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A Tribute to Professionalism, Dedication and Courage The first week of May marks National Corrections Officers and Employees Week as it has since it was fully inaugurated in 1984. It is the time set aside specifically to honor the significant contributions of corrections professionals all over the country. National Correctional Officers and Employees Week serves as a poignant reminder of the dedication, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the women and men who work in our nation's correctional facili ties. These individuals, from correctional officers to administrative staff to healthcare providers, all play a critical role in upholding the rule of law, ensuring public safety and facilitating the rehabilitation and reentry of individuals in their care. The work of correctional employees is often challenging and fraught with risks, yet they carry out their responsibilities with professionalism, integrity and a steadfast sense of duty. They are the backbone of our criminal justice system. Let us not only applaud the tireless efforts of these dedicated professionals but also reflect on the im portance of their work in shaping a safer, more just society. Their contributions may often go unnoticed, but their impact reverberates far beyond the walls of our correctional facilities, shaping the fabric of our communities and contributing to a more equitable and secure future for all. We dedicate these seven days annually to recognize these great public servants, but we should not hesitate to make every day an opportunity to honor, praise and cherish all of the women and men in corrections.

With the highest honor and respect,

Denise M. Robinson ACA 108 th President

Robert L. Green ACA Executive Director

Opposite page: Photo courtesy Florida Department of Corrections; Background, this page: Adobe Stock/Leigh Prather

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