking and learning environment to grow in your knowledge of PowerDMS.


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