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Great topic here. Self defence in critical for officer safety. We all need to be able to protect each other. When needed, I have no issues using empty hand controls, OC Spray or Taser to win. We must always win in any situation. Many staff don’t employ the techniques. They don’t like physical force. I for one, love it... full thread

There are obvious arguments against cross-gender supervision that remain rather primitive and deal directly with older methods of jailing with no regards for rehabilitation. These older methods relate to the old-fashion turn key style of lock up, where no effort is made to prevent recidivism and interactions with the inmate population was extremely limited. Being that corrections have evolved and more effort is now being geared towards rehabilitation, correctional officers are now being force to interact with the inmate population in a more productive and detailed manner... .. full story

Also this week:

• Interviewing for Integrity
• Building the Communications Puzzle: Reinforce the Importance of Good Communications
• Situational Factors
• PREA Mandates in Juvenile Justice Facilities: Protecting the Health and Wellness of our Youngest Inmates

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• April – Health & Wellness – Coverage of current health & wellness issues and programs editor@corrections.com]

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Victim Witness Coordinator

Implements the Sheriff’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program by providing crisis intervention counseling, court support, social services referrals, community education, and training; performs related duties as required. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Administrative Services Bureau...

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events

• Apr 11-14, 2015 – NCCHC Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
• Apr 19-22, 2015 – American Jail Association (AJA) Annual Conference and Jail Expo
• Apr 29-May 01, 2015 – Wyoming Sexual Assault Summit
• May 06-08, 2015 – Prisoner's Family Conference
• May 07-08, 2015 – ILGIA 7TH ANNUAL MAY 2015 INLAND EMPIRE GANG SYMPOSIUM
• May 18-22, 2015 – 2015 Victim Offender Dialogue Summit and National Association of Victim Service Professionals in Corrections Conference
• July 14-16, 2015 – World Congress on Community Corrections

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• Spectrum's President and CEO Recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health for Visionary Leadership
• Spectrum Hires New Executive Director to Lead Rapidly Growing Inpatient and Residential Division
• Corizon Health Awarded Two New Contracts
• 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

"Greater even than the greatest discovery is to keep open the way to future discovery."
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