Corrections Today articles from April 2002

Corrections Today archives from April 2002

Programs and jobs help offenders: With some employment assistance to provide a nudge in the right direction, the offender is poised to find decent work and become a productive member of the community. (Editorial).(Editorial)
April 1, 2002... The word work means different things to different people. To some, it is a burden that must be endured to pay bills, exist and live. To others, it is life; their existence centers around work and their identities are defined by what they do for...

Ensuring our programs provide for a better tomorrow: Today, we must be leaders who embrace a new world. We have a responsibility not only to our institutions, but also to our communities and our nation. (Commentary).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... More than six months have passed since our nation experienced the tragic events of Sept. 11. Today, many of us speak in terms of life before and after the attack -- how the world was and how it is today. We discuss how our lives have changed...

Printrak. (Profile).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Printrak, a Motorola company, is a worldwide supplier of integrated identification and information systems used in public safety, criminal justice and civil applications. Founded in 1975, the company is a pioneer in public safety and law...

BJS reports criminal justice expenditures. (National News Briefs).(Bureau of Justice Statistics)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... The United States spends about $147 billion per year on criminal justice activities, reports the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). During the past two decades, spending on police protection, corrections, and judicial and legal services has...

INS creates office for juveniles. (National News Briefs).(Immigration and Naturalization Service)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) is creating an office to oversee the protection of juveniles to minimize detention time and improve conditions for minors, according to The Washington Post. In 2000, INS detained more than 4,136...

California plays DNA catch-up. (State News).(in unsolved criminal cases)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In 2001, California had 48 cold hits matching DNA evidence from unsolved crimes with the genetic material of convicted felons -- the program's most successful year so far, reports the Los Angeles Times. But with the largest prison system in the...

Colorado shoots down one-judge panel. (State News).(in death penalty cases)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For the third year, an effort to throw out Colorado's three-judge panel in death penalty cases in favor of a one-judge system was defeated in the state Legislature, reports The Denver Post. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 4-3 to kill the...

Warden helps inmates, staff improve their lives. (Best in the Business).(Christine Money)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Throughout her career, Christine Money, warden of the Marion Correctional Institution (MCI) in Marion, Ohio, has strived to help inmates better themselves and, at the same time, has encouraged staff participation at all levels. As a result of...

CEA promotes benefits of correctional education. (Chapter/Affiliate Spotlight).(Correctional Education Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Correctional Education Association (CEA) began as an interest group that formed within the American Correctional Association (ACA) in 1930. As interest in correctional education grew, so too did the group, which became a nonprofit...

Helping offenders overcome their fears. (A View From the Line).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In my role as a clinical psychologist in three New York state medium-security prisons, I frequently see inmates who allege that fear or anxiety prevents them from conforming to facility procedures. For example, they contend they are afraid of...

A week at ground zero. (Speak Out).
April 1, 2002... Due to the magnitude of the events of Sept. 11, I have heard several times that nearly everyone in New York was personally affected by this disaster. Whether it be the loss of a family member, close friend or neighbor, there was some...

Instituting a defensible faith-based program. (Judicial News).(correctional institutions)
April 1, 2002... In recent years, many state and federal correctional systems have implemented faith-based programs that use religious teachings and instruction to change inmate behavior and promote successful reentry into society. Such programs have been...

Sexual Offender Treatment: Biopsychosocial Perspectives. (Bookshelf).
April 1, 2002... Sexual Offender Treatment: Biopsychosocial Perspectives, eds. Eli Coleman and Michael Miner, Haworth Press, 2000, 118 pp. Sexual Offender Treatment: Biopsychosocial Perspectives is an edited collection of papers presented at the Fifth...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2002... In reference to the article "Geographical Disparities Among Trying and Sentencing Juveniles," by Elizabeth Klug, in the December 2001 issue of Corrections Today (CT), the following recently was brought to our attention: Shay Blichik did not...

Success in sharing ideas to bridge the gap between security, safety and treatment. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Correctional Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Despite concerns about a smaller attendance due to budgetary constraints hitting departments of correction and universities nationwide, 3,600 corrections professionals -- about 200 fewer than last year -- traveled to San Antonio for the...

ACA's Online Corrections Academy: Advancing careers one step at a time. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Correctional Association Online Corrections Academy)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Thanks to the American Correctional Association's (ACA) Online Corrections Academy (OCA), corrections professionals will be able to increase their knowledge and fulfill their need for professional growth with the click of a mouse from the...

ACA's third charity event a success. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Correctional Association silent auction to aid Habitat for Humanity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... For the third time, ACA members, leaders and staff generously supported a silent auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit housing organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness worldwide. The auction held at...

Members recognized for their dedication. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Correctional Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Each year, the American Correctional Association (ACA) recognizes members who have exemplified courage, honor and dedication. During this year's winter conference, ACA presented the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award to Kristie P. Smith;...

Oliver North reflects on current events. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).
April 1, 2002... The American Correctional Association officially launched its 2002 Winter Conference in San Antonio, Monday, Jan. 14, with a spirited Opening Session, complete with slides of American highlights set to patriotic music performed by the U.S. Air...

