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Sergeant Major
Nervousness is one thing, confidence is quite another. I was told once (going to a promotion board for Sergeant in the Army) “Go in there like you own the damn board !” That stuck with me for the next two that I had to go to. Never had any problems. Confidence in going into the board, and yes being nervous. It’s only human nature to be nervous when one is being evaluated in anything... view full thread

Critical Issues in Corrections – 2017

Robert Winters, JD

The word “crisis” is sometimes tossed about with impunity, particularly by politicians with a pet cause or journalists with stories to push. More often than not, such casual or repetitive use of the word numbs the general public to the true severity of problems, though on the other hand it may seem near-impossible to attract attention otherwise amidst the day-to-day clamor of voices vying for our collective attention. Still, there is no shortage of critical issues facing corrections professionals. Instead of focusing on a single crisis—there, we said it—we will examine three specific cases that are emblematic of the challenges facing the wider community... read full story

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