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Cooey:
18 years in Corrections. Deterrence is beginning to work now? I do not see it. US still has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world based on 'deterrence' and its not working. Cognitive-behaviour programs work and if the juvenile offender is given a sentence where he can get suitable programming it is possible to reduce recidivism and habilitate or rehabilitate the offender... full thread

We have all seen the Hollywood versions of police informants-snitches-you know, those shady characters meeting under a bridge by a river across from the big city at 3 AM. Or- in an empty parking garage, where the ‘snitch’ is on one side of the pillar, out of sight-talking to the plain clothes cop. And then the cop gives the informant some money for the information and they both quietly leave... full story

Also this week:

• Sock Puppets and Learning
• Tips for Diagnosing Appendicitis
• Administrative Segregation in U.S. Prisons
• ‘Lost soul’ Finds New Purpose Through WCCW Braille Program

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Reno County Sheriff's Department

Preservation of peace, control crime and enforce all state and federal laws and regulations. Ensure safety of all persons and property within the Reno County jail. Ensure safety and security of facility, maintain security rounds and logs, vigilant observation of medical and suicidal inmates and conduct and log daily inmate counts. Control distribution and use of keys and tools. Perform booking procedures for incoming/outgoing inmates, process inmates according to state statutes, maintain booking records and case jackets and record and secure inmate property...

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• May 05-06, 2016 – Seattle, WA: Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
• Oct 13-14, 2016 – Portland, OR: Breakthrough Strategies for Working with Troubled Youth
• Oct 16-19, 2016 – 2016 IACTP Annual Conference
• Oct 23-28, 2016 – ICPA 18th AGM and Conference

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• Spectrum Health Systems President and CEO Charles Faris to Retire in July
• 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
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• 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
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated
• GTL Houston Expansion Project Reflects Continued Commitment to Best-in-Class Data Center Infrastructure
• Orange County, California Awards ITS Contract to GTL
• Assessing whether an electronic monitoring program is right for you
• GTL Sets Annual Record for Visitation Management: Leads Industry in Combining In-Person and Video Visitation Technology

quote of the week

"But man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated."
– Ernest Hemingway

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