Correctional law

Among the more difficult challenges existing within personnel management is conflict resolution.

This meeting focused primarily on topics related to the role of the jail in the local criminal justice system.

This presentation will increase the user's understanding of the risks associated with the use of restraints, tools to reduce risk, and the proper w

Liability issues related to correctional training programs are discussed. Participants will be able to:

"This manual will help jails both to understand risk and its implication for jails and to develop a formal, effective risk management program that

“In 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, decided Florence v. Board of Chosen Freeholders, #10-945, 132 S. Ct. 1510, 2012 U.S. Lexis 2712.

The legal liabilities that probation and parole officers face as they perform their duties are explained.

Topics covered include: some religious issues in jails--head coverings, skirts, Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and i

Neck restraints are a valuable but sometimes still controversial procedure for the use of force by police officers and correctional personnel ...

Legal issues that impact jails are covered.