American Jail Association

06/02/2026

Level up your career, strengthen your agency, and join the growing community of certified corrections professionals. Earn your AJA certification and show the field what leadership looks like.

Learn more: https://linktr.ee/americanjail

06/01/2026

Peer support training strengthens wellness and resilience across correctional agencies. Read the Q2 feature.

https://americanjailassociation.foleon.com/american-jails-magazine/quarter-2-2026/institutional-resilience-peer-support-training-as-a-systemic-wellness-strategy-for-correctional-agencies

05/29/2026

The 2026 AJA Conference & Jail Expo was an incredible week of learning, connection, and collaboration. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in Wisconsin and helped make this year’s event such a success.

Be sure to watch for the Quarter 3 issue of American Jails for a full conference recap, photos, and highlights from Milwaukee.

We can’t wait to see you all in Spokane in 2027.

05/29/2026

Nice Greenup County Detention Center !

05/29/2026

Awesome job Orange County Corrections Department, Florida!

05/28/2026

The American Jails Podcast brings real stories, real challenges, and real solutions from leaders across the field. Whether you missed an episode or want to revisit your favorites, now’s the perfect time to get caught up.

Listen now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhCLcCxNVJ_tI7eIpXHRMaveHl9k1Ge8a&si=sGV-qMLtNeBLM8sW

05/28/2026

Congratulations Stark County Sheriff's Office!

05/28/2026

Pretty cool program here Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, N.C.!

Another Successful CPR Class at Rutherford County Detention Center

We are proud to recognize the second men’s group to successfully complete CPR certification training at the Rutherford County Detention Center. Through the support of a generous private organization, these participants were given the opportunity to gain valuable life-saving skills while working toward positive personal growth.

Thank you to our Detention staff, ICC instructor Michael Crater, and our community partners for continuing to support programs that promote accountability, confidence, and second chances.

Please join us in congratulating this group on their achievement!

05/27/2026

The Jail Executive Institute, the nation’s premier leadership program for jail executives, is now accepting applications. This immersive, multi‑segment experience is designed to strengthen strategic thinking, elevate decision‑making, and prepare leaders for the complex challenges facing today’s correctional environment.

Spots are limited.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, now is the time to apply at https://linktr.ee/americanjail