shakeyjake:
I believe that we don’t put juveniles in isolation anymore. What you might have to consider is if in fact your son is getting rec but telling you he’s not. We have that a lot of that in the correctional setting, having parents, spouses or attorneys, complaining that their son, husband or client is being withheld privileges when in fact they are not... full thread

Raise the question of healthcare in the U.S. corrections system, and typically the issue at the forefront is mental health. To be sure, mental health is a significant, expensive, and ongoing challenge for correctional systems at all levels. But a quieter yet steadily growing problem has crested the horizon and creeps inexorably closer... full story

Also this week:

• The Prison Officer
• Correctional Officers – Recruiting for Resiliency & Wellness
• Diagnosing Mental Illness: What Does the DSM-5 Mean for Corrections?
• The Right Way to Deal with Outside Physicians

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• October – Health – Coverage of current health issues and programs editor@corrections.com]

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Deputy Medical Director

Multnomah County is seeking a highly qualified Deputy Medical Director. This full-time administrator will direct, manage and evaluate the activities of the Corrections Health unit of the Multnomah County Health Department....

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events

• Oct 09-10, 2014 – Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled and Incarcerated Youth - Portland, OR
• Oct 13-15, 2014 – International Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Annual Conference
• Oct 16-17, 2014 – Association for Criminal Justice Research (California) Fall Conference
• Oct 18, 2014 – Building Unity: Saving Lives Restorative Justice Conference
• Oct 18-22, 2014 – National Conference on Correctional Health Care - Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 05-07, 2014 – Multi-Jurisdictional Law Enforcement Conference
• Nov 19-22, 2014 – American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting

biz news

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• 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
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• NaphCare Awarded New Contract in California with City of Santa Ana

quote of the week

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
– Thomas A. Edison

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