CJO Resource List
Although general knowledge of the experienced jail officer 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 CJO 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
Phone: 301-790-3930, fax: 301-790-2941
Website: www.aja.org
- Correctional Law Reporter
Civic Research Institute
Phone: 609-683-4011 or 609-683-4450 (ordering department).
- Detention Reporter
CRS, Inc.
Phone: 301-349-5701
Website: www.aja.org
- 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
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Rockville, MD
Phone: 800-851-3420
Website: www.ncjrs.org
- National Institute of Corrections, Jail Center
Longmont, CO
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
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