February 2010 Newsletter

The year 2009 is gone. Hope everyone had a great CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. The board of directors is looking for a good year as we all begin the new year of 2010.

We are planning a workshop to further expand what we can do for the detention facilities across the great state of North Carolina, focusing on new ideas and the future of the NCJAA.

We are in the process of putting together the training for the regional training sessions and annual conference. If anyone has a topic they would like to see, please let a Board Member know. The annual conference will be held again this year at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro.

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 November 2009 Newsletter

Hello everyone! I am your new President for the 2009-2010 year. My name is Wendell Sain; I am Jail Administrator from the  Davie County Detention Center in Mocksville, NC.  I am here to serve you in anyway possible.

As your President I am open for any ideas or suggestions that you may have that will make our association better equipped  to serve the members and detention centers across the state.

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 August 2009 Newsletter

As the lazy days of summer are coming to a close and we are gearing up to get the kids back in school, I hope that everyone had the opportunity to have a great summer vacation and spend time with family and friends. Time certainly goes by quickly as it seems not too long ago, we were discussing our anticipation for the upcoming year and now the Annual Conference is just around the corner and before you know it the holidays will be upon us! I actually saw a Christmas commercial on television yesterday advertising gift cards for Sears…time certainly goes by quickly!  [read more]

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 June 2009 Newsletter

As I write this message, I have been reflecting on my recent trip to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina for the 2009 Jail Health Update where I had the opportunity and pleasure to speak about my view of mental health care and treatment for inmates from a Jail Administrator’s perspective.

I was dreading this assignment that Hazel Moore assigned to me, as I did not feel that I had enough knowledge to speak to a group of medical professionals on this subject. However, I surprised myself…[read more]

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