About Justice Planners

a criminal justice and corrections consulting firm that provides technical assistance, project management, standards compliance, training, analyses and audits of jails, detention centers, county prisons, courts and community-based organizations. With nearly 30 years of experience, the staff at Justice Planners is committed to improving the image and professionalism of corrections. 

is the founder and president of Justice Planners. His extensive work history covers service as a Correctional Officer in state and local facilities, Transition Team Leader, and Detention Bureau Commander in a local Detention Center. Mr. Richardson was on staff with the National Institute of Corrections where he served as a Correctional Program Specialist and Technical Assistance Manager for the Jails Division. There, he developed delivered and managed training programs, technical assistance to local agencies across the country, and managed the development of key documents for local detention professionals. Some of these documents include the Staffing Analysis Workbook for Jails, second edition, the Resource Guide for Jail Administrators, and the Resource Manual for Transition to a New Jail.

With more than 30 years work in the field of corrections, Mr. Richardson understands the importance of collaboration between multiple agencies and the complex workings of the Federal, State and Local Governments. 

SPECIALTIES: Jail and prison assessments, staffing analyses, new facility planning and programming, policy and procedure review and development, transition and activation training and assistance, compliance audits, mental health initiatives; ACA and NCCHC standards, state standards, alternatives and diversion planning and implementation. 

provided quality services and solutions to state and local facilities, both large and small, across the United States and abroad. A few of these include a staffing analysis of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, GA (2,600 inmates), a master plan for the Maricopa County Detention Center, AZ (8,000 inmates), a program for a new courthouse for Will County, IL (36 courtrooms), a needs assessment for the Fayette County Prison, PA (240 inmates), programming replacement jail facilities in Ottawa and Thunder Bay, ON (720 and 350 beds respectively), as well as transition and activation training and assistance for several new facilities across Mexico and the United States.  

We understand . . .

the importance of operational effectiveness. We conduct our work in a meaningful, results-oriented manner tailored to meet the individual needs of our client. Justice Planners has a passion for developing customized programs centered on our client’s needs and requirements.   Our team of experienced consultants has extensive operational experience and expertise in corrections, staffing, auditing and master planning. Allow us to help you improve the image, functionality and efficiency of your organization.