Corrections_Today_July-August_2022_Vol.84_No.4

American Correctional Association Corrections Today July/August 2022 Vol. 84, No. 4

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Similar, but not identical Prison myths about men and women relationships By Daniela Barberi, Megan Stoltz, Shannon Magnuson and Danielle S. Rudes, Ph.D.

20 A warmer welcome

How visitation keeps families connected By India Duke

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BE STRONG, STAY PROUD, KEEP MOTIVATED

A glimpse into the Secure Diversionary Treatment

A Tribute to Professionalism, Dedication and Courage Highlights from National Corrections Officers and Employees Week 2022

National Correctional Officers and EmployeesWeek May 1–7, 2022 Thank you …this week and always!

Program By Allie Lovell

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North Carolina Prisons Innovation Institute Affecting change from the inside out By Charles Mautz

Scan here to register for a candid conversation webinar with your

correctional peers on May 4, 2022 or visit https://tinyurl.com/2022COWeekRegister

Scan here after May 4, 2022 to view the webinar replay or visit https://tinyurl.com/2022COWeekReplay This project was supported by Grant No. 2019-RY-BX-K003 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Cover photos: Abstract yellow background: istock/enjoynz; Playground photo courtesy Eric Lyle; Family photo: istock/Prostock-Studio

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