CE Webinar: “Psychopathy: Providing Treatment and Managing Risk”
Psychopathic individuals are overrepresented in correctional settings at a rate 15 to 25 times higher than in the general population. They are more likely
Feb 14, 2019
First Jail Accredited for Mental Health Services
Chatham County Detention Center in Savannah is the first correctional facility to achieve NCCHC accreditation for mental health services.
Jan 23, 2019
Board Chair Tom Fagan Sets His Sights on Continued Growth and Improvement
Few people know more about NCCHC’s work than Dr. Tom Fagan, who has served on the board for 22 years and recently began his
Jan 10, 2019
CE Webinar on Crisis Management Strategies
Providing crisis intervention services to patients can be a challenge for many correctional mental health professionals. In most systems, mental health crises result in
Nov 6, 2018
CE Webinar on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking and Juvenile Corrections
This presentation will discuss human trafficking and domestic minor sex trafficking, with a focus on the intersection of juvenile justice and DMST. Presented by
Nov 6, 2018
JCHC Editor Pens Letter in Support of NCCHC Standards and Accreditation
John R. Miles, MPA, editor of the Journal of Correctional Health Care, argues for accreditation and health care standards in his Editor’s Letter published
Jun 26, 2023
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
