The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) partnered with researchers from Austin Peay State University and the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) to conduct interviews with a sample of jail staff across the state. This project was made possible through funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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To address correctional staffing challenges and increase job satisfaction among staff working in Tennessee’s jails, CJI conducted interviews with a sample of jail staff across the state.
TCI, a state agency that regulates standards and guidelines, monitors certifications, provides technical assistance and research, and educates staff within local jails and adult correctional facilities, utilized these interviews to learn more about the stressors jail staff face and determine potential strategies to increase job satisfaction.
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