10/23/2008: New Toolkit on Law Enforcement Role in Prisoner Reentry: Four Agencies Selected as "Learning Sites" with Justice Department Grant Reentry Policy Council
How can reentry work with entities like Illinois' Sheridan Project, which operates out of Illinois' Sheridan Correctional Center?
Read my articles on the blatant racism, indifferent treatment and discriminatory practices by Sheridan Correctional Center and WestCare Foundation, Inc. WestCare provides the substance abuse counseling services at Sheridan Correctional Center.
On October 23, 2008 I was informed from a reliable source that Melinda Gubbels was the supervisor in Building 23 at Sheridan Correctional Center. Melinda Gubbels, who is a white female, filed false charges against Fred Nance Jr. with WestCare Foundation Inc. for sexual harassment. WestCare determined the charges by Ms. Gubbels were unfounded. Ms. Gubbels was not reprimanded for filing these false charges. Instead, WestCare Foundation, Inc. continued to assign Ms. Gubbles to work up under Nance's supervision when he worked at Sheridan Correctional Center. WestCare "rewards" racism, prejudice and discrimination by promoting a person they "know" filed false charges against a fellow employee.
WestCare terminated Nance on or about May 13, 2008 because Warden Michael Rothwell of Sheridan Correctional Center took Nance's security clearance without giving Nance reason for the action. WestCare and Warden Rothwell terminated Nance because he complained about blatant racism, indifferent treatment and discrimination.
My informer also told me that Sheridan Corrrectional Center and WestCare have recently put 2 other black females out of the correctional center. One of the females name is Rose. I will provide additional information on this when I receive it.
Don't be mistaken. Recidivism will continue as long as you have racism, indifferent treatment and discrimination polarizing our society. Sheridan Correctional Center and WestCare Foundation, Inc. are following in the footsteps of President and Vice Presidential candidates McCain and Palin. From the demonstration portrayed on National television by the McCain/Palin Presidential ticket, anyone can see they practices and proclaims separatism and divisiveness of the races. All you have to is open your eyes. Many in this country are afraid to open their eyes, and this is why racial prejudice, indifferent treatment and discrimination exist.
October 23, 2008
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New Web-Based Assessments Tool
The Justice Center recently launched a web-based tool to help familiarize state and local government officials with various assessment instruments used in corrections systems across the nation to gauge the risks and needs of people who are admitted to prisons and jails.New Toolkit on Law Enforcement Role in Prisoner Reentry: Four Agencies Selected as "Learning Sites" with Justice Department Grant
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center announced today the release of the toolkit, Planning and Assessing a Law Enforcement Reentry Strategy. With support by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), the kit has been designed as a guide and self-assessment tool for policing personnel and their partners to help reduce repeat crimes and facilitate successful reintegration by the more than 700,000 individuals who return to our communities from prisons each year and the more than 9 million from jails.U.S. Department of Justice Selects Eight "Weed and Seed" Sites to Receive Technical Assistance Aimed at Improving Reentry Efforts
The U.S. Department of Justice Community Capacity Development Office (CCDO) has selected eight "Weed and Seed" sites to participate in a 13-month technical assistance project to build, promote, and sustain a variety of initiatives aimed at helping individuals reenter communities after they are released from prison or jail. The selected sites are Phoenix, AZ; Palm Beach, FL; Indianapolis, IN; San Antonio, TX; St. Louis, MO; Pawtucket, RI; Irvington, NJ; and New Bedford, MA.2008 National Summit on Prisoner Reentry
The Performance Institute
November 5-7, 2008
Washington, DC
115th IACP Conference
International Association for Chiefs of Police
November 8-12, 2008
San Diego, CAPrisoner Reentry Initiative Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor invites faith-based and community organizations to apply for funding as part of the President's Prisoner Reentry Initiative (PRI). This initiative, a joint effort of the Departments of Labor and Justice, aims to help individuals find employment following their release from prison. The Department of Labor will award grants to faith-based and community organizations providing postrelease reentry services within 19 targeted counties across the nation. Grants will be in the amount of $300,000 for the first year of services, with the possibility of two additional years of funding, depending on demonstrated program performance and the availability of funds.Organizations operating in the following counties are eligible to apply for funding:
