CJM Resource List

Although general knowledge of the experienced jail manager and familiarity with current practices are what is required to pass the certification examination, the following list of resources might be of some assistance in preparing for the examination. It is recommended that candidates review the certification examination content outline listed in the Handbook for Candidates. If there are areas where you wish to increase your knowledge, the following list of resources may be helpful. It should be noted that the list of resources is neither all-inclusive nor exhaustive.

PUBLICATIONS

• American Jails magazine
  American Jail Association. Reprint articles by topics are available.
  Phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
  Website: www.aja.org
   
• Constitutional Rights of Prisoners. 6th edition.
  Palmer, John W., Cincinnati, Ohio: Anderson Publishing Co., 1999
  Phone: 800-582-7295
  Website: www.andersonpublishing.com
   
• Correctional Law Reporter
  Civic Research Institute,
  Phone: 609-683-4011, or 609-683-4450 (ordering department).
   
• Corrections Today magazine
  American Correctional Association,
  Phone: 301-918-1800
  Website: www.corrections.com/aca
   
• Detention Reporter,
  CRS, Inc.,
  Phone: 301-349-5701
  Website: www.correction.org
   
• Food Code (2009),
  U.S. Public Health Services, Food and Drug Administration
  Available through the National Technical Information Services,
  Phone: 800-553-6847, or 703-605-6000, fax: 703-605-6900|
  Website: www.ntis.gov
   
• Jail Operation Bulletins and DVD Series,
  American Jail Association,
  Phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
  Website: www.aja.org
   
• Exploring Jail Operations,
  By Kenneth E. Kerle, 2003
  Phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
  Website: www.aja.org
   
• Jail and Prison Legal Issues: An Administrators Guide, with Update
  American Jail Association,
  Phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
  Website: www.aja.org
   
• Life Safety Code Handbook,
  National Fire Protection Association,
  Phone: 800-344-3555
  Website: www.nfpa.org
   
• Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry,
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
  Phone: 202-693-1999
  Website: www.osha.gov
   
• Sheriff magazine,
  National Sheriffs' Association,
  Phone: 703-836-7827
  Website: www.sheriffs.org 

OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

• Center for Disease Control
  Atlanta, GA
  Phone: 888-232-3228
  Website: www.cdc.gov
   
• Environmental Protection Agency
  Washington, D.C.
  Phone: 202-260-2010
  Website: www.epa.gov
   
• National Criminal Justice Reference Service
  Rockville, MD
  Phone: 800-851-3420
  Website: www.ncjrs.org
   
• National Institute of Corrections, Jail Center
  Washington, DC
  Phone: 800-995-6423
  Website: www.nicic.gov

LEGISLATION

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Family Medical Leave Act
• Prison Litigation Reform Act