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I'm look for some suggestions on some books that deal with inmate manipulation of staff, particularly Correctional Officers. I viewed a power point from the "shared files" section but was looking for something more substantial. Any online resources would be of great help also. Sayjack

How do you treat an interstate inmate who finishes 5 yrs and 7 months of a six year sentence, but does so on an interstate agreement. He finished early due to good time which is given in NJ. Upon his release PA picks him up via a detainer issued by a CO at a county correctional facility-again, what steps...

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...

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...

We at SIMCo specialize in the creation and development of innovative systems to enhance and improve the gathering and sharing of information and intelligence in a correctional setting. We also develop our product so it may be integrated into any correctional data system or intranet server, depending...

I'm getting ready to survey many staff members with this validated tool (public domain). Does anyone know of a company who has already automated this survey? Any information would be very much appreciated. Thanks- Julie Truschel

What I have gathered so far is listed below. I am now looking for anyone who is using distant learning to enhance there pre or post academy training hours. I know that the police have a few academies that are doing a couple of weeks worth of classroom instruction on CD's that are sent prior to the...

What I have gathered so far is listed below. I am now looking for anyone who is using distant learning to enhance there pre or post academy training hours. I know that the police have a few academies that are doing a couple of weeks worth of classroom instruction on CD's that are sent prior to the...

I recently "retired" from the Knox County Sheriff's Department, Community Corrections program and am making myself available to answer questions, offer advice, or counsel on offender employment issues. I was employed as the Vocational Coordinator, which is one of four treatment components...

The Journal of Cognitive Behavior Interventions is a new publication produced by Civic Research Institute with the cooperation of the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute. Dr. Barry Glick is the Editor and Dr.Patricia Vanvoorhis is Associate Editor of the Journal, which is expected to be published...