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Understanding The American Corrections SystemWe currently live in a nation where schools and churches are closing, but new prisons are being built at an alarming rate. How we have gotten to this point in the modern corrections system, and a brief history of the development of that system, are discussed in this paper.
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Education Requirements for Corrections OfficersOverview on what education requirements along with courses during college to be taken in order to become a successful corrections officer.
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Corrections in America TodayCorrections in America has changed dramatically to that of the past and today our government is trying new ways of dealing with overpopulation and staying on top.
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Automatic Corrections in Dog TrainingThis article examines the concept and use of automatic corrections, without the use of e-collars, in dog training. Automatic corrections are those that occur as a natural consequence during the course of interaction between a handler and a dog.
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Becoming a Corrections Officer and Advancing in the FieldA college degree and/or experience in counseling or supervision are prerequisites for becoming a corrections officer.
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Outsourcing-Proof (For Now) Career Opportunities in America's Court and Corrections FieldsYes, you could be a lawyer or a judge. But wouldn't you rather be a positive part of America's corrections and court system? Here are your job opportunities.
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Charles L. Ryan, Arizona Prison Director - Charles Flanagan Newly Appointed Juvenile Corrections DirectorArizona prisons are in dire straights as they lost one of their best prison administrators to the Arizona Juvenile Corrections Department. Deputy Director Charles Flanagan, a stabilizer and a very good leader will surely be missed. -
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation Can Reduce Recidivism to Less Than 10 PercentAn anti-recidivism specialist guarantees the California corrections officials that they can release up to 40,000 potential community contributors, rather criminals, and achieve a recidivism rate of less than 10 percent. -
Corrections Proposal Expected to PassIn 2009, Kenai Peninsula College was considering the implementation of an online program for students to obtain a degree in the corrections field.
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Corrections Officer Career: Be Ready for These ChallengesCorrections officers are trained to be able to defuse tense situations, respond to riots, escapes and maintain public safety.
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Possible Alternative Methods of Dealing with Aged-Out Inmates at Corrections FacilitiesWhat some possibilities are for dealing with "aged out" inmates.
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Sweet Freedom and the Louisville Metro Department of CorrectionsWhat is really happening inside the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections and what is the process after being arrested? My first-person account and how I realized just how precious freedom truly is.
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Who Profits From Stock Market Corrections?When investors sell shares in a correction, who is buying? Are the buyers stupid or reckless, or do they know something other don't? Does anyone other than shorts benefit from corrections?
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Telephone Privileges for Inmates Incarcerated in the Arizona Department of CorrectionsThis article discusses what types, how many and duration of telephone calls inmates incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections are allowed. -
Spring Corrections, Spring CleaningRegistered Investment Advisor reviews current market correction, compares similar market corrections, parallels in current Arab revolutions with end of Cold War, gives specific stock recommendations. -
Fear: The Primary Driver of Market CorrectionsWhen a stock declines to zero, the reasons are always fundamental - business failure - but the primary reason for most market corrections is fear.
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Opinion on Probation and Community-based CorrectionsAn opinion will be provided regarding the future of probation and community corrections, what should happen with these programs, and is it appropriate to increase restrictions imposed on probation or see an increase in the use of community programs?
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Former White County, Tennessee Corrections Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights ViolationsAccording to a recent press release, the United States Department of Justice has announced that a former Corrections Officer from White County Tennessee has been sentenced for civil rights violations.
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Former Corrections Officer Ryan Michael Teel Faces Life in Prison in the Beating Death of an InmateThe Justice Department has announced that a former Mississippi corrections officer, Ryan Michael Teel, has been sentenced for abusing inmates at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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Tragedy Strikes Corrections Officers in Rural MontanaThis morning a transport bus carrying 26 corrections officers and to the Montana State Prison crashed, killing one CO and injuring the surviving 25. Some are still in critical condition.
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The Difference Between Police Officers and Corrections OfficersIf you've decided that you want a career in law enforcement, or if you are just interested in criminal justice, you might be wondering about the difference between police officers and corrections officers. Read on for a full explanation
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New York Department of Corrections Internal Classification PolicyIn 1994 an inmate won a multi-million dollar suit against the New York Department of Corrections for their inadequate Protective Custody policy.
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The Pros and Cons of Being a State Corrections OfficerMy husband has been a state corrections officer in a maximum security prison for almost ten years. Here are some facts about being a state corrections officer.
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Former Federal Corrections Officer Sentenced for Sexual Misconduct ViolationsAccording to the Department of Justice, a former federal corrections officer had been sentenced for his sexual misconduct violations.
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A Virtual Prison Tour of the Florida Department of CorrectionsThis paper reflects the impressions of the American Prison System through a virtual tour of the Florida Department of Corrections.
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Juvenile Treatment & Corrections in Connecticut: Not-So-Scary AlternativesJuvenile Corrections does not always call for a prison environment, but rather, there are clinical settings that can effectively treat juveniles.
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Corrections Officers: The Forgotten CopsCorrections Officers are no more and no less a part the of the law enforcement community than any other cop or special agent. -
Interview with Deez, Associated Content Producer and Corrections Officer"There are things inside of these walls, that these inmates do, that no one should witness or be subject to, NO ONE..! People should be thankful there are those of us willing to do this job." -
How to Become a Certified Corrections Professional Through the American Corrections AssociationThe American Correctional Association is the oldest correctional association in the world. ACA serves every profession in the corrections arena, from the entry level corrections officers to the healthcare givers. -
Corrections Officer: "Stepping Stone" Turned "Long-Term Career"A short article explaining my decision to pursue a career in the field of Corrections.
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Interview: A Day in the Life of a Corrections OfficerI interviewed a Corrections Officer that I know and he told me a little about the how the Jail works and what a day is like for him.
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New Photo of Charles Manson Released by California Dept. Of CorrectionsA New Photo of Charles Manson Released by California Dept. of Corrections Reveals an Old Man -
Corrections Concepts Inc. Sponsors Benefit ConcertCorrections Concepts, Inc. is sponsoring a concert benefiting the establishment of Habilitation House, a proposed pre-release faith-based work ethic correctional facility to prepare inmates for society. -
Becoming a California Department of Corrections OfficerThis article explains the process of gaining a career as a California Department of Corrections officer.
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Arizona Corrections Officers Fear Prison Closures, Layoffs, Early Inmate ReleaseArizona budget problems may lead to prisons shutting down, officers being let go and violent offenders getting out of prison early. Prison employees are worried, but don't have the answers they need. What's really going on? -
Corrections Concepts Inc. Withdraws Offer to Wilson, OklahomaAfter last week's inaction by Wilson City Council to approve two non-binding resolutions to express interest in forming a partnership with CCI to build and manage an innovative faith-based correctional facility, Chairman Bill Robinson withdraws offer. -
Sending Money to an Inmate in the Colorado Department of CorrectionsA detailed look at sending money to prisoners in Colorado, including what fees to expect and what you should beware of.
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The Corrections, by Jonathan FranzenThe Correctons is a modern day novel about a dysfunctional American family with an old-fashioned,pompous,authoritative father who is suffering from Parkinson's disease.
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Interview with a Female Corrections Officer from Texas"We do a job that is horribly dangerous, for very little pay, in service of a community who has no idea we even exist"
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Corrections and TreatmentA small list of community-based treatment efforts the courts can implement into a juveniles punishment rather than to incarcerate. A few of these community-based treatments are: House arrest, residential programs, and balanced probation.
