The Moss Group

The Moss Group is proud to work with agencies on solutions that address complex issues. One area where we have been a trusted partner is helping develop solutions on effectively supervising incarcerated individuals who are transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse....

Mara is joining TMG in the role of Director of Strategy and Growth where she will focus on developing and executing a growth plan for TMG including business development, strategic partnerships, marketing, and new product offerings

This coming Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT, a virtual event will be held where there will be a discussion on rewards and sanctions in the correctional environment and how research and lessons from on-the-ground implementation can be used to promote a healthy and productive workplace.

This article examines whether three states’ correctional officer training academies increase newly hired officers’ confidence (i.e., self-efficacy) in the tasks they will be asked to perform upon beginning their jobs.

The Moss Group is very excited to share an article written by a couple of our very own team members! This study borrowed an innovative method from organizational psychology to get a better understanding of why corrections officers might leave their positions. Join us as we congratulate Rollin Cook, TMG Project Director; Dr. Alexander Burton, TMG Consultant; and their colleagues on this publication!

Darrick Alvarez serves as a Recruiter for the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). He is a twenty-three-year veteran of the agency with a master's in criminal justice administration from Ferris State University. Darrick served for eight years in the Army...

Lyle Mee serves as a Staff Development Coordinator at the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, James River Correctional Center.    Brandon Stoddart serves as a Staff Development Officer at the North Dakota Department of Corrections and...

Cherry Taylor serves as a Training Officer at the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC.) She has been with the department for three years and "could not be happier" with her job. With an Arts and Science degree and experience lecturing at the college level, Cherry...

Tanisha Black serves as a Leadership and Professional Development Training Specialist at the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC.) She is a twenty-two-year veteran of the agency. Tanisha received her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan...

Annette Chambers-Smith was appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (ODRC) in January 2019.  She has a degree in organizational management and brings thirty years of corrections experience. She has received many awards and...