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Resources & Links

What's New in the
2011 Juvenile Standards

Check out this Spotlight article for a summary of the major changes to the new edition.

New Position Statement

• Management of Chronic Pain

Guidelines for
Disease Management

New juvenile guidelines address obesity and sickle cell disease.

Medication Assisted Therapy

NCCHC has developed a free educational program for jail administrators and others.

2008 Standards:
Guide to the Changes

Learn what's new in the latest editions of Standards for Health Services for jails and prisons.

Mental Health Standards and Accreditation

NCCHC offers standards and an accreditation program specifically for correctional mental health services.

Health Status of
Soon-to-Be-Released Inmates

This landmark report to Congress is the result of the largest, most comprehensive study of its kind.

Let NCCHC be your guide as you navigate the complex world of correctional health care. Our Standards for Health Services are the foundation, enumerating the recommended requirements for correctional health services. But beyond that, we offer customized technical assistance to facilities and systems striving to meet the standards, position statements that address emerging issues not covered in the standards and guidelines to help providers manage care for patients with critical chronic diseases.

In this section you'll also find common standards-related questions and answers, information for authors who would like to pursue publishing opportunities with NCCHC, and links to agencies and organizations involved in correctional health care.