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RCJ:
Technology is great when it works, but the new system we have has numerous glitches that will never get repaired. Another problem is that it crashes often and it takes hours to get it back up and running. I’m of the opinion that it is tragic that facilities will run short on staff because of funding, but always find money to spend on new toys. I’m all for new tools that function properly and are reliable, but have yet to see that happen. As it is we spend to much time on computers doing data entry when we should be on the floor. I hope that your system works better than the other crap that’s out there... full thread

Labor Day, the first Monday in the month of September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic feats and successful attributes of the American workers. It constitutes a yearly celebration as well as a national tribute to the contributions all workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country and as detention or correctional officers, your contributions run deep and silent without the recognition of other law enforcement agencies or entities. In this matter, you stand alone as we recognize your contributions do matter... .. full story

Also this week:

• Navigating the Complexities of Today’s Correctional Food Service
• Juveniles in Residential Placement, 2013
• Compliance without the use of force, tickets or bribes
• Mr. Bobo: What is up with him?

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Group Life Coordinator 2

Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is looking for candidates for the Group Life Coordinator 2 position for each facility throughout Oregon. If hired, you will become part of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The Group Life Coordinator 2 ensures a safe and secure environment for the public, youth offenders, and staff. The Group Life Coordinator 2 provides pro-social role modeling by working directly with youth offenders carrying out the specific day to day functions of each unit. This includes coaching, confronting, and correcting the behavior of youth offenders...

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events

• 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
• Nov 02-04, 2016 – Reentry Vision Summit
• Nov 02-05, 2016 – 35th Annual Research and Treatment Conference
• May 04-05, 2017 – Seattle, WA: Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth

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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

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