Corrections Connection: This Week In Corrections

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November 13-16, 2011 - Nashville, TN

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12 Hour Shifts

pookii: In my opinion, and it is my opinion, when you start laying out facts, it’s really hard to justify 12's.
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Building Teams

By Carl ToersBijns, Deputy Warden of Administration & Operations (Retired)
The art of building teams is not an easy task. It takes a lot of patience to select a good team and use individual qualities to be successful at any task given at work. Building teams should be an enjoyable task to begin with thus the approach determines response.
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November – Roundup/review of cases/legal issues [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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