- Jefferson County, AL
- Maricopa County, AZ
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Denver County, CO
- Fairfield County, CT
- New Castle County, DE
- Cook County, IL
- Allen County, IN
- Caddo and Bossier Parishes, LA
- Baltimore County, MD
- Genesee County, MI
- Greene County, MO
- Mercer County, NJ
- Clarke County, NV
- Erie County, NY
- Tulsa County, OK
- Philadelphia County, PA
- Davidson County, TN
- Milwaukee County, WI
For additional information, see the grant solicitation in the U.S Federal Register. (See also the solicitation amendment, dated September 12.) Please direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Jeannette Flowers, Grants Management Specialist, Division of Federal Assistance, at (202) 693-3322 or Flowers.Jeannette@dol.gov.Application Deadline: November 4, 2008
- AL: 10/21/08 - Marshall chosen for pilot sentencing program (Sand Mountain Register)
- FL: 10/20/08 - Bill touts hiring ex-offenders to cut crime rate (Florida Times-Union)
- US: 10/20/08 - Editorial: One way to cut prison costs (Christian Science-Monitor)
- CA: 10/20/08 - Prop 5: The Non-Violent Offender Rehabilitation Act (KXTV-Sacramento)
- US: 10/19/08 - Ripple effect (The Corrections Connection)
- Release Planning for Successful Reentry: A Guide for Corrections, Service Providers, and Community Groups (Urban Institute) - pdf
- Pre-release Characteristics and Service Receipt among Adult Male Participants in the SVORI Multi-site Evaluation (Multi-site Evaluation of the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative) - pdf
- Strategically Monitoring Sex Offenders: Accessing Community Corrections' Resources to Enhance Law Enforcement Capabilities (International Association of Chiefs of Police) - pdf
- Tracking Sex Offenders with Electronic Monitoring Technology: Implications and Practical Uses for Law Enforcement (International Association of Chiefs of Police) - pdf
- Promoting Public Safety Through Successful Community Transition (Community Resources for Justice / Crime and Justice Institute) - pdf
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October 08, 2008
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October 02, 2008
The winners and losers of the bailout vote
The winners and losers of the bailout vote - Yahoo! News
What about the "pork barrel" spending in this new package, which took a $700 Billion Bill to $850 Billion? I believe there is a payment for $200,000.00 for wooden arrows in Oregon. It appears that "party" leaders are offering "pork" for votes.
What about the "pork barrel" spending in this new package, which took a $700 Billion Bill to $850 Billion? I believe there is a payment for $200,000.00 for wooden arrows in Oregon. It appears that "party" leaders are offering "pork" for votes.
October 01, 2008
Hoyer, Blunt hopeful of progress on rescue bill
Hoyer, Blunt hopeful of progress on rescue bill - Yahoo! News
What are we rescuing? We are rescuing the Stock Market. Why can't we let the Stock Market "correct" itself? Who will rescue the homeowner or the farmer? What about those companies that failed years ago, who rescued them? Why are we rescuing "private" industry? This will not be the "rescuing" end.
Before last Thursday with the Stock Market dilemma Senator McCain, the Secretary of Treasury and President George Bush have always told the public that our economy was secured. McCain has always held a close bond with President Bush, such as voting 90% of the time with him.
Obama has always told the public that our economy was in trouble. What is the "real" reason why our country does not want to vote for Obama? What do you think?
What are we rescuing? We are rescuing the Stock Market. Why can't we let the Stock Market "correct" itself? Who will rescue the homeowner or the farmer? What about those companies that failed years ago, who rescued them? Why are we rescuing "private" industry? This will not be the "rescuing" end.
Before last Thursday with the Stock Market dilemma Senator McCain, the Secretary of Treasury and President George Bush have always told the public that our economy was secured. McCain has always held a close bond with President Bush, such as voting 90% of the time with him.
Obama has always told the public that our economy was in trouble. What is the "real" reason why our country does not want to vote for Obama? What do you think?
Wall Street Journal Report: Wal-Mart Warns of Democratic Win
Wal-Mart Warns of Democratic Win - WSJ.com
Wal-Mart attempts to stop unionization of its employees. It seems that Wal-Mart may terminate employment of those who they know vote Democrat. What is your comment?
Wal-Mart attempts to stop unionization of its employees. It seems that Wal-Mart may terminate employment of those who they know vote Democrat. What is your comment?