Prisons
Statewide Prison Language Mandates: Where Intention and Implementation Diverge
Date Published
December 2024
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Improving DCRA Transparency Through Public Data Tables
October 2024
During this webinar, BJA personnel provided background information about the Death in Custody Report Act (DCRA), highlighted BJA's commitment to improving data quality and transparency associated with DCRA, and demonstrated forthcoming data tables.
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The Unintended Effects of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) in a Maximum-Security Prison for Women: Weaponization, Bullying, and Compulsory Heterosexuality
Date Published
March 2024
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
FY24 Enhancing Correctional Practices to Protect Vulnerable People: Technical Assistance and Microgrant Program
Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
Training 3 of 6: How to Report Prison-based Deaths
March 2024
The purpose of this training is to provide guidance on reporting prison-based deaths in accordance with DCRA.
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Training 1 of 6: Reporting Deaths from the Full Universe
March 2024
The purpose of this training is to provide guidance on reporting deaths from the full universe in accordance with DCRA.
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The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): Snitching, Sexuality, and Normalizing Deviance
Date Published
2022
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
An Assessment of the Knowledge, Support, and Behavior Surrounding the Implementation of the Prison Rape Elimination Act
Date Published
2023
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): Snitching, Sexuality, and Normalizing Deviance
Date Published
July 2022
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Prison Technical Implementation Guide
First weeks out: Social support stability and health among formerly incarcerated men
Date Published
August 2021
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored,
NIJ-Sponsored
Role of Corrections Officers in Jail/Prison Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs
Date Published
May 2021
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Prison/Jail Medication Assisted Treatment Manual
Date Published
May 2021
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
This program provides funding to state and local governments and federally recognized tribes for demonstration projects within confinement settings, including adult prisons and jails, juvenile facilities, community corrections facilities, law enforcement lockups and other temporary holding facilities, and tribal detention facilities.
Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP)
PIECP programs place people who are incarcerated in realistic work environments, pay them prevailing wages, and give them a chance to develop marketable skills that will increase their potential for rehabilitation and meaningful employment on release.