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Like many departments, we are experiencing a pronounced increase in gang behavior in our juvenile facilites. Much of it reflects gang conflicts in the communities that the youth bring with them when committed to our department. We are responding with a number of strategies, but are considering augmenting...

The Women Working in Corrections and Juvenile Justice National Conference is in Des Moines Iowa, October 26-29, 2008. Conference, workshop, speaker and registration information is posted on the conference website: www.womenincorrections.com Register today for this rejuvenating conference!

The Oregon Department of Corrections has an exciting opportunity at the Douglas County Community Corrections office in Roseburg, Oregon! Principal Executive/Manager E - Director of Douglas County Community Corrections SALARY: $4,754- $7,350 monthly, plus generous benefits ANNOUNCEMENT: LECO0697A CLOSES...

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...

Promoting corrections By Leonard A. Sipes, Jr. Published: 01/14/2008 in Corrections.com Last spring, I attended a meeting on promoting community corrections in Lexington, Ky. It was organized by the International Community Corrections Association, the American Parole and Probation Association, and was...

Do correctional officers who work directly and regularly with moderately to severely mentally inmates experience higher levels of burnout, depression or anxiety than correctional officers who do not work with moderately to severely mentally ill?

Dear Colleagues: The latest television show for the Internet and local broadcast is available from the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency. The series is titled “DC Public Safety.” The topic is the successful Fugitive Safe Surrender program. 530 offenders with nonviolent warrants voluntarily...