Search results matching tag 'Community-Based Corrections'

creating a green halfway house

ICCA — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:54 GMT

I am interested in learning about the process to make a halfway house more environmentally-friendly. Is anyone aware of halfway houses that are already doing this, or have some knowledge about the process (with some extent of experience in building or working at a halfway house)?

New IACP Training: Sex Offender Management - An Intro for Law Enforcement and Community Supervision Leaders

Leslie / NIC — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:06:56 GMT

Thought this may be of interest to forum members . . .

The IACP invites you to attend its newest training, Sex Offender Management: An Introduction for Law Enforcement and Community Supervision Leaders, which will be held October 2, 2009 during the IACP Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.

This workshop is designed to equip law enforcement and community supervision leaders with policy and operational information and tools to hold sex offenders accountable, reduce sex offender recidivism, prevent future victimization, and ensure the overall safety of communities.

Contact Sarah Wygant at wygant@theiacp.org or 1-800-843-4227 ext. 830 to register.

Registration ends September 18, 2009.

Re: Bank Caseloads

PnPMO — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:11:36 GMT

The only ones we're aware of are the call-in systems which create too much work for the PO (thus defeating the whole purpose). POCHECK makes the most sense for us. We really like how easy it is to use and they have features that are so forward thinking, that you can tell it was designed by practitioners (which it was). With pocheck, you're on the right track POChief.

Re: Missouri Probation & Parole Officers

Crosstimbers Okie — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:51:52 GMT

RSMO 217.722(2) states in part: "Any person on probation arrested under the authority granted in subsection 1 of this section shall have the right to a preliminary hearing on the violation charged as long as the person on probation remains in custody or unless the offender waives such hearing. The person on probation shall be notified immediately in writing of the alleged probation violation. If arrested in the jurisdiction of the sentencing court, and the court which placed the person on probation is immediately available, the preliminary hearing shall be heard by the sentencing court. Otherwise, the person on probation shall be taken before a judge or associate circuit judge in the county of the alleged violation or arrest having original jurisdiction to try criminal offenses or before an impartial member of the staff of the Missouri board of probation and parole, and the preliminary hearing shall be held as soon as possible after the arrest. Such preliminary hearings shall be conducted as provided by rule of court or by rules of the Missouri board of probation and parole." When and why would it be preferable for an arrested probationer be taken before the Board instead of a judge? Probation being a judicial function, is there not a legal conflict between an Executive Branch agency determining whether Probable Cause existed for a warrant to be issued? It sounds like a violation of the seperation of powers to me. The officer issues an arrest warrant (judicial function by an executive brance employee). Then the preliminary hearing to evaluate Probable Cause can also be held be a different executive brance employee. It would seem to me that it's proper that a judge, preferably the sentencing judge, be the branch of government issuing warrants and evaluating Probable Cause. Is there case law on the subject?

Executive Management Job Opportunity for County of San Diego, CA

Aaron Morgan — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:59:33 GMT

The County of San Diego, California, is currently accepting resumes for Assistant Chief Probation Officer through this Friday, May 16, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. Annual salary at the time of appointment is expected to be between $115,817 - 126,167, plus an excellent executive management benefits package. Minimum qualifications are peace officer status, a bachelor's degree, and five years in the probation or community correctional field, three years of which must have been in the management field. The Chief Probation Officer is very interested in persons who have experience in the community corrections field. If this recruitment interests you, then please e-mail your resume to either susi.kuklinski@sdcounty.ca.gov, or aaron.morgan@sdcounty.ca.gov, by May 16, 2008.. For further information on this recruitment, you may call Mr. Morgan at 619-531-5105 or go to the County's website www.sdcounty.ca.gov, link to jobs, then link to this job title.

a concerned parent

greg smith — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:48:24 GMT

My wife moved in with a man on probation in the state of North Carolina. Our ten yr old lives with me and our two yr old lives with her. On several occasions my ten yr old has witnessed several objects of drug paraphernalia, consuming illegal drugs, a handgun has been fired in the near vicinity of our ten yr old. while this man was consuming alcoholic beverages. He has violated his probation several times by failing a drug test. Why does the state of NC allow a man on probation to use his probation to continue his illegal activities? His probation officer is aware of this and has done virtually nothing about this. She says "It is my job to keep out of jail, and I am going to do everything possible to keep him from going there." I cannot allow my children to be around this imminent threat as something is certain to happen with this kind of conduct going on. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

Risk Assessments for Misdemeanor Probation Services

jbreach — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:52:15 GMT

I'm looking for a good risk assessment tool for my probation department. Currently we do not use one, but I would to institute a good assessment tool so that we can have various levels of supervision. Any ideas?

Indiana Department of Correction - 2008 National Mental Health Conference

Evan Hawkins — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:08:12 GMT

The Indiana Department of Correction is honored to host the 2008 National Mental Health Conference titled, “Unlock the Mystery: Managing Mental Health from Corrections to Community.” The conference will be held June 23-25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport. Now is the time for you to make your plans to be a part of this extraordinary event!

During “Unlock the Mystery,” participants will be afforded the opportunity to acquire promising practices employed by correctional agencies across the country. This conference will address solutions for managing the explosive growth of the mentally ill, substance abusing, and sex offender populations within the adult male, adult female and juvenile populations in jails and prisons.

