recidivism and young minority offenders are rearrested more often. Most new crime is normally nonviolent‚ less serious felonies and misdemeanors with violent offenders being the least likely to recommit another violent crime. The Department of Correctional Education offers academic‚ vocational and transition programs to those persons who enter the Department of Corrections. Academic programs include instruction in literacy (Literacy Incentive Program)‚ which is mandated by state law for those inmates
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I initially worked for Azzouggagh & Balatidis Legal Services for my field placement‚ located at 310 Vaughan Valley Blvd. unit B‚ Vaughan Ontario L4H 3C3. The business was a corporation operated by two licensed paralegals‚ Issam Azzouggagh and Panagiotis Balatidis. The firm had been operating for two years. However‚ when I arrived‚ the corporation and partnership were being dissolved. I worked exclusively with Mr. Balatidis‚ who is now operating under Balatidis Legal Services‚ which is a sole proprietorship
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circumstances revolving around this incident revealed. Officer Dossey attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a bicyclist for a vehicle code violation he observed. The bicyclist fled and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspect made an unsafe turning movement during the pursuit by swerving to the right almost colliding with the patrol vehicle and then back to the left. The suspect then suddenly decreased his speed without signaling causing Officer Dossey‚ who was making a left turn to pursue him‚ strike
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5. It would be an honor and a privilege to continue my service as a Surface Warfare Officer. I had the pleasure of being assigned to the USS Chung-Hoon during my senior Midshipman cruise. While on the Chung-Hoon‚ I was tasked with assuming the role of conning officer. I was held to the same expectation as my running mate; I was to have in-depth knowledge of the ship’s navigational capabilities‚ report for duty fully prepared to assume responsibilities‚ and‚ at all times‚ be diligent when working
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The scenario starts by introducing T. G. Redd‚ a sworn Henrico police officer. As a sworn law enforcement officer in the state of Virginia‚ Redd has certain powers and responsibilities‚ even while off-duty and out of his jurisdiction. While off-duty at Stony Point Fashion Park of Chesterfield‚ Virginia‚ Redd comes across Mike Richards‚ a man Redd had obtained warrants in Henrico for Breaking and Entering‚ Vandalism‚ and Malicious Wounding‚ though had yet to serve them. As Richards is leaving the
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PROBLEM IN CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION IN INDIA INTRODUCTION The Union of India is a Federal Polity consisting of 28 States and 7 Union Territories directly administered by the Union Government. Under this federal system the States have their own Governments‚ and Legislatures‚ with powers and functions which are clearly defined under a written Constitution. Under such devolution of executive and legislative power the
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The Bureau of Prisons was created under the Reorganization Act of 1905 as an agency under the Department of Commerce and Police. The agency eventually was placed under the supervision of the Department of Justice. The Bureau of Prisons was changed into the Bureau of Corrections with the issuance of Proclamation No. 495 and through a provision in the Administrative Code of 1987. The oldest penal facility ‚ founded in 1832‚ is situated in Zamboanga City‚ the San Ramon Prison and Penal
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2008; Taylor‚ 2012). As a social work intern at Monroe County Correctional Facility‚ this topic becomes of great importance when working with inmates experiencing grief and loss. Providing treatment to these inmates mitigates the difficulties related to reentry‚ enhances the “ability to cope with prison life” (Hendry‚ 2009‚ p. 271)‚ and decreases the likelihood of recidivism (Hendry‚ 2009). Prevalence of Grief in Correctional Facilities The research that is accessible on grief and loss
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There is no denying that Correctional Counselors play a vital role in the United States criminal justice and prison systems. Though it seems to be a declining field‚ correctional counselors will always be needed regardless of what our leaders in this country may decide. Correctional counselors are also referred to as correctional treatment specialists or case managers. They work with offenders directly in hope of evolving plans and goals to prevent them from being a repeat offender when they are
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Correctional Facilities & Corruption Combined HU245 Correctional Facilities & Corruption Combined Correctional facilities house some of the most violent individuals in America. Keeping these criminals in line is the fiduciary responsibility of a correctional officer. These officers are held to a much higher standard than your average law enforcement officers. This research paper will discuss the corruption amongst correctional officers‚ gratuities received‚ motivation
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