Official Publication of the American Correctional Association
Corrections Today
2012 Editorial Calendar

FEBRUARY/MARCH
Standards and Accreditation. Throughout the country, we have seen the importance and benefits of standards and accreditation. This issue will examine issues pertaining to this aspect of the corrections field. Possible topics include: new standards, auditing and the accreditation process. Submission deadline: Sept. 7, 2011.

APRIL/MAY
Reentry Programs. The issue of offender reentry and re-integration into society has become a primary concern for the corrections field. In this issue, we will focus on successful reentry programs and why they are effective. These programs address the barriers to successful reentry and recognize why this phase in the criminal justice system is so critical. Articles will explore what those in different areas of corrections can do to make reentry work. Submission deadline: Nov. 10, 2011.

JUNE/JULY
Best in the Business. Our 22nd annual Best in the Business issue once again will recognize top correctional staff. Submission information is sent to adult and juvenile correctional agencies as well as ACA's chapters and affiliates. This issue also will include subtheme articles on correctional health as a career. Submission deadline for subtheme articles: Jan. 4, 2012.

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Special Populations. Offenders with special needs require specific attention on the part of correctional agencies. In this issue, we will look at these offenders and how to address their particular needs. Possible topics include: aging inmates, ICE immigrants, gangs and security threat groups, sex offenders, transgender offenders, inmates with mental and physical disabilities, military offenders, and female offenders. Submission deadline: March 7, 2012.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER
Professional Development. The development of staff in corrections is essential in retaining a qualified work force. Possible topics in this issue include: training and education, leadership development, the aging work force, grooming new leaders, retention, and the changing expectations of today's work force. Submission deadline: May 9, 2012.

DECEMBER 2012/JANUARY 2013
Women Working in Corrections. Females continue to be a growing segment of the correctional work force. This edition will examine issues that affect women working in corrections and address how they can be successful in their professional careers. Submission deadline: July 5, 2012.