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Is your agency ready for PREA?

NCTI 1: The standards adopted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) relating to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) will require criminal justice agencies to provide extensive training to staff, volunteers, and auxiliary personnel.
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Balance; Can We Afford On-Line Training As An Only Source?

By Jamie L. Clayton, CJM
I am a firm believer in on-line training, believe it has its place and have even done some work in automated correctional training. However, tomorrow’s correctional leaders can not be groomed by only attending automated training.
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October – Health & Wellness – Coverage of current health & wellness issues and programs [Please send your articles/stories to editor@corrections.com]

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Case Manager – Ada County Sheriff’s Office – Idaho

Facilitates cognitive-behavioral programs and provides community transition services for both in-custody and in the community offenders; performs assessment and analyzes relevant factors to determine placement in appropriate jail or community services; and performs related duties as required. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), Jail and Court Services Bureau.

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