Federal Guidelines Released for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails
2023 Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: released by US Department of Justice
Jun 13, 2023
Share the Benefits of Working in Correctional Health Care
The NCCHC Young Professionals Committee is working on ways to attract and retain students and early career professionals in correctional health care. “Correctional health
Jun 9, 2023
AA Inside Correctional Facilities: Resources
The day of Bob S.’s last drink, June 10, 1935, is AA’s founding date.
Jun 5, 2023
Partnerships: Critical to Improve Jail Operations
I recently attended the annual conference of the American Jail Association (AJA) in Omaha. AJA President Louis Quinones has made mental health a primary
Jun 1, 2023
Share Your Ideas and Best Practices at the 2024 Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
The deadline is August 4 for the 2024 Spring Conference in St. Louis.
May 16, 2023
Revised Position Statement on Violence in Correctional Settings is Released
The NCCHC Governance Board has approved a new position statement, Public Health Implications of Violence and Correctional Settings. The statement replaces Prevention of Violence
Nov 10, 2025
Honoring Veterans in Correctional Health Care
Thank you for your service.
Nov 10, 2025
NCCHC Annual Awards Honor Correctional Health Care’s Best and Brightest
NCCHC’s annual awards pay tribute to leaders and innovators who have enriched the field.
Nov 8, 2025
NCCHC Releases Publications to Ease Transition to New 2026 Jail, Prison, and Mental Health Standards
200+ slides show all changes compared to the prior editions.
Nov 1, 2025
Improving Diabetes Care in Corrections: National Diabetes Month
Incarcerated individuals have higher rates of diabetes.
Oct 30, 2025
Suicide Prevention Study Seeks Participants
Researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health are looking for people to participate in INSIGHT (Incarceration and Suicide: Investigating policies that close gaps in
Oct 29, 2025
One Gift. Twice the Light.
NCCHC will match donations up to $25K through Dec 31.
