by Encartele Inc. | Mar 30, 2019 | Correctional Insights
It goes without saying that prison food leaves a lot to be desired. A former inmate interviewed by the BBC discussed the notable difference in food quality between his two prison stints—one that took place in the 1990s and the other in the 2010s. Over time, “state...
by Encartele Inc. | Mar 25, 2019 | Correctional Insights, Tips & Facts
Having a parent go to jail can be an extremely traumatizing experience for a child. Whether it’s the mother or father, the negative effects of parental incarceration touch every area of a child’s life. Criminal justice expert Eric Martin states the following:...
by Encartele Inc. | Mar 15, 2019 | Correctional Insights, Recidivism
Post-traumatic stress disorder normally thought of as something that only affects soldiers and military members coming back from a stressful deployment. In fact, PTSD can affect anyone who has gone through some terrible event like an accident, rape or natural...
by Encartele Inc. | Feb 25, 2019 | Correctional Insights
Regardless of your political view, the government shutdown had serious implications for federal workers around the country. However, it wasn’t only federal employees who felt the impact of the government shutdown, but inmates as well. So let’s discuss the...
by Encartele Inc. | Oct 3, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Tips & Facts
“I was in a solitary cell for five days, only allowed one hour in the courtyard. You could go crazy after a while,” Asli Erdoğan wrote of her time in a Turkish jail. “I spent 48 hours without water when I first arrived. I was in shock, which worked a bit...
by Encartele Inc. | Sep 25, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Tips & Facts
A company is only as good as the employees that they hire, so finding the right person for the job is a vital, sometimes tedious, task. For many jail administrators, this task of recruiting and hiring correctional officers can often be all the more onerous. If you...