Correctional Officers' Week

One week each May is designated as Correctional Officers' Week by the American Jail Association (AJA) in recognition of the vital role played by correctional personnel in the nation's criminal justice system.

Correctional personnel work under demanding circumstances and face danger in their daily work 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 corrections staff.