John Walsh fights back. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(for victims' rights and missing children)
April 1, 2002... John Walsh, tireless advocate for victims' rights and missing children, and host of America's Most Wanted, spoke to conference attendees about his fight for justice at the 2002 ACA Winter Conference Annual Luncheon, Jan. 15. Walsh, who is the...

Conference workshops address a variety of issues. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Correctional Association)
April 1, 2002... Attendees at the American Correctional Association (ACA) 2002 Winter Conference in San Antonio had the opportunity to attend a multitude of workshops and seminars on various criminal justice and correctional topics. Below are highlights from a...

John Alston encourages audience to examine their lives. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).
April 1, 2002... On Wednesday, Jan. 15, conference attendees began their day with an inspiring speech by John Alston III, founder of the American Institute for Stress Management. During the past 23 years, he has addressed more than 3 million people, both in...

ACA appreciates its conference sponsors for their invaluable support and generosity! (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Corrections Association)
April 1, 2002... This year in San Antonio, corrections and criminal Justice professionals participated in the 2002 Winter Conference of the American Correctional Association as they reflected on its theme "Bridging the Gap Between Security, Safety and...

Monday Night Exhibit Hall Reception: "Cajun Night in San Antonia". (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... 2002 Winter Conference San Antonio, Texas Attendees and exhibitors experienced the festivities of the New Orleans tradition in San Antonio during ACA's Monday Night Exhibit Hall Event, "Cajun Night in San Antonio." Attendees had a...

Tuesday morning Exhibit Hall break: "A celebration of the American tradition". (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Corrections Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... 2002 Winter Conference Antonio, Texas The colors of red, white and blue; a sense of warmth, pride and patriotism; and an excitement more thrilling than fireworks on the Fourth of July filled the Exhibit H all Tuesday morning during ACA's...

The grand prize giveaway game. (San Antonio 2002 Winter Conference).(American Correctional Association)
April 1, 2002... Hundreds of attendees converged on the Exhibit Hall Tuesday afternoon, January 15, the most anticipated day of ACA's 2002 Winter Conference, as each hoped to take home a brand new entertainment package that had been in the spotlight all week....

Prison-based programming: What it can do and why it is needed. (CT Feature).(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... During the past two decades, the prison population grew more rapidly and now is larger than at any other juncture in U.S. history. This growth was fueled by two trends. The first consisted of a dramatic increase in admissions to state and...

Long-distance dads: Restoring incarcerated fathers to their children. (CT Feature).
April 1, 2002... Sixteen-year-old David Moore III lives in the Intensive Treatment Unit in Erie, Pa., at the recommendation of his probation officer. He has struggled with drugs, alcohol and fighting in one of Pittsburgh's toughest districts, where he grew up....

Breaking the habit of failure. (CT Feature).(for prisoners)
April 1, 2002... By necessity, the field of corrections is preoccupied with failure. Delinquent youths often fail to thrive in school, dropping out or having their educations disrupted by incarceration. Adults who fail to achieve self-sufficiency through...

A seamless continuum of services for those in need. (CT Feature).(Travis County Counseling and Education Services)
April 1, 2002... Austin, Texas -- It is called the live music capital of the world. Sixth Street is an area where visitors, curiosity-seekers and local revelers dance, drink and use drugs. As a result, some are arrested and become numbers in the criminal...

Computer refurbishing program aids: Tennessee inmates and students. (CT Feature).
April 1, 2002... Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) has discovered a way to partner with state agencies that benefits the agencies, correctional facilities, inmates and schools in Tennessee. The computer refurbishing program at South Central Correctional...

Making a smooth transition. (CT Feature).(Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises)
April 1, 2002... Mike has just arrived at the Greyhound station in Tampa, Fla. He carries a plastic bag with his belongings. His clothing appears new and somewhat uncomfortable, but adequate and clean. He seems nervous, as it is apparent that the bus stop's...

The benefits of community involvement with correctional industries in Nevada. (CT Feature).
April 1, 2002... Correctional industries -- the employment arm of corrections -- play various essential roles in Nevada. These jobs, which provide work experience comparable to the free community and pay prevailing wages in many cases, are in high demand by the...

State Use Industries expands use of CAD design. (CT Feature).
April 1, 2002... State Use Industries (SUI), the prison industry arm of the Maryland Division of Correction, provides an environment for the operation of correctional industries using qualified inmate workers that resembles the work environment for business...

Collaboration: Yields exceptional juvenile facility.
April 1, 2002... Three Virginia counties united to build a jointly owned and operated juvenile detention facility, forging in the process a new level of intergovernmental relations and achieving substantial savings for taxpayers in all three jurisdictions....

Reuse of old jail benefits family and juvenile courts.(Allegheny County Family Courts System)
April 1, 2002... In 1989, former President George H.W. Bush held a luncheon for regional editors and broadcasters at the White House. An attendee from Pittsburgh asked Bush about the crowded Allegheny County Jail, in which a population cap was mandated by court...

