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5 hours ago ago
LOIS
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I once was an inmate at the prison in ottercreek and i know that the whole story that was told by that inmate was a lie, Mr.Johnson never forced his self on anyone, The inmate got what she wanted and now she's at wkcc near her family getting visits every weekend, not giving a fuck that she ruin his life, and why would anyone sue Jeff? We had it made at occc, at least they did treat us like humans, I have Respect for alot of people that worked there while being there myself. Ears :) |
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7 hours ago ago
LisaS
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I work in community corrections (probation/parole)as a one of the Deputy Chiefs in our District. The POs I supervise are a mixed bunch. Some really want to help their offenders and will do everything they can....until they start working harder than the offender and then we go back to Court. I have others that treat their offenders as lower class citizens. If I hear one more time "I'll just lock you up...." I think I'll snap! As a supervisor, I can head off some of this, but to think that statement will procuce change...really??? Our Department is trying to move in a direction that utilizes EBP and motivational interviewing. Doubt that statement fits! But I still hear it, I still see POs having offenders take off a whole day of work to report in because they will not stay past 4pm. They will yell at offenders who test positive on a drug screen....they're addicts...positive screens can happen...refer for treatment (and we have treatment providers in-house) don't yell at them and tell them you will lock them up. I could go on and on with things I hear professional grown adults say to other grown adults, using their "authority" as a means to change behavior. Like I tell my staff....you are just one poor choice away from the other side of the desk! How would you like to be treated if you were there or a family member was???? |
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16 hours ago ago
dg19713
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Article: Corrections Staff Well-being Programs–To Implement or Not? Very helpful and true. However, I wish they would have elaborated on some of the consequences of ho what can happen when staff is terribly over-worked, staff shortages, staff becoming institutionalized and are worse than the some of the offenders. None the less loved the article. |
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23 hours ago ago
freyja2
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Article: Corrections Staff Well-being Programs–To Implement or Not? Many thanks for sharing this piece. Very informative and applies to all organisations! |
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Feb 07, 2012
Mayor Dumo
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I am Filipino student in St. Jude Thaddeus institute of technology.Taking a Bachelor of Science in Criminology i agreed all the important matters for respect not whole of my thought about what is the reason and what is inmates make disturbed.How should to prevent or protect all the inmates in the whole area of responsibly for being unbeliever of what the inmates problems, but for me as a student i really had supposed believing the important things that we need to know especially the life of our inmates that we need to protect as our jobs, then they have a chance to change and chance to live in this world..''If someday i will become a law enforcer i'll do my very best to serve in community and serve my service for the people in my beloved country Philippines. Salamat! |
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Feb 06, 2012
greenshields
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Article: The Economics of Incarceration I like and agree with the article, but there is a little confusion in the first paragraph. If the incarceration rate is 743/ 100000, then there can't be 6 million in u.s. prisons; it would be something over 2.3 million, which is probably still a world leader. Maybe you intended to give 6 million as the total number of people under some sort of correctional supervision? Malcolm |
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Feb 06, 2012
greenshields
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Article: The Economics of Incarceration I like and agree with the article, but there is a little confusion in the first paragraph. If the incarceration rate is 743/ 100000, then there can't be 6 million in u.s. prisons; it would be something over 2.3 million, which is probably still a world leader. Maybe you intended to give 6 million as the total number of people under some sort of correctional supervision? Malcolm |
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Feb 06, 2012
strayan
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If the number of calls to Poison Control Centers are a legitimate reason to use 'emergency regulatory authority' to ban psychoactive substances why is it still legal to sell caffeine drinks to children? Check the stats: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/16851881/detail.html |
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Feb 06, 2012
duncan20903
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Except that Mr. Kerliefries seems to have forgotten that the decline in teen smoking has been achieved without making smoking tobacco illegal for adults. |
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Feb 06, 2012
damiross
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Unfortunately, there are many, many guards who do NOT see it has a higher but rather has a way to be high priced bullies. They demand respect from the inmates yet they do not give the same respect to the inmates. It's a two-way street. Respect is not something you get by being a bully. As an example, at a prison I'm familiar with it is not unusual for the guards to take the personal property of inmates even though they are authorized to have it. This is not state-issued property but property that the families have bought for their loved ones. Medical care is better in some backward 3rd world country than it is in prison. Got a tooth cavity? Let's yank that sucker out! Need medicine? We'll get it to you in 2 or 3 weeks. The justice system in America is broken. Part of the reason is because of lawmakers and district attorneys who want to appear tough, esepcially on victimless crimes. The other part is the so-called correctional system. Most of them treat inmates as less than human beings. In fact, if I treated my cat the way the guards treat the inmates I'd be in prison! Being a correctional officer may be a "high calling" but many are just professional thugs who have no regard for anybody but themselves. |
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Feb 06, 2012
Deb
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Article: First Amendment Violation?: Prison Limits Inmates’ Ability to Solicit Pen-Pals? Sad that we live in a world where you don’t even need evidence to crush inmates’ rights any longer. Just a nod from one official to the next is all it takes. Not very American. |
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Feb 03, 2012
VALENTIN69
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Article: New Correctional Officer Thank you very much for inviting me. Please tell me what chances I have to start courses on Correctional Officers, in Tx. 2003 - present / 9 years working pentenciar system (are NCO / Chief Agent of Prison ) 1996 - 2003 Corporal in Romanian Army |
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Jan 31, 2012
mtarte
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Article: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Correctional Officers PTSD is an insidious and debilitating condition that, if not diagnosed properly, can lead to long term problems. That said, we must, as civilian law enforcers be careful with the "warrior" persona to the public. Enough people believe that the police, and to a lesser extent, correctional officers, are becoming "militarized." It is not the case of course, but in today's media-soaked society, perception is reality. We mus have warrior-like tendencies at times of course, but we are enforcers of the law, be it on the street or behind prison walls. |
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Jan 28, 2012
theinmateloo...
