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Whether through our podcast, blog, or one of our various interviews, case studies, and whitepapers, our goal is always to educate and inform on the topics most pressing to the justice industry. To do this, we remain steadfast in our dedication to being lifelong learners always focused on moving the ball, and our industry, forward.

We share these insights freely with our clients and the industry because we strongly believe More Knowledge = More Power and empowering a more effective approach to justice is at the heart of every decision we make and sets the foundation for every project we take on.

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Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set You Up for Success

Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set...

Is Your Project Feasible? How a Feasibility Study Can Set...

Brett shares his insights on what feasibility studies are, how they work, and why they’re so crucial to the success of any criminal justice project.

Article | 10 MIN
Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

Unit Management Pt. 2: Strategies for Successful Implementation

For agencies who may feel intimidated at the thought of instituting Unit Management for their facility, there are operational experts and consultants who can help.

Article | 8 MIN
The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

The Guiding Principles of Unit Management

Unit Management is the way in which prisons are operated; not just units. It takes large correctional facilities and breaks them into smaller recognizable units.

Article | 10 MIN
If You Are Not Learning, You Must Be Dead: The Value of Professional Organizations
Corrections

If You Are Not Learning, You Must Be Dead: The...

Corrections

If You Are Not Learning, You Must Be Dead: The...

As long as we are alive and breathing, we must be learning. Living a good, prosocial, and productive life, depends on our ability to learn and adapt positive learning into...

Article | Mary Livers | 8 MIN
Revealing the Hidden Costs in Higher Education Facility Maintenance
Higher Education

Revealing the Hidden Costs in Higher Education Facility Maintenance

Higher Education

Revealing the Hidden Costs in Higher Education Facility Maintenance

Maintaining the physical infrastructure of higher education facilities is a complex task that involves a variety of factors. When equipment malfunctions or systems fail, corrective maintenance steps in to address...

Article | Landon Carrell | 5 MIN
Improving Staff Retention: 7 ‘New Tricks’ Us ‘Old Dogs’ in Justice Leadership Must Embrace
Corrections

Improving Staff Retention: 7 ‘New Tricks’ Us ‘Old Dogs’ in...

Corrections

Improving Staff Retention: 7 ‘New Tricks’ Us ‘Old Dogs’ in...

With new techniques, we can do a better job of retaining and promoting the most promising of our newest and most talented staff.

Article | Mary Livers | 8 MIN
Visioning Workshop Overview: A Step-by-Step Guide
Corrections

Visioning Workshop Overview: A Step-by-Step Guide

Corrections

Visioning Workshop Overview: A Step-by-Step Guide

Chloe Jaco, a seasoned justice planner and expert on visioning sessions, walks you through each essential step of a successful visioning workshop.

Article | Chloe Jaco | 15 MIN
A Deep Dive into Visioning Sessions with Chloe Jaco
Corrections

A Deep Dive into Visioning Sessions with Chloe Jaco

Corrections

A Deep Dive into Visioning Sessions with Chloe Jaco

In this video, we hear from Chloe Jaco, an expert justice planner who has years of experience leading impactful and effective visioning sessions.

Article | Chloe Jaco | 10 MIN
The Power of Visioning Sessions in Criminal Justice Planning: Insights from an Expert
Corrections

The Power of Visioning Sessions in Criminal Justice Planning: Insights...

Corrections

The Power of Visioning Sessions in Criminal Justice Planning: Insights...

A visioning session is a wonderful opportunity at the beginning of a project to bring together all the stakeholders that are part of the process, or even touch the process,...

Article | Chloe Jaco | 10 MIN
The “Back-to-Basics” Approach to Effective In-Service Staff Training
Corrections

The “Back-to-Basics” Approach to Effective In-Service Staff Training

Corrections

The “Back-to-Basics” Approach to Effective In-Service Staff Training

In a prior blog post, I spoke to the common challenges faced by correctional leaders on their journey to a more restorative approach to corrections. I highlighted the immense impact...

Article | Gary Mohr | 8 MIN
Supply Chain Issues, Workforce Shortages, and Price Hikes, Oh My!: 9 Budgeting Best Practices to Navigate an Extremely Volatile Construction Economy
Corrections

Supply Chain Issues, Workforce Shortages, and Price Hikes, Oh My!:...

Corrections

Supply Chain Issues, Workforce Shortages, and Price Hikes, Oh My!:...

Anyone associated with the world of design and construction knows that construction prices have been extremely volatile in recent years – it’s no secret. In fact, there are countless data...

Article | Ed Whatley | 10 MIN
Criminal Justice Facility Master Planning: Aligning Needs and Optimizing Results
Corrections

Criminal Justice Facility Master Planning: Aligning Needs and Optimizing Results

Corrections

Criminal Justice Facility Master Planning: Aligning Needs and Optimizing Results

While rarely “easy,” planning can be straightforward when certain things – one’s current state, available resources, applicable limitations, and desired future outcome – are known. When one or more of...

Article | J. Richard Davidson | 8 MIN