August 2006 - Posts

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• Orwell realized - RFID implants, Can you manage staff "Integrity"?

  Welcome back to our Weekly Digest ! Our leadership seminars target ethics, but how often do we look at "integrity" issues? The Center for Society, Law and Justice, University of New Orleans, through a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant developed a document " Managing Law Enforcement Integrity: the State of the Art". ( See file attachment... Read More » Posted Aug 30 2006, 08:47 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 2,200 views

• Free Crime Analysis Unit Development Kit from NIJ

  Filed under: Technology

  The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center for the Rocky Mountain region has released a free Crime Analysis Unit Kit. You'll find: Analysis Examples How to set up a Crime Analysis Unit How to get interns Manuals and Publications Free Software Crime Mapping tools Forums Prisons, jails, community corrections folks we're all... Read More » Posted Aug 29 2006, 08:48 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 2,208 views

• Still Time: Women Working in Corrections and Juv. Justice Conference

  Filed under: Conferences/Training

  The 11th National Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona from September 10-13, 2006. The theme is "Inspiring Excellence" . The event is sponsored by the Association for Women Executives in Corrections, the Arizona Department of Corrections , and the Arizona Probation, Parole and Corrections... Read More » Posted Aug 23 2006, 07:07 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 3,273 views

• New BJA study - "The Art of Performance Measurement for Criminal Justice Information System Projects"

  Filed under: Technology

  The Bureau of Justice Assistance will soon release "The Art of Performance Measurement for Criminal Justice Information System Projects". Dr. Peter Scharf, Executive Director of the Center for Society, Law and Justice, University of New Orleans completed this document through a BJA grant and with BJA's permission you can read it now. Some... Read More » Posted Aug 22 2006, 01:00 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 2,256 views

• Security Newsletter highlights British Actions per Terrorism; Corrections are familiar with such contraband in Prisons

  Filed under: International

  Security newsletter highlights foiled terrorist attempt; also note the clip on the use of video cameras for highway security that more US local law enforcement may consider. Read More » Posted Aug 10 2006, 01:54 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 2,452 views

• WHO Releases "Status Paper on Prison, Drugs and Harm Reduction" Does Harm Reduction Work?

  Filed under: Drugs/Alcohol

  The World Health Organization released the " Status Paper on Prisons, Drugs and Harm Reduction" , May 2005. There continues to be controversy in the field on the efficacy of "Harm Reduction" as a treatment strategy. The Europeans and Canada continue to move in this direction. What do you think? This paper: Defines harm reduction... Read More » Posted Aug 04 2006, 10:53 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 4,366 views

• Consensus Project "Collaboration Asssesment Tool"

  The Council of State Government's Consensus Project has developed a " Collaboration Assessment Tool " to assist jurisdictions in launching collaborative initiatives for addressing needs of the mentally ill. Take a look at the 4 Categories: Knowledge Base System Collaboration Service Coordination Resources Read More » Posted Aug 02 2006, 02:21 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 4,117 views

• Looking for a Manual on "Cognitive Self Change" for Offenders that Includes Lesson Plans? Interested in Research?

  Filed under: Research

  The State of Vermont and the National Institute of Corrections sponsored the development of " A Manual for Delivery of Cognitive Self Change ". The manual includes: The Content and process of Cognitive Self Change Program Standards and Administrative Procedures Offender worksheets NIC's " Thinking for a Change" Outcome Evaluations... Read More » Posted Aug 02 2006, 01:36 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 5,097 views

• Welcome to the Prison Issues in the Criminal Justice Field Blog...What's it all about?

  The National Institute of Corrections has launched several Blogs and Forums that we hope better meet your needs for Information Sharing and Collaboration. Prison Issues in the Criminal Justice Field is one of these Blogs. What you will find in my blog: Email alerts for new information regarding prison issues Exclusive downloads Breaking video A chance... Read More » Posted Aug 01 2006, 03:48 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 3,122 views

• NIC Completes 50 State Survey on Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody

  Filed under: Research

  NIC completed a national survey to ascertain statutes, definitions, penalties, and defenses related to Sexual Abuse of Individuials in Custody. Read More » Posted Aug 01 2006, 02:45 PM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 3,175 views

• NCJRS's Summer Edition of "In-Sites" Now Available - Get the Latest News and Top Stories

  Filed under: National Institute of Justice

  NCJRS is publishing an electronic newsletter called " In-Sites " . You too can submit stories for this newsletter and subscribe. On NCJRS's home page you can sign up for their weekly publication list. For example, get up-to-date stories. Get links to abstracts, for example: "Female Sex Offenders: A Comparison of Solo Offenders and... Read More » Posted Aug 01 2006, 10:45 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie | 3,419 views