Correctional Families – Collateral Damage?
In ongoing discussions and movements across the nation several [...]
Running the Race and Raising the Flag: An Analogy for Desert Waters
The Comrades is an ultramarathon which takes place yearly [...]
An Act of Congress
Desmond Tutu once said, “There comes a point when [...]
Being Nice Could Save Your Life – Now AND Later
Working in corrections is a very complex endeavor. It’s [...]
Why We Need SafetyNet Accreditation
For the past 21 years, Desert Waters has persistently [...]
Safeguarding Staff Wellbeing By Applying The Big 7 To Interactions With Persons In The Criminal Justice System
In this article I’d like to share with you [...]
Wellness Playbook for Champs
It occurred to me one night during a conversation [...]
Prison Reform & Staff Wellness Are Inextricably Linked
For the past 20+ years, Desert Waters Correctional Outreach has been [...]
A House Divided CANNOT Stand: The Critical Need for Staff Unity
I’ve heard many a time the saying that perception [...]
An Ounce of Prevention
Historians tell us that in 1736 Benjamin Franklin pointed [...]
