Posts Tagged ‘Abuse’

Question by Chaela Jordan: What is this “pre-release program” for inmates?
So I’ve heard of a “pre-release program” for inmates in prisons, but I have no idea what it is. I know prisons offer classes for GED and alcohol / substance abuse and anger management and vocational job things, but what is the pre-release program? Is it mandatory? What is it? And do inmates in maximum security prisons and / or SHU get to participate?

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Answer by K-9 OSIFFER
It is not mandatory but it is highly recommend, the primary purpose of the Pre-Release Program is to prepare offenders for a successful re-entry into society upon their release from prison. The program’s services and activities are designed to focus on improving the offender’s employability, social and human relations skills in order to facilitate a successful reintegration from the state’s tax roll to an employer’s payroll. The major duties and responsibilities of the Pre-Release Program are categorized into eight primary services: employability skills training; counseling; job development; residence development; remedial education; adult literacy in the workplace; transportation and follow-up/aftercare.

DHB members want alcohol abuse action
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Members of Wellington’s district health boards have united to denounce New Zealand’s drinking culture, saying health service staff despair at the “entirely avoidable costs”.
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Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace Is Not Just a Holiday Concern
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(12/1) by Susan E. Schoenfeld, J.D., BLR Senior Legal Editor Unfortunately, the workplace problems related to alcohol abuse do not end after the holiday party is over. All through the year employers are forced to address many issues of performance and attendance when employees abuse alcohol. Here we offer two scenarios taken from actual questions posed by our readers related to alcohol abuse and …
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Dozens netted in booze campaign
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Tree Stress and Abuse: Willow Bottlebrush

Tree Stress and Abuse. Identifying the signs of stress in trees and probable causes. Specimen: Callistemon salignus Major abuse: Large damage at the base of trunk as if the trunk was struck by something. This large damage has removed layers of bark. This large damage also appears to correspond with soil/nature strip damage. ¾ of the trunk circumference shows signs of ring-barking. A considerable amount of pruning as well as poor/sloppy pruning technique and collateral damage from pruning. Possible additional factors: Recent or frequent construction work performed in the area. Disturbed soil and/or added remains of construction debris to the soil. Signs of stress: An abundance of black/charcoal fuzz is spreading throughout the trunk and branches of the tree, most likely a fungus. Only a minimal amount of new foliage, and mature foliage concentrated toward the top of the crown while many mid and lower branches are dying or are dead. Compared to other C. salignus growing on the same nature strip, which appear to be relatively in the same young age range, most likely all planted during the same period, this specimen is somewhat undersized and clearly has less foliage and crown vigour than most others growing in that area. *Please comment if you believe this is not a Willow Bottlebrush, and some reasons why it may be another kind of tree. Here are some main reasons why I believe this is a C. salignus: Bottlebrush plants are closely related to Paperbark Melaleucas, but my …

Parents invited to workshop on drug, alcohol abuse – Evening Sun
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One of the saddest situations a guidance counselor sees is a parent blindsided in learning their child has been caught using drugs. “The signs of use are recognizable, but it’s not always an open-shut case. It’s not always obvious,” said Jennifer Weigle, a …
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A blueprint to wipe out Staten Island’s Rx drug scourge – Staten Island Advance
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The idea is to hire a paid staff, and over the next several months, come up with specific strategies to drive down substance and alcohol abuse rates on the Island. The pills that have fueled the prescription epidemic — which in 2009 resulted in …
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Substance abuse counselor at Cape Vincent prison arrested in steroids swap scheme – WatertownDailyTimes.com
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Alcohol abuse more harmful to female brain – Examiner
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According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, 45% of county women consume alcohol, 2% are chronic drinkers, and 16% are binge drinkers. In actuality, those figures may be higher because, when asked, many heavy drinkers “sanitize …
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What to ask if alcohol abuse suspected – United Press International
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MALIBU, Calif., Nov. 29 (UPI) — An ex-binge drinker in California who has been sober more than 10 years suggests drinkers ask themselves questions about their drinking before holiday parties. Pax Prentiss, co-founder and co-director of the …
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Pasta For Prevention’ Slated For Thursday – Post-Journal
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Define Alcohol Abuse in the News

Sale of Alcohol: Define the Word 'Outdoors'
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By Deborah McGuire SEA ISLE CITY – What defines "outdoor?" According to a proposed city ordinance regulating the outdoor sale of alcoholic beverages, "outdoor" is defined as "premises exposed to the weather regardless of the area being otherwise fully …
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Alcohol drinking guide stresses moderation
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Eat before and while you are drinking to prevent rapid absorption and short-term effects. Always consider your age, body weight and health problems. Until now, there were no national guidelines in Canada. The new guidelines define a drink as a 142 – mL …
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City refers legislation on harsher party penalties
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