APRIL 2025

Upcoming Events

05/04 - 05/10: National Correctional Officer and Staff Appreciation Week

05/19 - 05/23: American Jail Association (AJA), Conference & Jail Expo

06/23 - 06/27: National Sherriff's Association (ASA): Annual Conference

07/20 - 07/21: National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

08/21 - 08/26: American Correctional Association (ACA): 155th Congress of Correction

08/24 - 8/27: American Probation and Parole Association (APPA): 50th Annual Training Institute

National Correctional Officers and Employees Appreciation Week

May 4 - 10, 2025.

Since 1984, National Correctional Officers and Employee Appreciation Week has been officially observed in the United States every May. This is a week dedicated to recognizing the vital role that correctional staff play in our justice system.

We share our gratitude and support for the hardworking men and women who ensure safety and contribute to many important services in our correctional facilities.

Learn more here

WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

The Moss Group is excited to announce our most recent hire, Grace Yunis.

Grace joined TMG's leadership team as the Managing Director of Program Delivery and Quality where her focus is on client delivery, quality control, and program operations. Grace is excited to join the TMG team and creatively develop solutions to streamline delivery, increase team collaboration, and enhance the client experience.

Prior to joining TMG, Grace most recently served as a Director for Guidehouse solely focused on public sector consulting. Across her 10+ year tenure with Guidehouse, she held numerous roles focused on client delivery and led large teams developing and implementing solutions related to data modernization, Information Technology (IT) governance, project and portfolio management, strategic planning, communications, process improvement, and change management. Grace earned her master's in business administration from Georgia State University, received 2 BA degrees from Wofford College, and holds a PMP certification. In her spare time, Grace enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, hiking, reading, and baking.

Please join us in welcoming Grace to TMG!

Culture Corner

A new monthly section where we will share our latest thinking, use cases, and resources specific to culture transformation in corrections.

PREA - The Longview

As many of you know, the PREA Resource Center (PRC) is no longer receiving federal funding. We would like to thank all of those that supported and contributed to the important work of the PRC over these last several years.

While the structures around PREA are changing, there are some constants. For example, the PREA statute and regulations are still in place, and the existing audit requirements are currently in effect. In addition, the underlying issues addressed by PREA, including sexual safety, security, and good operational practice remains at the heart of what we do as correctional professionals every day.

The Moss Group (TMG) has always seen PREA as a vehicle towards the broader idea of creating a culture of safety, dignity and respect through trusted reporting mechanisms, strong leadership, effective policies and practices, and exceptional professional development. Our mission remains, and we continue to work with agencies to address these operational and organizational factors, serving as a trusted partner. Please reach out to us with any questions or to start a conversation. We look forward to hearing from you.

Mara Dodson (MDodson@mossgroup.us)

"Uncertainty primes us to ask questions and absorb new ideas"

- Adam Grant

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

and Criminal Justice

By Caleb Asbridge, The Moss Group.

Building an AI-Ready Culture in Corrections: More Than Just Technology

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already beginning to reshape how justice and corrections agencies think about risk, efficiency, and decision-making. From predictive analytics to report generation, the possibilities seem promising—maybe even a little overwhelming. But for all the focus on algorithms, data pipelines, and software procurement, one factor seems to be consistently underestimated: organizational culture.

Culture is a corrections agency’s operating system. If that system is not prepared to support AI, no tool—no matter how powerful—will work as intended. The success or failure of AI adoption is not just about how good the tech is. Success hinges on how ready the people are to work with it, question it, and trust it.

Continuing Reading Here

Professional Boundaries in

Confinement and Community Settings

TMG is proud to partner with the Carey Group to launch a new online training focused on professional boundaries in confinement and community settings.

TMG and The Carey Group recognize that professional boundaries are key to safety and security. This training is designed for staff that work directly with clients and the incarcerated population to develop strategies to build rapport, recognize signs of potential abuse or violations of boundaries, and consider how to help colleagues who may be struggling with boundaries.

The training helps fulfill PREA standard 115.31 (8) how to avoid inappropriate relationships with incarcerated individuals. This training is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for 2.5 hours of Continuing Education Credit.

Click HERE to find more information.

Registration is Open!

TMG's 2025 Virtual PREA Investigations Training Dates Have Been Released!

Tuesday, March 18 (adult)

Monday, May 19 (juvenile)

Friday, September 10 (adult)

Friday, November 14 (juvenile)

One-day Virtual Specialized PREA Investigations training covers key topics that support the requirements under the PREA specialized investigations training standard and covers key skills and scenario-based learning.

Topics include:

Investigating both sexual abuse and harassment allegations, trauma-informed interviewing, interrogation techniques, evidence collection, proper use of Miranda and Garrity, report writing, substantiating cases, the role of prosecutors and SANE nurses in the process, and more!

With Cari Gerlicher

and Jeff Shorba

Valuable BJA Resources for Training

At a Glance...

Click here for access to more BJA Training Academy Resources!

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