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| In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating "National Correctional Officers’ Week." For every year since, the first full week in May has been recognized as National Correctional Officers’ Week to honor the work of correctional officers and other correctional personnel nationwide.
Correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger daily. To recognize the contributions made by the men and women who work in jails, prisons, and community corrections across the country, NCJRS presents the Correctional Officers’ Week Special Feature, which is a compilation of resources related to correctional facilities and their staff. | ||
| Publications
Hitting the Wall: Dealing with Stress in Corrections Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Advisory Council 2010 Annual Report Report on Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails |
Related Resources
Bureau of Justice Statistics: Corrections Statistics National Institute of Corrections National Institute of Justice: Corrections | |
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Are benefits available for correctional officers who are disabled by an injury while on duty? What is less-lethal technology? Where can I find a listing of National Institute of Justice (NIJ) approved stab resistant body armor?  More Q&A |
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