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Professional Development News

New resource for corrections executives Updated study guide for Certified Corrections Executive Certification published T he American Correctional Association has just pub- lished an entirely updated Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Certified Corrections Executive (CCE) and Certified Corrections Executive/ Juvenile (CCE/JUV) are: – – Bachelor’s Degree plus one

study guide for the Certified Cor - rections Executive certification exam. This updated study guide contains everything a corrections executive will need to know to become a Certified Corrections Executive (CCE). “The field of corrections is changing at a rapid rate and with new challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic stretch- ing corrections executive to their limit, this new study guide will give new and veteran correction executives everything they need to know to be the best trained corrections professionals around,” said Denaye P. Prigmore Director of Professional Development at the American Correctional Association. Certification as a CCE leads to improved job performance, better outcomes for staff and populace and quicker advancement up the career ladder. The American Correctional Association’s Certified Corrections

(1) year work experience in present position at the executive level.

– – HS/GED, plus one (1) year work experience in present position at the executive level, plus seven (7) years of full-time corrections experience.

Executive certification ensures executives are up to date with the latest research and best practices of corrections. The Study Guide is designed to prepare for the examination for Certified Corrections Executive (CCE) status but is also extremely useful as a resource for certified ex - ecutives and for corrections officials in general.

“This updated study guide is the one place a corrections executive can turn to tackle virtually every problem that arises in the manage- ment of a correctional facility,” Prigmore added. “As corrections professionals if we continue to edu- cate ourselves, we not only benefit, but our facilities, agencies, and the corrections field as a whole benefit,” Prigmore concluded. u

To obtain your copy of the updated study guide or to inquire about certification process, please contact the American Corrections Association today at acaprodev@aca.org.

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