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I don’t do yoga but physical activity in corrections is a must. Not only dose it help with the getting stiff from waiting for something to happen I find that my emotional state is much better when I am in shape and physically fit... full thread

I had yet another patient recently who demonstrated what I call the “Compliance Trap” of corrections. The Compliance Trap is simply this—on the outside of jail, in the real world, most people do not take their medications perfectly. They miss doses. They forget sometimes. Many studies have demonstrated this. But when these same people come to jail, they get their medications passed to them every dose—they do not miss doses. They are compliant with their medication dosing in a way they weren’t on the outside. And this can sometimes get them into trouble... .. full story

Also this week:

• Hello, My Name is Problem.
• Correctional Education’s Turnaround in Washington – From the Trenches to Triumph
• Food Allergies: Sorting out Truth From Fiction
• Immediate Attention Needed in Corrections to Avoid Another Consent Decree

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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

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