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Therapeutic prison furniture - can it help redu...

Probably everybody knows that the US has one of the highest rates of incarceration. And unfortunately, we also have a high rate of released prisoners repeating their crimes (or committing...

What Precautions Can Employers Take To Handle t...

Winter is here, and it brings a myriad of health and work safety hazards with it. Along with the most obvious effects of cold stress and illness which can be...

What is the Difference Between Base Layer Appar...

Believe it or not, we tend to get a lot of questions about underwear.  One of the questions people ask is: what is the difference between "baselayer apparel" and "thermal...

When Should You Use Therapeutic Restraints in B...

It may sound like "therapeutic" and "restraints" don't go well together, but medical and behavioral healthcare professionals sometimes have a real need for physical restraints to ensure the safety of...

What you should know about PREA - the Prison Ra...

A lot of people ask questions related to PREA – from prison administrators who are concerned about maintaining compliance at their detention and corrections facilities, to concerned members of the...

What Should Schools Consider Regarding Metal De...

Many school districts today are understandably concerned by the levels of violence in our schools, both actual and potential.  In addition to the increasing levels of "normal" school violence such as...