The Jails and Justice Support Center: A vital resource for the nation’s jails
The Jails and Justice Support Center (JJSC) assists jails in operating safe, humane, and effective environments for their populations, including incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors. We help jail leaders identify and address policies, procedures, and protocols to decrease the likelihood of a death in custody and/or respond to a death(s) in custody. At the Sheriff’s or CEO’s request, the JJSC delivers expert guidance on the identified core topic(s), those topics critical to preventing deaths in jail settings. The JJSC also serves as a single point of entry for other federally funded programs and resources.
Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) Conference
July 26 – 28, 2026
Overdose is the leading cause of death for people exiting a correctional setting and reentering the community. There are several strategies sheriffs can use to help reduce the risk of overdose for people re-entering the community.
This report will highlight recent resilience-focused approaches to help mental health providers promote and support effective life skills strategies among correctional officers.
In this JJSC Data Bulletin, we describe current and historical data on jail suicides in the US, discuss contextual and correlating factors pertaining to jail suicides, including the relationship between jail suicides and substance use withdrawal, and present strategies demonstrated to prevent in-custody suicides.