National Correctional Officers' Week

In 1984, then-President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5187 creating "National Correctional Officers Week." The first full week in May has since been recognized as National Correctional Officers' Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide.

Correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily lives. To recognize the contributions made by the men and women who work in jails and prisons across the country, NCJRS presents this compilation of resources related to correctional facilities and staff within the facilities.

Please select a topic from the following list or from the section at the right under the heading "Correctional Officers Week" to learn more:

• Equipment and Technology 
• Correctional Officer Stress 
• Training 
• Violence and Victimization in Correctional Facilities