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Double shifts sometimes are done by COs to get a 3-day weekend or special days off. As Campi says the problem is you are so tired after doing the shifts it’s hardly worth the money. That stuff catches up with you after a while... full thread

Our topic this month looks at “Women in Corrections.” As you know, the corrections field has traditionally been male dominated. However, due to Federal Court Rulings and State Legislation, this has changed over the years. “The world has changed. If we look at corrections 20 to 30 years ago, the types of behaviors we rewarded and promoted people for, are the behaviors we sometimes discipline people for today. We value treating people the right way; this is not a function of gender.” (Patricia Caruso, Director, Michigan Department of Corrections)... .. full story

Also this week:

• Divide and Conquer!
• Corrections Professionals Make a Difference
• Minimize Compassion Fatigue, Avoid Burnout and Reignite Your Passion
• Absurd Words

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• May – Women in Corrections – Profiling successful women practitioners and focusing on issues they face editor@corrections.com]

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Psychiatric Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW)

Provides psychiatric social work services to an adult inmate population in a fast paced environment, provides clinical consultations to staff and others, and assists with mental health related program development. The position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Health Services Department...

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events

• May 06-08, 2015 – Prisoner's Family Conference
• May 07-08, 2015 – ILGIA 7TH ANNUAL MAY 2015 INLAND EMPIRE GANG SYMPOSIUM
• May 18-22, 2015 – 2015 Victim Offender Dialogue Summit and National Association of Victim Service Professionals in Corrections Conference
• June 01-03, 2015 – 5th Annual National Conference for Community and Restorative Justice
• June 16-19, 2015 – MASCA/NJACA 2015 Annual Conference
• July 14-16, 2015 – World Congress on Community Corrections
• Aug 10-12, 2015 – International Gang Specialist Training Conference
• Aug 14-19, 2015 – 145th Congress of Corrections

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• 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
• Corizon Health Awarded Two New Contracts
• 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
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated

quote of the week

"I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
– Michael Jordan

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