The #ACJS Corrections Section is preparing its next newsletter! Share your publications, awards & achievements via our survey (closes Oct 19): georgiasouthern.co1.qualtric… Submit 500–1,000 word contributions by Oct 19 to [email protected] & [email protected]. Please share!

📢 Call for Submissions! 🎓 Undergrad & grad students: Submit your corrections-related research for the 2027 ACA Student Research Awards! 🏆 Cash prizes up to $500 + conference travel! 📅 Video Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 #ACJS2027 #CorrectionsResearch #AcademiaX #StudentResearch

We are excited to host our good friend and colleague, David Garlock, as this year’s keynote speaker. The conversation will focus on trauma, reentry, and ways we can better support returning citizens.

Education changes lives , even behind bars. Join us for a powerful panel on how prison education builds confidence, sharpens critical thinking, and opens doors beyond incarceration. 📍 ACJS Philadelphia 🗓️ March 4, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–3:15 PM ET 🏨 Room 401, Marriott Downtown

Join our growing community! For just $35/year (free for students), get access to resources, networking, and journals, including Corrections and 30% off The Prison Journal. Stay informed & connected! Info: acjs.org/corrections/

*John Howard Award: James Wells, @EKUCJS and... *Non-Profit Service Recognition & Speakers: Second Chance Center of Denver/Aurora THANK YOU for a wonderful conference! See you next year in Philly!

*Kelly Cheeseman Student Travel Awards: Jaylyn Magana, M.A. student @SamHoustonState Sydney Ingel, Ph.D. student @GeorgeMasonU

*Corrections Section Outstanding Member Awards: Stuti Kokkalera, @SamHoustonState Ryan Labrecque, @RTI_Intl

*Best Article in Corrections: Policy, Practice, and Research (CPPR): Luke Muentner, Mariann Howland, Valerie Clark, Grant Duwe, & @RebeccaShlafer “Understanding the Needs and Programmatic Interests of Incarcerated Parents: Findings from a Prison Needs Assessment.”

...and welcoming newly elected board members! Executive Counselor, Nic Cabage Executive Counselor, @Dragana_Derlic @GeorgiaSouthern Vice-Chair, Stacy Haynes @msstate Next! We honored our Corrections Section award winners...

We had a *GREAT* Corrections Section meeting at the @ACJS_National 2025 annual conference in Denver! We started by recognizing outgoing Executive Board members... Exec Counselor, Renee Lamphere @uncpembroke Exec Counselor, Christina Mancini @VCU Past Chair, Adam Matz, UND

Link for the latest Corrections Section newsletter: canva.com/design/DAGQ7nPW79Q… Please share this issue w/ colleagues & students & encourage them to join the Section! - Newsletter Committee (Stuti Kokkalera,Dragana Derlic,Stacy Haynes,Jennifer LaPrade,Cynthia Zhang, & Karen Hamer)

FINAL CALL for (Awards & Elections) nominations! Nominations are due TODAY for: 🎃3 Section Awards 🎃2 Executive Counselors & Vice Chair All nominations should be sent to [email protected] (with cc to the Chair, [email protected] & Secretary/Treasurer, [email protected])

The Chair will support recruitment & retention of faculty & staff, advocate for a strategic vision for the undergrad & grad programs & foster an environment of inclusive excellence for students. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025.