Corrections Connection: This Week In Corrections

SJ: I recently retired from a Maximum Security Prison in Ohio. I retired as a Lieutenant. Just wanted to meet and greet with some true professionals and share some stories.
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The Failure of Correctional Counseling and Reentry

By Daniel Patrick Downen M.S. AJ/S

Reentry is the process of assimilating offenders back into society and our communities from prison. Its aim is to assist offenders in personal and vocational growth in order to increase probability that they will not recidivate. At most, we should strive to habilitate the offender to a state where they can earn a lawful living, pay taxes and not reoffend. At least, we should address moral reasoning skills and problem solving proficiencies to increase likelihood they will not reoffend.

I must premise this by stating there are some departments with comprehensive and effective Correctional Counseling and Reentry Programs in place that increase public safety and decrease recidivism. However, many don’t. Too many are not substantially committed to reentry initiatives and only put into place enough to fulfill a perfunctory role, minimum department requirements or political correctness. full story

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Correctional Officer Trainee – Nevada Department of Corrections

Nevada Department of Corrections - Ely, NV 89301 (Auto-progression to Correctional Officer upon successful completion of 1 year probation.) Minimum Qualifications 21 years of age, Valid driver’s license United States Citizen, Additional Requirements Physical Fitness Test, Psychological Examination,NCIC Background Check, Test for Controlled Substances, Medical Physical Excellent Benefits Medical, HOM, Dental Plan Police/Fire Retirement 3 weeks sick pay a year, 3 weeks vacation pay a year, 11 Paid Holidays a year Training Upon selection, candidates will attend a six week training academy located at Ely State Prison in Ely, NV

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