Category: The Comms Post

For generations, corrections has been defined by three core responsibilities: care, custody, and control. They are foundational. They are necessary. And they are not going away. But they are no Read more

In the high-stakes world of corrections, communication is not a support function. It is a mission-critical discipline that can build trust, calm tension, shape public understanding, and at times save Read more

Corrections is not a profession that begins and ends at the facility gate. Long shifts, mandatory overtime, missed holidays, late-night phone calls, and emotional strain follow staff home. The work Read more

Every January, the internet fills up with ambitious resolutions: inbox zero, flawless work-life balance, daily yoga, no carbs. Corrections communicators know better. The new year doesn’t bring fewer incidents, slower Read more

There are moments in this profession that test the limits of even the most seasoned communicator. In recent weeks, the corrections community has experienced two devastating losses. In New York, Read more

In corrections, strength is often defined by control, security, and command presence. Those are essential. But there is another form of strength that deserves equal attention—especially in communication. Kindness. Not Read more

In corrections, we communicate with many audiences—elected officials, journalists, community partners, and our own staff.But two of the most overlooked are also the most personally invested: the families of our Read more

Corrections is a profession built on consistency and discipline, yet too often our communications and recognition efforts feel reactive or last-minute. We scramble on the morning of Correctional Officers Week Read more

Walk into any statehouse hearing on public safety. Watch a breaking news segment after a violent crime. Listen to debates on justice reform. You’ll hear about police. You’ll hear about Read more