This Week's Corrections Connection
Wednesday | December 5, 2007
EDITOR'S CORNER
We begin December's editorial focus, corrections' impact on the community, with an article about one man's travels to the still-ravaged areas of Louisiana and Mississippi. Don Dease left for New Orleans after watching Katrina's destruction to see how he could help. In October, he went again only to find continued ruin, especially in areas where many COs live. He writes about what he finds and what corrections pracittioners can do to help their peers in need.
Jim
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Helping Katrina's kids
By Don Dease
Helping out one playground at a time
Several years ago, in the wake of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, I wrote an article about my trips to take supplies to Louisiana and Mississippi and my observations along the way. In October, I had an opportunity to visit New Orleans, and want to share my experiences and observations with you again.
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READER FEEDBACK
Regarding Supervising the cyber-offender: Are you ready?, 11/20/07
Thanks so much for mentioning our training, "Managing Sex Offenders' Computer Use," in your article. This is the first time we've been able to offer it since the Jessica's Laws have been passed around the country and we're very excited to get this info out to probation and parole officers who supervise this type of offender.
Diane Kincaid, Information Specialist, American Probation and Parole Association
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CORRECTIONS.COM FEATURE STORIES
Santa Ana, meet your match
Crime fiction writer Raymond Chandler once wrote that “anything can happen” when the hot, dry Santa Ana winds sweep through Southern California in the late fall and winter. Full story
Back on the right track
When the glory of their racing days are over, not every thoroughbred gets to retire to greener pastures. Some horses are neglected and abused, making them frightened, aggressive, and untrusting animals. Full story
Unhelpful hints
Usually, when we give advice, we think we’re being supportive, but despite the good intentions we can end up offending the one we’re trying to help. Full story
BUSINESS NEWS
BINJ Laboratories
BINJ Laboratories, Inc. is an innovative technology company that specializes in cell phone and signal detection, defense electronics, and corrections and public safety communications. Led by three electronic warfare engineers with over 100 years in system engineering experience, BINJ Labs has developed a first-of-its-kind, wireless Cell Phone Detection System under the direction of corrections technologists from the Federal Bureau of Prison, New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts Department of Corrections.
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Specific Bag Becomes Part of Pacific Concepts
Pacific Concepts, Americas leading supplier of soft storage items for the corrections industry, is pleased to announce that Specific Bag has become part of its operation. More
Bob Barker Company appoints Jeff Hale as Chief Operations Officer
Bob Barker Company recently announced the appointment of Jeff Hale to the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Jeff comes to the Bob Barker Company with more than 20 years of experience in operations involving purchasing, information technology, inventory control, distribution, manufacturing, transportation and logistics. More
Bob Barker Company appoints Greta Roach as marketing manager
Bob Barker Company recently announced the appointment of Greta Roach to the role of marketing manager. Greta will be responsible for developing marketing strategies and executing the production of the company's extensive product catalog. More
CAREER WATCH
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation names south regional directorLebanon Correctional Institution warden, Ernie L. Moore, has become the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s new south regional director. He will supervise southern Ohio’s 16 state prisons and their respective wardens. Full story |
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"A good friend can tell you what is the matter with you in a minute. He may not seem such a good friend after telling."
- Arthur Brisbane, (1864-1936) American newspaper editor
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