correctional healthcare Archives

NCCHC’s 2026 Standards Strengthen Safety, Coordination and Risk Reduction in Correctional Healthcare

3 months ago3 months ago8 mins

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has released the 2026 Standards for Health Services in Jails and Prisons and Standards for Mental Health Services in Correctional Facilities, setting new benchmarks for safe, effective and coordinated care in correctional environments.

Transforming Treatment and Technology in Women’s Corrections

9 months ago11 mins

The rise in the percentage of justice-involved women necessitates gender-responsive policies, appropriate operations and intentional correctional design.