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Ask a CCHP-MH what they like about the work they do, and their passion for it is evident.
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On May 19, Liesl Hagan, MPH, Senior Scientist for Correctional Health, Office of the Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease
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by Kavita Khajuria, MD, Forensic Psychiatrist, Twin Towers Correctional Facility
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by Kavita Khajuria, MD, Twin Towers Correctional Facility
A new white paper, From the General Public to America’s Jails: MAT Saves Lives, highlights the role of jails in providing medications for opioid use
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The new Edward A. Harrison Excellence in Correctional Health Care Leadership Award was created in 2021 to honor long-time NCCHC President/CEO Edward A. Harrison, who retired
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Across the country, mental health professionals in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities serve on the front lines.
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This process supports CQI, identifies emerging issues, evaluates progress, and strengthens collaboration.
Min Arrest Age Blog
There is no nationally mandated minimum age for arresting and prosecuting children—here’s why that needs to change, according to experts.
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National Correctional Officers Week is a meaningful opportunity to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and steady presence of correctional officers across the country.
Spring Conference 2026 Scholars
The deadline is June 14.
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What stood out most in New Orleans was a shared focus on what can be built together.