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Psychopathic individuals are overrepresented in correctional settings at a rate 15 to 25 times higher than in the general population. They are more likely
Chatham County Detention Center in Savannah is the first correctional facility to achieve NCCHC accreditation for mental health services.
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
Providing crisis intervention services to patients can be a challenge for many correctional mental health professionals. In most systems, mental health crises result in
This presentation will discuss human trafficking and domestic minor sex trafficking, with a focus on the intersection of juvenile justice and DMST. Presented by
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
The physical environment is critical to work effectiveness, satisfaction, and physical and psychological well-being. This has direct effects on staff and patients. For those
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A new report from the Government Accountability Office noted that while the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Prisons have policies on pregnancy-related
“Knowing the NCCHC standards and becoming certified is just as important for correctional health administrators as it is for nurses, physicians, and other health
In 2003, one of the first initiatives of the Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions, an independent academic center and public policy think tank
NCCHC’s Board of Representatives has approved new position statements on humane housing for youth and humanizing language for all.
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Thursday, February 18 at 1 pm Eastern Perspectives from Minority Law Enforcement Executives Featuring Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County NJ, and Dr. Patrick Oliver,