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Official Publication of the American Correctional
Association
Corrections Today
2008 Editorial Calendar
FEBRUARY
Juvenile Corrections.
This issue will focus on various topics related to the treatment and
rehabilitation of juvenile offenders as well as the unique needs and challenges
presented by this population. Possible topics include: education,
administration, mental health, staff training, the Prison Rape Elimination Act
and more. Submission deadline:
Sept. 12, 2007.
APRIL
Partnering for Success.
Creating successful partnerships between corrections and other entities benefits
the offender and the community. In this issue, we will look at reentry
partnerships and collaborations between public health, other government and
nonprofit organizations, academia/education, etc. Submission deadline:
Nov. 15, 2007.
JUNE
Best in the Business.
Our 18th annual Best in
the Business issue once again will recognize top correctional staff. This issue
also will include subtheme articles on health care.
Submission deadline: Jan. 9, 2008.
AUGUST
Work Force Issues.
The correctional work force is
constantly changing and has become a concern for administrators. Possible topics
in this issue include: recruitment, training and education, the aging work force
and grooming new leaders, retention, and the changing expectations of today’s
work force. Submission deadline: March 12, 2008.
OCTOBER
Safety and Security. In corrections, the safety and security of staff, offenders and the
community is a paramount concern for the field. This issue will explore areas
such as technology, training, security threat groups, terrorism and homeland
security.
Submission deadline: May 14, 2008.
DECEMBER
Military Corrections.
Articles will address various aspects of military corrections which could
include changing populations, foreign locations and unique characteristics of
this segment of corrections. This issue also will include subthemes articles on
the impact of substance abuse on corrections. Submission deadline: July 9, 2008.
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