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The MMPI has been utilized extensively for assisting agencies in trying to determine which personality types they feel are best suited to work with youth, but like any pre-service tool, they are only as good as the supporting training and culture an agency provides to deter negative events from employees... full thread

Today’s society is suffering the same phenomena as those who work inside prisons. There appears to be a lack of trust between the public and law enforcement that has driven a wedge between them which seems to be getting wider by the day. Not pertinent to all communities, it shows a serious problem developing as trust is an intangible value that is needed to get the job done and get it done right... full story

Also this week:

• Good days, bad days
• Unconscious Bias in Prisons
• Preparing for a Green Cleaning Program in Your Facility
• Impact of Charity & Volunteerism at Correctional Facilities

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• December – Charity/Volunteerism – Impact of Charity & Volunteerism at correctional facilities editor@corrections.com]

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Juvenile Detention Officer II

Provides direct supervision to youths in a 24-hour detention facility to ensure the health, safety and welfare of each youth is in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and all applicable standards. Provides individual and group counseling to all youths to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives...

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events

• Jan 11-14, 2015 – American Probation and Parole Association's 2015 Winter Training Institute
• Jan 20-24, 2015 – National Sheriffs' Association 2015 Winter Conference
• Feb 06-11, 2015 – American Correctional Association's (ACA) 2015 Winter Conference
• Mar 03-07, 2015 – Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Meeting
• Apr 19-22, 2015 – American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Conference and Jail Expo
• Apr 29-May 01, 2015 – Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit

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• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract in California with City of Santa Ana
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated

quote of the week

"The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%."
– Andrew Carnegie

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