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There are a few Architectural and Engineering companies that specialize in Detention Facility Design, one of which is my employer. As you are discovering it is a highly specialized construction field and there are many potential pitfalls. Working for the A/E speciality, there are a number of design/consulting consultants, including Detention Security (this is what I do for a living)... full thread

Law enforcement officer-perpetrated domestic violence incidents and their victims are the secrets kept hidden behind the badge. Generally speaking, domestic violence is a learned behavior exhibiting a pattern of coercive domination and control based on or supported by violence. Acts of domestic violence are human rights violations. No one knows precisely how often domestic violence occurs or how many people are affected by its toxicity because frequently these incidents go unreported and misreported. Often times, they are discovered in divorce statistics and medical reports that disguise the information... .. full story

Also this week:

• Crisis Intervention Training for Corrections, Now More Than Ever
• How Metaphors Motivate Movements
• A New Skill for Corrections Professionals: Mental Health First Aid
• But What Did You Actually See and Hear?

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• September – Juveniles – Coverage of juvenile programs and projects editor@corrections.com]

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Detention Maintenance Tech II Officer

This position works directly under the Chief of Security and performs a wide variety of skilled tasks related to the maintenance and repair of Commercial and Institutional buildings owned by Eddy County. Employee may be required to supervise and monitor behavior of residents, coordinate and cooperate with law enforcement agencies and judiciary agencies as necessary. Plans and performs a wide range of detention duties to insure the proper booking, incarceration and safety of persons committed to the Detention Center, inspect facilities for cleanliness, cleaning and sanitizing the facility, identify and report conditions or practices that may compromise overall sanitation effectiveness, maintain an inventory of sanitation supplies, maintain and inventory of all inmate supplies, stored clothing and distribution...

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events

• Sep 21-24, 2015 – Executive Training for New Wardens
• Oct 13-15, 2015 – 16th Bi-Annual: Adult and Juvenile Female Offenders Conference
• Nov 08-10, 2015 – International Community Corrections Association Annual Conference
• Jan 22-27, 2016 – American Correctional Association (ACA) 2016 Winter Conference
• 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

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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
• 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

"When someone tells you something defies description, you can be pretty sure he's going to have a go at it anyway."
– Clyde B. Aster

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