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Official Publication of
the American Correctional Association
Corrections Today
2010 Editorial Calendar
FEBRUARY
The Money Issue.
This issue will focus on the costs associated with corrections. Possible topics
include budgets, leadership in tough economic times, justifying programs and
expenditures, health care costs, inmate wages and fees, housing inmates for
other jurisdictions, and wages and training. Submission deadline:
Sept. 9, 2009.
APRIL
Jails.
Jails are a key component of the criminal justice system. Possible topics
include programming, crowding, partnerships, health care, management issues and
classification. Submission deadline:
Nov. 11, 2009.
JUNE
Best in the Business.
Our 20th annual Best in the Business issue once again will recognize
top correctional staff. Submission forms are sent to adult and juvenile
correctional agencies as well as ACA’s chapters and affiliates. This issue also
will include subtheme articles on mental health. Submission deadline for
subtheme articles: Jan. 6, 2010.
AUGUST
Offender Programs.
Correctional programming has become an
important policy issue due to the large number of offenders being released.
Policymakers and corrections practitioners are eager to learn more about the
effectiveness of programs. This issue will look at several programs and their
impact on offenders’ lives.
Submission deadline: March 10, 2010.
OCTOBER
Corrections as a Career.
The correctional work force is constantly changing. This issue will explore ways
to encourage people to enter the corrections field and remain throughout their
careers. Possible topics include recruitment and retention, training, leadership
development, education, promoting corrections, and professionalism.
Submission deadline: May 12, 2010.
DECEMBER
Breaking the Cycle.
In this issue, we will look at how to break the cycle of crime and incarceration
in both adult and juvenile corrections. Possible topics include intervention,
reentry, assessment, programs and partnerships. Submission deadline: July
7, 2010.
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