The Jails and Justice Support Center: A vital resource for the nation’s jails

The Jails and Justice Support Center (JJSC) assists jails in creating and sustaining safe, humane, and effective environments for their populations, including incarcerated individuals, staff, and visitors. Our vision is to create safer, healthier communities by helping jail leaders establish and sustain safe and healthy environments. We achieve this vision by delivering innovative services and support that help jail leaders identify and address policies, procedures, and protocols that decrease the likelihood of a death in custody and/or respond to a death(s) in custody.

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Upcoming Events

The JJSC team will be in attendance at the following events:

American Jail Association (AJA) Conference
May 16 – 20, 2026

National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) Conference
June 8 – 11, 2026

National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference
July 17 – 20, 2026

 

Resource Highlights

Health and Reentry Project (HARP) TTA Application

The Health and Reentry Project (HARP) aids sheriffs, jail administrators, and state corrections agencies in addressing factors that contribute to recidivism, supporting operations-responsive reentry partnerships, and strengthening continuity of care approaches. Jail leaders interested in assistance should complete this online form.

Overdose Mapping Tool

This tool allows researchers, policymakers, journalists, and the general public to create county-level maps illustrating the relationship between community and population demographics and fatal drug overdoses—including opioids—in the United States.

"The Jails and Justice Support Center, developed in close collaboration with stakeholders who operate jails, plays a pivotal role in the Bureau of Justice Assistance's commitment to delivering direct and impactful assistance to the criminal justice field. Sheriffs, jail administrators, county leaders, and other stakeholders nationwide will reap the benefits of information, resources, and technical assistance designed to address the specific needs and challenges faced by jails today."
Karhlton Moore
Former Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Director
"The collaboration between the National Institute of Corrections and its federal partners in launching the Jails and Justice Support Center is a significant step towards better serving the nation's sheriffs and jail administrators. It highlights NIC's long-standing dedication to supporting them and their vital role in the criminal justice system. Through this collaborative effort, they can access the resources and assistance needed to manage their jails effectively and promote community safety."
Holly Busby
National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Deputy Director