In this episode of Corrections Unfiltered, Brian Dawe of One Voice United discusses the daily realities facing correctional staff, including staffing shortages, burnout, family strain, and trauma. The conversation highlights why reform efforts fall short without staff input and outlines practical approaches to improving wellness, retention, and recognition across the profession.
This article examines how drones are increasingly being used to deliver contraband into correctional facilities, bypassing traditional security measures. It highlights the rapid rise in drone activity, the challenges facing enforcement, and the need for updated laws and coordinated strategies to address this evolving threat.
Using the leadership transition at Rikers Island as a case study, the piece explores broader challenges facing corrections, including rising violence, staffing shortages, and declining trust. It underscores the importance of staff engagement, strong leadership, and coordinated action in creating safer and more effective correctional environments.
Over the past few years, conversations around the use of new technology and Artificial Intelligence in Corrections has steadily gained traction. But in a profession like Corrections, what happens if frontline professionals are not included or involved in those conversations? Read more about this emerging landscape in the New Jersey Cops Magazine and how OVU believes corrections professionals can shape this new era.
Continue readingFeatured in American Jails magazine, Brian Dawe explores the impact correctional work has on officers’ families and highlights One Voice United’s Family Wellness Project, an initiative designed to support both staff and their loved ones. Through personal stories and reflections, the piece demonstrates how communication, listening, and mutual understanding can strengthen relationships and improve family well-being.