Planning & designing comprehensive special juvenile facilities.(includes case studies)
April 1, 2002... During the past decade, the United States has seen a marked increase in the number of offenders entering the juvenile justice system. For numerous reasons, a high percentage of these juveniles are being diagnosed with a variety of mental health...

Candidates for the 2002 ACA Election.(American Correctional Association)(Directory)
April 1, 2002... This year's slate of candidates was selected by ACA's Nominating Committee during its meeting Nov. 15, 2001. Candidates were chosen for president-elect, vice president and treasurer positions, along with a full slate of nominees to the Board of...

ACA awards recognize exceptional commitment. (Rewarding Excellence).(American Correctional Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Each year at the American Correctional Association's (ACA) Winter Conference, four distinguished awards are presented to honor outstanding corrections professionals. The awards, presented by the president, honor exemplary leadership and service...

Declaration of Principles of the American Correctional Association.(mission statement)
April 1, 2002... Dear Members: It is our pleasure to submit to you a final revision of the American Correctional Association's Declaration of Principles, last revised in 1982. This declaration was ratified by the Association's leadership in January during...

The American Correctional Association's Vision Statement.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Dear Members: It is our pleasure to submit to you a draft revision of the American Correctional Association's Vision Statement, Mission and Goals. We are presenting it to you for your input and comments prior to final ratification by the...

Hotel information and rates.(Garden Grove and Anaheim, California)(Brief Article)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... HEADQUARTER HOTEL RATES Anaheim Marriott Hotel 700 W. Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802 Hotel Code: [MARRI] Single $152, Double $167 Concierge Level: $172/$187 Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 12:00...

Hotel features and amenities.(Anaheim and Garden Grove, California)(Brief Article)(Directory)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Headquarter Hotel Features and Amenities Anaheim Marriott Hotel * Across the Street from the Anaheim Convention Center * $12 Per Day Self Parking with In and Out Privileges * $18 Per Day Valet Parking with In and Out Privileges...

Trouble-free: Travel arrangements.
April 1, 2002... AIRLINE ACA has arranged for your convenience and comfort top-notch air and ground transportation that's efficient and affordable and will provide attendees of the 132nd Congress of Correction first-rate service and one-on-one attention....

E.R. Cass Awards Banquet & Entertainment.
April 1, 2002... Wednesday, August 7, 2002 * 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The E.R. Cass Awards Banquet provides conference attendees quality entertainment that's both exciting and memorable. Without exception, guests will be moved and excited by one of America's...

Reclaiming incarcerated youths through education. (Juvenile Justice News).
April 1, 2002... In his highly acclaimed novel Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing, journalist Ted Conover takes readers on a compelling journey into one of American's best-known prisons: Sing Sing. He describes a famous prison warden who was outspoken and opinionated...

Wyoming Department of Corrections. (Private Sector News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Wyoming Department of Corrections selected Rosser International Inc. of Atlanta, Plan One/Architects of Jackson, Wyo., and Criminal Justice Solutions (CJS) of Middletown, Conn., to provide master planning services for the Wyoming State...

Riverdale Mills Corp. (Private Sector News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Riverdale Mills Corp., an international manufacturer of welded wire mesh, recently named David S. deMoulpied vice president of business development. In this position, deMoulpied is responsible for global market evaluation and development of the...

ENSCO Inc. (Private Sector News).(Wackenhut Corrections Corp. contracts MicroSearch people sensor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ENSCO Inc., a diversified research development and information technology company, leads the security industry in detection technology. Wackenhut Corrections Corp., a subsidiary of the Wackenhut Corp., has contracted ENSCO to install...

State of the Union, budget proposals set agenda for Congress. (Legislative Issues).(President George W. Bush)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... The agenda for the second session of the 107th Congress took shape Jan. 29, when President Bush delivered his State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress. During his speech, Bush set forth three broad goals for America --...

Simulation modeling for leadership development: A systems dynamics approach. (NIC Update).
April 1, 2002... What factors promote change? What effect do the decisions made today have on the future? How do organizations interpret the lessons of their experiences? A systems dynamics approach using computer simulation modeling can help provide answers to...

National Institute of Justice helps facilities implement telemedicine program. (Technology Update).(United States)
April 1, 2002... Health care provisions in correctional facilities can be costly, difficult and present security risks. Telemedicine can alleviate some of these obstacles, but implementing a telemedicine program can be a daunting task and it may not be the...

Corrections calendar.
April 1, 2002... * American Correctional Association (ACA), Professional Development Workshop, "Generational Diversity: Not Just a Gen-X Issue," April 11-12, ACA, 4380 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706-4322. Contact Marie Hinton, training coordinator, at (301)...

Get ready for National Membership month June 1-30. (Membership News).(American Correctional Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Isn't it time to tell others about the valuable benefits and opportunities of American Correctional Association (ACA) membership? Learn. ACA offers corrections professionals many opportunities to increase their insight and knowledge and...