Corrections Connection: This Week In Corrections

by Tracy E. Barnhart

Thinking Errors are thoughts people exhibit or demonstrate during irresponsible behavior. This thinking leads to and brings on self-destructive behavior. This self-destructiveness leads to and brings on criminal behaviors.... full story

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Professional Gunfighters?

Shakey: I am a Correctional Officer thats trained to defend myself and others as needed, thats all.
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The Road to Safety: Leveling the Playing Field

by Joe Bouchard, Tracy Barnhart, and Caitlin Donovan

On the road to safety we are sometimes shocked by something. Realizations of vulnerability have a special way of gabbing us by the lapels and screaming, “Wake up!” This is often a good thing, as it occasional shocks to the system shake the corrections professional out of complacency.
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January: High Risk Offenders – Coverage of H1N1, AIDS and other high risk offenders

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Substance Abuse Counselor I Position filled at SAC I or SAC II Levels / Brazoria, Texas

Performs entry level to routine substance abuse counseling work. Work involves treating and rehabilitating offenders in a substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation program.... full job posting