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Campi:
The economy is getting better and work if you are willing to do a good job is out there. California is very expensive to live in compared to other places in the US. I live in Ohio and do well in this line of work. The major perk to corrections is there is never a shortage of overtime. If you are willing to work the pay is there. I know in my part of the country we have an opioid epidemic junkies, junkies everywhere... full thread

Recent media reports have highlighted the risks of restrictive housing, i.e., disciplinary or administrative segregation, particularly for juvenile offenders. This practice, referred to in popular parlance as solitary confinement, is distinguished from brief interventions such as “time-out,” a component of some behavioral treatment programs. It is also distinguished from emergency seclusion, which is a short-term emergency medical procedure that is strictly regulated by federal, state and health care regulatory agencies... full story

Also this week:

• The Mentally Ill in Jail
• Part 2: What is Psychological Trauma? Diagnosing PTSD
• The Parable of the Hummingbird and Raven
• Collective Efficacy: Taking Action to Improve Neighborhoods

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• June – Architecture – New facilities, green facilities, etc. editor@corrections.com]

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Caseworker I - Veteran Services

Interviews clients, obtains documentation and verifies information to assess client’s needs and eligibility for programs or services. Analyzes client’s documentation and supporting information to ensure eligibility and compliance with program requirements and applicable laws. Provides counseling, referral and follow-up services to clients. Prepares case plans, summaries, briefs, requests, reports and other required documentation. Assists clients by interacting with other departments, agencies, organizations, boards and community groups to ensure effective delivery of services and maintain awareness of available resources. Maintains knowledge of applicable policies, procedures and laws governing programs...

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events

• Aug 05-10, 2016 – ACA's 146th Congress of Correction
• Oct 13-14, 2016 – Portland, OR: Breakthrough Strategies for Working with Troubled Youth
• Oct 16-19, 2016 – 2016 IACTP Annual Conference
• Oct 23-28, 2016 – ICPA 18th AGM and Conference

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• Spectrum Health Systems President and CEO Charles Faris to Retire in July
• Spectrum's President and CEO Recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health for Visionary Leadership
• Spectrum Hires New Executive Director to Lead Rapidly Growing Inpatient and Residential Division
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• 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
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated
• GTL Houston Expansion Project Reflects Continued Commitment to Best-in-Class Data Center Infrastructure
• Orange County, California Awards ITS Contract to GTL
• Assessing whether an electronic monitoring program is right for you
• GTL Sets Annual Record for Visitation Management: Leads Industry in Combining In-Person and Video Visitation Technology

quote of the week

"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day."
– Vincent Van Gogh

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