Supporting Individuals Working in Our Nation's Jails
Justice Department Solicits Public Comments on Prisoner Rape Standards - In an important step to implement the U.S. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), as of March 10 the Department of Justice is soliciting public comments on the recommended Standards for the Prevention, Detection, Response, and Monitoring of Sexual Abuse in Detention. [Click here for more information.]
Productive Jails: A One-Day Jail Forum - Join the National Correctional Industries Association for its "Productive Jails: A One-Day Forum" on March 23, 2010, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Duke Energy Center and discover new ways to turn inmate idleness into productive activities. [Click here for more information.]
"Discover Corrections" Website To Address Workforce Issues - The Bureau of Justice Assistance is addressing workforce development issues in corrections by providing funds to the Council of State Governments/American Probation and Parole Association to develop and implement the Discover Corrections website. [Click here for more information.]
Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Conference - The 13th National Conference of Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice set for September 19-22, 2010 in Denver. [Click here for more information.]
Fallen Correctional Officers To Be Honored -
Ceremony to honor fallen correctional officers set for Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Washington D.C. [Click here for more information.]
Court Rules Strip Searches of Inmates Constitutional - Federal court rules that searches are needed to prevent contraband coming into detention centers. [Click here for more information.]
Open Government Plan - Justice Department launches open government initiative. Your input requested. [Click here for more information.]
About the American Jail Association (AJA)
Since 1981, the American Jail Association has been the only national, nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to supporting those who work in and operate our Nation's 3,200-plus jail facilities by offering high quality training, education, and networking.
AJA also serves as an advocate and voice. We monitor and address current and proposed legislation affecting the safety, effectiveness, and bottom line of jail operations, programs, and services.
Our members come from every facet of the correctional field, including security, health care, education, and food services. Our membership ranges from line staff, to mid-level managers, to sheriffs and jail administrators. We also have agency, corporate, affiliate, student, and retired members.
If you are not already a member, we invite you to be a part of this community of correctional professionals.
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