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Are there statistics available that prove that treatment programs are successful in reducing recidivism rates?.. full thread

Our topic this month coincides with the recent birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I will examine minority prison populations and what the statistics reflect. I will first begin by sharing some of the data and provide some percentages for total offenders under supervision; incarcerated by race (Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic); some of the challenges faced by corrections in managing these offenders, and other information... full story

Also this week:

• The Mental Health Crisis in the Corrections Profession: An Old Problem Still Unsolved
• Tackle the Culture Conundrum in Business
• Riddle of the Footprints
• Open the Door - Segregation Reforms in Colorado

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• February – Minority Issues – Challenges of managing minority populations, challenges minority practitioners face editor@corrections.com]

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Female Services Counselor (MEP)

The Female Services Counselor for the Motivational Enhancement Program (MEP) at MCI Framingham facilitates group sessions for newly sentenced inmates to motivate them to engage in treatment programs throughout their incarceration and work toward healthier lifestyles. The Female Services Counselor ensures that all inmates are provided with education in the assigned curriculum approved by the Department of Correction and are responsible for written documentation in the case records. This position also participates in a multi-disciplinary team meeting on a weekly basis or as directed. A successful candidate for this position will have strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills...

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events

• Apr 09-12, 2016 – Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care
• Apr 12-16, 2016 – 2016 NAAWS Training Conference
• Apr 17-20, 2016 – NCIA 2016 National Training Conference
• May 05-06, 2016 – Seattle, WA: Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
• Oct 13-14, 2016 – Portland, OR: Breakthrough Strategies for Working with Troubled Youth
• Oct 23-28, 2016 – ICPA 18th AGM and Conference

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• Spectrum's President and CEO Recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health for Visionary Leadership
• Spectrum Hires New Executive Director to Lead Rapidly Growing Inpatient and Residential Division
• BI Incorporated agreement with U.S. Communities allows cities, counties and states access to electronic monitoring products, services at best value
• BI Incorporated, SOBERLINK enter distribution agreement for SL2 alcohol monitoring system
• BI Incorporated wins award for collaboration with Verizon Wireless, Multi-Tech Systems
• Spectrum Health Systems Hosts Third Annual Excellence in Treatment Awards
• Wexford Health and DOC complete transition of inmate health care services in south Florida
• BI Incorporated selected to operate Calaveras County Innovative Day Reporting Program for Probationers
• Wexford Health promotes senior management team members
• Matt Swando Named Divisional Vice President of BI Incorporated
• GTL Houston Expansion Project Reflects Continued Commitment to Best-in-Class Data Center Infrastructure
• Orange County, California Awards ITS Contract to GTL
• Assessing whether an electronic monitoring program is right for you
• GTL Sets Annual Record for Visitation Management: Leads Industry in Combining In-Person and Video Visitation Technology

quote of the week

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world."
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