rugerk:
think tasers should be allowed in juvenile corrections. It’s about safety of staff. I work in a juvenile facility that has no less than lethal weapons like taser or o.c. But have murderers, armed robbers, sexual predictors. .... full thread

Early on in my career I received specialized training in Dialogue. This training in communication equipped me for my up-and-coming leadership role AND marriage. There were other training courses which I received on proper forms of communication skill sets where I learned how to turn every dispute, fall out, war and sometimes what felt like an all out verbal assault into a opportunity for advancement. ... full story

Also this week:

• Positive Psychology
• Correctional Officers – Geared up for Mental Strength
• In Search for Redemption in Prison
• 'Cultural Shift' Is Among Findings of Second Chance Act Evaluation

ahead

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• March – International – Highlighting corrections systems and personnel worldwide [Please send your articles/stories to editor@corrections.com]

featured job

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Security Counselor

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking Security Counselors for multiple openings within the Forensic Treatment Services (FTS) and the MN Sex Offender Program (MSOP) in St. Peter... REQUIREMENTS: ...

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events

• Mar 19, 2014 – Broadcast - Realigning Training to Achieve Agency Goals
• Apr 03, 2014 – Health Reform and Criminal Justice: Advancing New Opportunities - Washington, D.C.
• Apr 05-08, 2014 – Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care- Atlanta, GA
• Apr 09, 2014 – Antiretroviral Therapy Treatment Update, Online webcast
• Apr 10-12, 2014 – 2014 Mental Health in Corrections Conference- Springfield, MO
• Apr 23-26, 2014 – NAAWS 2014 Training Conference- Memphis, TN
• Apr 27-30, 2014 – American Jail Association’s 33rd Annual Training Conference & Jail Expo- Dallas, TX
• May 01-02, 2014 – 6th Annual Inland Empire Gang Symposium- San Bernadino, CA
• May 01-02, 2014 – Seattle, WA Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and ncarcerated Youth
• Jun 11-14, 2014 – 2014 MASCA 76th Annual Conference - Washington, D.C.
• Jul 18-19, 2014 – Correctional Health Care Leadership Institutes - Denver, CO
• Jul 20-21, 2014 – Correctional Mental Health Care Conference - Denver, CO
• Oct 18-22, 2014 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Las Vegas, NV

biz news

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• 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

quote of the week

" Life is a short day; but it is a working day. Activity may lead to evil, but inactivity cannot lead to good. "
— Hannah More

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