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Correctional officers have supervised and managed thousands of murderers, sex offenders, thieves and drunk drivers while housed inside their jails and prisons. Yet on any given day, they don’t palaver much on these things surrounding them twenty four seven. They don’t talk much about how this job they have impacts their lives and minds. It’s just a routine that nobody else seems to understand... full thread

We have a very good topic for discussion this month. Off the clock, what do practitioners do in their leisure time? To respond to this question may not be as easy as one thinks. Our chosen activities can be positive or negative. Are we maintaining healthy lifestyles or the opposite?.. full story

Also this week:

• Contraband and the horse and pug riddle
• Bonds of Compassion – Homeboy Industries
• Off the Clock: What practitioners do in their leisure time
• Correctional Officers and Paranoia

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• August – Off the Clock – What practitioners do in their leisure time editor@corrections.com]

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Case Manager

The Case Manager provides case management and counseling services to inmates/residents and their families. This position assists the inmates/residents becoming aware of strengths and needs in adjusting socially to their environments...

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events

• Aug 15-20, 2014 – American Correctional Association (ACA) 2014 Congress of Correction
• Aug 25-28, 2014 – 2014 Jail Management Issues Conference
• Sep 14-17, 2014 –International Community Corrections Association (ICCA) 22nd Annual International Research Conference
• Sep 25-27, 2014 – Midwestern Criminal Justice Association (MCJA) 2014 Annual Meeting
• Sep 28-Oct 01, 2014 – The 2014 Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice National Conference
• Oct 05-08, 2014 – International Association of Correctional Training Personnel Annual Trainers' Conference
• Oct 09-10, 2014 – Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and Incarcerated Youth - Portland, OR
• Oct 18-22, 2014 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 19-22, 2014 – American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting

biz news

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• NaphCare Announces Corporate Medical Director for Utilization Management
• NaphCare Awarded Comprehensive Health Services Contract with Federal Prison Camp in Alderson, West Virginia
• Missouri renews electronic monitoring program contract with BI Incorporated
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bennettsville
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• 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
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers

quote of the week

" Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. "
– Henry Ford

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