Corrections Connection: This Week In Corrections

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Man…some interesting conversation here…my viewpoint is pretty much in the middle of things..I’ve worked with some very good female officers and the same for males..then again I’ve also worked with some real characters in both genders…the only thing I request is have my back and I will have yours..and don’t be dirty…leave me out to dry…and it’s all over but the shouting…
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Around and About Corrections

By Philip Ephraim, PhD

Philip Ephraim, the Corrections Librarian, at the State Correctional Institution, in Graterford, PA, had an exclusive interview with Dr Nancy Wolff, the lead researcher of the Rutgers Trauma Study going on in State Correctional Institution-Graterford, PA (SCI-Graterford) to get members of the community better informed about the project. Dr Nancy Wolff is the Professor of E.J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and Director, Center for Behavioral Health Services and Criminal Justice Research at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey. full story

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Programs Supervisor - Idaho - Ada County Sheriff's Office

Oversees the activities of a Jail Programs team. Designs, develops, coordinates, and implements inmate and community-based programs and services including the Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Active Behavior Change Program, Transitional Aftercare Program, Inmate Self-Help Library, inmate dorm libraries, GED education services at the jail learning center, and jail volunteer services programs. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Jail and Court Services Bureau.

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