airbornejones:
I was medically retired from the Army National Guard (I was active,AGR) on 20150130 and I am looking for something else right now. I have been applying to civilian companies and I am finally getting my second interview this Thursday for a recruiting position but I am beginning to believe my qualifications and experience are not being taken seriously... full thread

Recent discussions have taken place on multiple forums in regards to empathy making individuals vulnerable. Empathy is defined as the ability to share and understand the feelings of others. By this definition, being empathetic is considered objective because a true understanding of the feelings of others cannot be blinded by emotion. In the correctional setting, staff may confuse empathy with sympathy... .. full story

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• Helping At-Risk Youth Say "No" to Gangs
• Patient Weight is a Powerful Diagnostic Tool!
• Ultimate Teambuilding Exercise: The Facility Search for Contraband
• LONG TERMERS: A Category of Prisoners

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• June – Legal – Roundup/review of cases/legal issues editor@corrections.com]

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Budget Analyst (Jail)

Performs a wide variety of professional level budget analysis and development duties involving the preparation, administration, maintenance, review and control of the Jail Services Bureau's budget; maintain specialized financial records and statistics and prepare financial reports; provide consultative services to bureau management staff; perform related duties as assigned...

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events

• June 10, 2015 – "New Directions in Corrections: Staff Wellness" NIC Virtual Conference
• July 12-13, 2015 – Correctional Mental Health Care Conference
• July 12-16, 2015 – United States Deputy Wardens Association Conference 2015
• July 14-16, 2015 – World Congress on Community Corrections
• June 16-19, 2015 – MASCA/NJACA 2015 Annual Conference
• 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

"The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."
– William James

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