Guest Editorial: Scholarly Reflections on Core Considerations for Correctional Practice (ACJ20-A0000) by Rosemary Ricciardelli, Danielle S. Rudes, and Kevin Wright

Guest editors Rosemary Ricciardelli, Danielle S. Rudes, and Kevin Wright have curated a collection of evidence-informed articles that address real-world challenges in correctional services worldwide. The issue explores diverse aspects of corrections, from institutional practices to community supervision, while highlighting promising approaches for staff, incarcerated individuals, and their families. Contributors offer practical insights grounded in research that can support positive change in fiscally constrained environments facing universal recruitment and retention challenges. Each article provides actionable takeaways intended to spark conversation and inspire humane, rehabilitative outcomes. The collection represents a meaningful effort to make scholarly work accessible and applicable to those working on the front lines of correctional services.