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
Mar 12, 2025
NCCHC Releases New Jail Guidelines for Medical Treatment of SUD
This free publication incorporates evidence-based recommendations for implementing and evaluating MAT programs,
Mar 11, 2025
Honoring Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors in Correctional Health Care
March is a month of recognition for three essential groups in correctional health care: Social Workers, Health Care HR Professionals, and Doctors. These professionals
Mar 6, 2025
Investing in Tomorrow: Scholars & Scholarships in Focus
Jenny educates her clients on the physiological effects of stress.
Feb 20, 2025
Building the Future: Workforce Development in Correctional Health
February’s focus is on the cornerstone of correctional health care—our workforce.
Feb 18, 2025
Revised Position Statements Support Youth in Custody
The Governance Board recently approved three revised position statements that protect youth in custody.
Feb 14, 2025
NCCHC Foundation Opens Scholarship Portal for the Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
The scholarship application portal is open for the upcoming Correctional Mental Health Care Conference. This is an incredible opportunity for individuals passionate about improving