CEU’s will be awarded to professionals in attendance. More details will follow soon.

Participants will obtain an increased knowledge of the continuity of care from confinement to community-based supervision with the intention of preventing rapid decompensation.

Workshops topics will include the following:

    •   Tele Mental Health
    •   Forensic Diversion: Sex Offenders
    •   Forensic Diversion: Mentally Ill Offenders
    •   Public/Private Partnerships
    •   Therapeutic Communities for Substance Abusers
    •   Civil Commitment for Sex Offenders
    •   Penile Plethysmograph Technology
    •   Residential Treatment Unit/Chronic Care Unit
    •   Indiana Sex Offender Monitoring & Management – Phase II
    •   Indiana Sex Offender Monitoring & Management – Phase III
    •   Juvenile Intake/Diagnostic/Classification Process
    •   Sex Offender Treatment Education Units
    •   Managing Seriously Mentally Ill Offenders in Segregated Housing
    •   Gambling Research/Gamblers Anonymous
    •   Methamphetamine Units

Additional breakouts and workshops will be announced as the conference approaches.

“Unlock the Mystery,” is also looking for distinguished presenters to further enrich this progressive event.
If you are interested in being a distinguished presenters at the 2008“Unlock the Mystery” National Conference, please see the attached Call for Papers Abstract Submission Proposal. Please complete, and submit to: afurr@idoc.in.gov, by February 15, 2008.

To be a part of this special event, please register by completing the registration form (located at http://www.in.gov/indcorrection/unlockingthemystery/index.htm and submit payment to:

        Indiana Department of Correction
        Attn: NMHC Committee
        P.O. Box 878
        Westville, Indiana 46391

        Registration Fee: $225.00

       Date: June 23-25, 2008

       Location:   Adam’s Mark Hotel
                           2544 Executive Drive
                           Indianapolis, IN 46241
                           Phone: (317) 248-2481
                           Email: www.adamsmark.com/indy-airport <http://www.adamsmark.com/indy-airport>

For further National Mental Health Conference information, please visit www.idoc.in.gov and/or email unlockthemystery@idoc.in.gov.

Hope to see you there!

Indiana Department of Correction - National Mental Health Conference

Evan Hawkins — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:50:04 GMT

The Indiana Department of Correction is honored to host the 2008 National Mental Health Conference titled, “Unlock the Mystery: Managing Mental Health from Corrections to Community.”  The conference will be held June 23-25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport. Now is the time for you to make your plans to be a part of this extraordinary event! Visit www.idoc.in.gov.

During “Unlock the Mystery,” participants will be afforded the opportunity to acquire promising practices employed by correctional agencies across the country. This conference will address solutions for managing the explosive growth of the mentally ill, substance abusing, and sex offender populations within the adult male, adult female and juvenile populations in jails and prisons.

CEU’s will be awarded to professionals in attendance. More details will follow soon.

Participants will obtain an increased knowledge of the continuity of care from confinement to community-based supervision with the intention of preventing rapid decompensation.

Workshops topics will include the following:

    •   Tele Mental Health
    •   Forensic Diversion: Sex Offenders
    •   Forensic Diversion: Mentally Ill Offenders
    •   Public/Private Partnerships
    •   Therapeutic Communities for Substance Abusers
    •   Civil Commitment for Sex Offenders
    •   Penile Plethysmograph Technology
    •   Residential Treatment Unit/Chronic Care Unit
    •   Indiana Sex Offender Monitoring & Management – Phase II
    •   Indiana Sex Offender Monitoring & Management – Phase III
    •   Juvenile Intake/Diagnostic/Classification Process
    •   Sex Offender Treatment Education Units
    •   Managing Seriously Mentally Ill Offenders in Segregated Housing
    •   Gambling Research/Gamblers Anonymous
    •   Methamphetamine Units

Additional breakouts and workshops will be announced as the conference approaches.

“Unlock the Mystery,” is also looking for distinguished presenters to further enrich this progressive event.
If you are interested in being a distinguished presenters at the 2008“Unlock the Mystery” National Conference, please see the attached Call for Papers Abstract Submission Proposal. Please complete, and submit to: afurr@idoc.in.gov, by February 15, 2008.

To be a part of this special event, please register by completing the attached registration form
and submit payment to:

        Indiana Department of Correction
        Attn: NMHC Committee
        P.O. Box 878
        Westville, Indiana 46391

        Registration Fee: $225.00

       Date: June 23-25, 2008

       Location:   Adam’s Mark Hotel
                           2544 Executive Drive
                           Indianapolis, IN 46241
                           Phone: (317) 248-2481
                           Email: www.adamsmark.com/indy-airport <http://www.adamsmark.com/indy-airport>

For further National Mental Health Conference information, please visit www.idoc.in.gov and/or email unlockthemystery@idoc.in.gov.

Hope to see you there!

Day Reporting Rules

Dave43 — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:36:16 GMT

I am considering starting a day reporting program for pretrial and sentence Inmates. I would like to review the Inmate rules and regulations of an established program.

Thank you all

Dave