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I live in Canada. I’d love to work in a larger Max Prison in US. Particular to Florida. I work in female institution right now. It’s a major challenge as female offenders seem to have way more needs than males. The Corrections Model is very different in Canada as well... full thread

Invariably, when we read tips on ways to save water, they are written for the consumer (i.e., the homeowner). While some of these tips—such as using the dishwasher only when there is a full load or watering lawns in the evening—can also apply to a correctional location, I am sure we can all agree that there is a big difference between a home, which may house 4 people, and a correctional location, which might house 2,500... .. full story

Also this week:

• Teamwork Towers Two
• Juveniles
• Living Stones Prison Congregation Provides Hope, Solace for WCC Inmates
• Cops and Correctional Officers - Public Servants at Risk

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

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Corrections Officer

This is corrections security work at the entry level ensuring the care and custody of inmates in the Lehigh County Jail. You must be at least 21 years of age. Work includes immediate responsibility for enforcing rules and regulations, preventing escapes, restraining inmates, responding to fights, disturbances, maintaining order and discipline among inmates, and for escorting inmates to and from their cells. Approximately ten (10) positions are available. Schedule to be announced. Experience involving the supervision of groups of individuals, preferably in a job related field is encouraged. G.E.D. or High School Diploma is required. A full criminal background check will be required...

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events

• Jul 25-28, 2016 – 14th Annual Gang Conference
• Aug 05-10, 2016 – ACA's 146th Congress of Correction
• 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

"You will never win if you never begin."
– Helen Rowland

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