Melissa Mann

Full list of Melissa Mann results

• How technology can help hire and train the corrections workforce of tomorrow

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  A holistic talent management solution can automate the process of tracking and reporting employee data and training

• 5 ways video analytics can improve correctional facility security

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  Through the provision of efficient, detailed, real-time data, video analytics give correctional facilities the tools to identify threats and enhance safety

• How to buy an inmate transport video surveillance system (and why you should)

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  A vehicle video surveillance system can alleviate COs and agencies of any liability in the midst of an unpredictable incident during inmate transport

• Health care behind bars: A growing challenge for corrections leaders

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  Correctional institutions are faced with being the sole health care provider for the nation’s most ill people with the least amount of financial resources

• Why we should support inmate education

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  Studies have shown that promoting education and job training for inmates can reduce recidivism and save taxpayer dollars

• Why correctional facilities should consider tablets for inmates

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  Officer safety, improved inmate behavior and revenue are key reasons why correctional facilities are issuing tablets to inmates

• Understanding the pros and cons of video visitation systems in corrections

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  Research reflects a reduction in recidivism with inmates receiving regular visitation from family, loved ones, clergy and mentors

• How are new policy reforms changing America's correctional facilities?

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  Some policies have been carefully and deliberately constructed, while others are lacking the same thoughtful craftsmanship

• Is it time to modify traditional treatment programs in America's correctional facilities?

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  Offenders who suffer from mental health and substance abuse disorders do not respond well to traditional alternative sentence programming

• Why diversion and treatment programs for mentally ill inmates must be improved

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  While diversion and treatment programs exist for inmates who suffer from mental illness, they remain questionably effective

• How the shuttering of mental hospitals continues to cause problems for corrections

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  The correctional system is not capable of effectively treating this population

• 4 ways a modern video surveillance system can benefit a correctional facility

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  Security cameras in correctional facilities can assist officers in detection of suspicious activity and help keep a lid on large scale incidents

• Analyzing the decision to de-privatize federal prison facilities

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  Privatized institutions are profit-motivated with incentives to keep salaries and expenses low

• Key considerations for sobering and safety cells

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  Depending upon on the needs and mandates of each correctional facility, a sobering room — otherwise known as the “drunk tank” — can be designed accordingly

• Women in corrections face a number of obstacles

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  While the challenge of gender-bias is certainly present, it does not have to preclude the female officer from effectively accomplishing their job

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