Corrections Today 2005 editorial calendar.FEBRUARY February: see month. Mental Health Issues. A tremendous amount of people in our nation's correctional systems have mental illnesses. This issue will explain the problem and look at various ways to deal with and help this population of offenders. This issue also will include subtheme articles on health care. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] APRIL April: see month. Re-entry RE-ENTRY, estates. The resuming or retaking possession of land which the party lately had. 2. Ground rent deeds and leases frequently contain a clause authorizing the landlord to reenter on the non-payment of rent, or the breach of some covenant, when the . The issue of offender offender n. an accused defendant in a criminal case or one convicted of a crime. (See: defendant, accused) re-entry and reintegration reintegration /re·in·te·gra·tion/ (-in-te-gra´shun) 1. biological integration after a state of disruption. 2. restoration of harmonious mental function after disintegration of the personality in mental illness. into society has become a primary concern for the corrections field. In this issue, we will look at the barriers to successful re-entry, why this phase in the criminal justice system is so critical, and what those in different areas of corrections can do to make it work. This issue also will include subtheme articles on architecture, design and construction. JUNE Best in the Business. Our 15th annual Best in the Business issue once again will recognize top correctional staff. This issue also will include subtheme articles on corrections' public face. Submission deadline: Jan. 12, 2005. JULY Security and Technology. Technology plays a major role in helping maintain safe and secure facilities. In this issue, we will examine the latest technological developments and their impact on corrections. Possible topics include the war on terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism , security concerns, threat groups and emergency preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them . Also featured will be our annual Buyers' Guide, with a listing of the best products and services in the business, Submission deadline: Feb. 16, 2005. AUGUST Legislative and Judicial Issues. Correctional administrators must cope with a variety of state and federal laws on everything from sentencing to religious freedom. This issue will examine how legislation impacts corrections, as well as the role that the judicial courts play in the criminal justice system. Possible topics include re-entry, prison rape Prison rape commonly refers to the rape of inmates in prison by other inmates or prison staff. According to Human Rights Watch, there is a significant variation in the rates of prison rape by race. Stop Prisoner Rape, Inc. statistics indicate that there are more men raped in U.S. and health care. Submission deadline: March 16, 2005. OCTOBER Women Working in Corrections. Females continue to be a growing segment of the correctional work force. This edition will examine issues that effect women working in corrections and address how they can be successful in their professional careers. Submission deadline: May 18, 2005. DECEMBER Staff Safety, Training, Education and Retention. The key to success in any business is investing in employees. Staff safety, training, education and retention are essential. This issue will focus on these topics and give corrections professionals ideas and suggestions on how to successfully recruit and retain staff. Submission deadline: July 13, 2005. |
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