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Article: The Three C’s: Answers for the Correctional Professional on Cybercrime Every thing that you have made in the post I really appreciate your effort in gathering up the helpful information. |
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Jan 25, 2012
knowledgeacq...
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I like the approach that the author used by showing how a criminal record can damage oppurtunities of offender. I wonder as cj professional do you really want to rehabilate the offender. I state this due to the continued cut of funds towards reentry programs. I hope that we as a society sincerely committ to these diffrent programs so that we can strengten society by employing our brothers and sisters that are incarcerated. |
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Jan 25, 2012
JasonJPI
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Article: Prison Nursery Programs a Growing Trend in Women’s Prisons I'm in the criminal justice degree program at CTU. We have an assignment to write about a prison nursery program. I was saddened to find out today that the Utah Correctional System does not have a nursery program. I think the state would produce better female parolees if they had one. Termination of parental rights enables inmates to re-offend because of their sense of loss. Best wishes, and thank you for making this information available. Jason K Jensen, PI Jensen Investigations 801-759-2248 www.jensenprivateinvestigations.com jason@jenseninvestigations.com |
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Jan 25, 2012
blood nation
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Article: “Bloods” More Gang Knowledge B's up c's down |
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Jan 25, 2012
blood nation
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Article: “Bloods” More Gang Knowledge let it rain let it shine killa ckrab witta nine let it rain let it pour droppa pu55y ass ckrab to tha floor dat 5 iz poppin nd tha 6 iz droppin ckusz we keep it reall nd show them ckrabz watz tha deal blast a ckrab nd let them cry let our red flag fly up high |
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Jan 25, 2012
teddie
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How about for those prisoners who have only 6 months left.I think if they have an high school diploma allready ,and oviously not enough time to start a vocational program they should be considered for the early realeas as well.I believe all non violent prisons should be released early.Because how or why you would do for one and not the other. |
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Jan 25, 2012
teddie
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I think releasing non violet criminals early to reduce the overcrowding problems in state prisons is a fabulous idea. |
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Jan 24, 2012
Jillie112001...
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I agree. Re-entry into the employment world is definately a problem. I work for a mental health facility and service clients who have been identified in the jail system for mental illness. I link them back into services here. Do you know where this grant money is coming from and where to apply for it? |
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Jan 22, 2012
Givens
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Article: Corrections & State Leaders from 50 States Take On Recidivism Ken, I think everyone can agree with you. A "revolving door" policy just does not work. I am glad to see this progress and forward thinking with our lawmakers. Inmates need attainable goals, education and a moral foundation. Without any corrective action, inmates will most likely re-offend. Our prison/legal system has came along ways in the last 30+ years, but we still have a long way to go. |
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Jan 18, 2012
ShepherdAP
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Article: Corrections: A High Calling - Part I There were too many times in my younger years that I very easily could have ended up in jail or prison. When reflecting on those years I tell people that God kept me out of prison so that he could send me to prison; as a Corrections Officer. I agree with Mr. Raneses, that Corrections IS a calling. At least it was for me. After nearly 10 years as a Corrections Officer and Sergeant, I'm still reminded daily, "There but for the grace of God go I." Thank you Mr. Raneses, I look forward to reading your future articles. Andy, Washington State Department of Corrections |
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Jan 18, 2012
arunnergirl10
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Sex offenders don't deserve to be walking the streets among civilized people. They willingly gave that right up when they decided to use someone for sexual gratification against the person's free will. Sex Offenders deserve the punishments they get and everything that it entails. |
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Jan 18, 2012
booch
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Article: The Case for Organizational Leadership Education in Corrections Leadership and communications are inseparable. Our ability to energize, inspire, and arouse people to ever higher levels of performance, is directly related to our ability to communicate. Strong leaders are strong communicators. If my communication skills (especially verbal communication) are weak, I'll never be much of a leader. I may be a strong administrator, director, technician, team member, or manager. But without strong verbal communication skills, I'll be a weak leader. Unless I improve my communication skills, I'll become a victim of the shifting balance between managing things and leading people. Effective communication is no more a natural skill than leadership is a born trait. Very few powerful communicators just opened their mouths and let the words naturally flow out. Most leaders learned, developed, practiced, and refined their communication skills through a lot of hard work and conscientious effort. They learned how to sell and persuade. They learned how to infuse a well-formed case or logic with emotional appeal. They were able to light their logic on fire. A good example of a leader with these attributes is the late Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. The life he lived was inspired by the traits he exhibited early on and people were drawn to him not only by the principles he stood for but how he communicated the message of non violence. |
