Becky Scott, Director of the Hudson County Correctional Center, discusses the challenges and strategies of implementing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder with
May 7, 2024
Honoring America’s Correctional Nurses and Officers
National Correctional Officers Week and National Nurses Week overlap this year.
Mar 12, 2024
NCCHC Resources Managing Director Fred Meyer Elected to the Board of American Jail Association
Fred Meyer, MA, CJM, CCHP, will serve on the American Jail Association Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term. Mr. Meyer retired as deputy
Oct 31, 2023
New Members Appointed to NCCHC Resources Board of Directors
Kane, Martin, and Salke bring expertise and strategic experience
Sep 29, 2023
From the Field: The Opioid Crisis and Evolving Challenges in Jails and Prisons
Substances referred to in the community as “Tranq” and “Frankenstein” have increased the potency and dangers related to opioid abuse.
Aug 14, 2023
Perspectives from the Field
Commonalities across the country in operations and leadership issues
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
Feb 3, 2023
MAT: Education Isn’t Enough
Adopting MAT requires training, new processes, and most importantly, a new outlook and understanding of addiction.
Dec 13, 2022
Opioid Settlement Funds Becoming Available for Corrections
A unique opportunity to secure funding for MAT for opioid use disorders.
Dec 2, 2022
Emotional Health in Corrections
Working with the incarcerated population in a challenging environment is no easy task.
