We have a very good topic for discussion this month. Off the clock, what do practitioners do in their leisure time? To respond to this question may not be as easy as one thinks. Our chosen activities can be positive or negative. Are we maintaining healthy lifestyles or the opposite?.. full story

Also this week:

• Managing Security Risks
• Rising Star in Bexar County: Detention Sergeant’s Unintended Journey
• CSG Justice Center Provides Roadmap for State and Local Governments to Improve Outcomes for Youth in Juvenile Justice System
• Attacking Civilians in Correctional Facilities

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• August – Off the Clock – What practitioners do in their leisure time editor@corrections.com]

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Under the direction of the Major, the Captain is responsible for ensuring the overall safety, custody and security of the inmate population, staff, visitors, and the public. The Captain is also responsible for maintaining facility-wide operations and security, supervising the Sergeants and all security staff during shift operations...

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events

• Aug 10-12, 2014 – National Forum on Criminal Justice
• Aug 15-20, 2014 – American Correctional Association (ACA) 2014 Congress of Correction
• Aug 25-28, 2014 – 2014 Jail Management Issues Conference
• Sep 14-17, 2014 –International Community Corrections Association (ICCA) 22nd Annual International Research Conference
• Sep 28-Oct 01, 2014 – The 2014 Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice National Conference
• Oct 09-10, 2014 – Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and Incarcerated Youth - Portland, OR
• Oct 18-22, 2014 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Las Vegas, NV

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• NaphCare Announces Corporate Medical Director for Utilization Management
• NaphCare Awarded Comprehensive Health Services Contract with Federal Prison Camp in Alderson, West Virginia
• Missouri renews electronic monitoring program contract with BI Incorporated
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bennettsville
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract to Provide Medical Services at FCI Bastrop
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• NaphCare Works Alongside Newton County Detention Centers and Sheriff’s Department to Earn NCCHC Accreditation for Healthcare Standards
• NaphCare Awarded New Five-Year Agreement to Provide Services at FCI Elkton
• NaphCare Supports the Efforts of NAMI of Southern Nevada
• Corizon Raises Over $12,000 To Support Children Of Incarcerated Parents
• NaphCare’s New Partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections
• Corizon Launches Social Media Initiative
• 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
• NaphCare Launches a New Website
• Corizon Announces New Clinical Risk Management Analyst
• Corizon Announces New Senior Vice President
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers

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" If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. "
– Booker T. Washington

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