Resolutions

AJA Resolutions

Over the years, the American Jail Association has adopted resolutions supporting professionalism, safety, ethics, operational excellence, and the advancement of local corrections throughout the Nation.

Each resolution can be accessed individually by selecting the appropriate document below.

Operations, Standards & Jail Management

Access to Communication Services at Just, Reasonable, and Fair Rates Direct Supervision Jails [Principles of Direct Supervision] Ensuring Safe and Adequate Staffing Levels in Detention Facilities Humane Interstate Transportation of Inmates Professional Jail Guidelines and Inspections Privatization of Jails

Health, Safety & Special Populations

Breathing Emergencies Connected to Restraint Housing of Individuals with Mental Illness in America’s Jails Infectious Disease Control Juveniles in Jails Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment of Individuals with Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD) in America's Jails Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD) in American Jails Practice of Strip Searches Public Correctional Policy on Correctional Mental Health Care Use of Restraints on Pregnant and Postpartum Detainees Use of Restrictive Housing

Professionalism, Ethics & Workforce

Code of Ethics for Jail Professionals Correctional Officers’ Week Professional Development Supporting a Respectful Workplace Use of the Term “Guard”

Justice, Reentry & Legal Issues

Literacy and Education Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act Practice of Strip Searches Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reentry of Offenders Support for the Designation of Jail Officers as Sworn Public Safety Professionals and the Implementation of Pay Parity Support of Pretrial Services, Deflection, and Diversion Initiatives

Partnerships, Advocacy & National Support

National Academy of Corrections Funding National Commission on Correctional Health Care National Institute of Corrections Budget Support for Strategic Leadership and Academic Partnerships