Florida Department of Corrections

Formerly Incarcerated Students Receive Inaugural 'Removing Barriers to Completion' Scholarships

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The RBC scholarship is a part of FICGN's broader "Removing Barriers Scholarship Program" (RB), which is dedicated to assisting students and professionals in reentry with securing employment opportunities and educational pursuits.

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  • The RBC scholarship is a part of FICGN's broader "Removing Barriers Scholarship Program" (RB), which is dedicated to assisting students and professionals in reentry with securing employment opportunities and educational pursuits.
  • While incarcerated, Eddie took significant steps towards higher education, enrolling in a college program offered by Miami-Dade College in 2019.
  • By 2022, he had accumulated an impressive number of credits, leaving just one class, Spanish II, to complete his Associate's degree.
  • FICGN is committed to removing these financial barriers and opening doors for individuals like Tanaine," says Blount.

Centurion Health Clinicians Recognized by Incarcerated Artists

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The artists requested to create the medical murals as part of the project.

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  • The artists requested to create the medical murals as part of the project.
  • Jefferson CI's residents began showing their gratitude when Centurion nurses would go into a dorm and patients would stand up and clap in greeting.
  • Centurion Health and its over 3,000 employees in Florida began their partnership with the Florida Department of Corrections in February of 2016, providing comprehensive health care services throughout the state's correctional facilities.
  • Centurion Health is a leading national provider of healthcare and behavioral health services to incarcerated populations and judicially-involved individuals.Centurion is committed to improving the health of its patients and communities through compassionate care and innovative health solutions.

1090 Jake: YouTube's Rising Star

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1090 Jake, a name that's become synonymous with criminal cases inside the world of Hip-Hop. At 28yrs old YouTube's new rising star has amassed over 850k Subscribers since 2019, and over 170 million views. A NoJumper interview from only 5 months ago has reached over 3.8 million views, making 1090 Jake one of NoJumpers biggest guests in recent years. The self proclaimed "6 figure felon" initially shared stories on his time imprisoned within the Florida Department of Corrections. His violent prison bid, gang ties, and ability to make a viewer feel as if they were reliving his own life experiences, quickly captivated an audience.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1090 Jake, a name that's become synonymous with criminal cases inside the world of Hip-Hop.
  • At 28yrs old YouTube's new rising star has amassed over 850k Subscribers since 2019, and over 170 million views.
  • A NoJumper interview from only 5 months ago has reached over 3.8 million views, making 1090 Jake one of NoJumpers biggest guests in recent years.
  • The biggest career move 1090 Jake made was leaving his own past in the past and covering current criminal cases.

OpenGov Makes Gains with Larger Governments and School Districts, Closes Cartegraph Deal, and Strengthens Leadership Team with Notable New Hires

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The company also acquired operations and asset management leader Cartegraph, raised additional capital to fuel commercial growth and R&D investment, and made key leadership hires.

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  • The company also acquired operations and asset management leader Cartegraph, raised additional capital to fuel commercial growth and R&D investment, and made key leadership hires.
  • OpenGov grows 23%, makes gains with large governments, closes Cartegraph deal, and adds to its leadership team and board
    OpenGov's revenue grew 23% (year over year) in the first half of 2022.
  • On September 1, OpenGov's acquisition of Cartegraph officially closed and the company solidified its over $1 billion dollar valuation a notable achievement in an environment of ongoing investor uncertainty.
  • In addition to Mr. Roberson's board appointment, OpenGov made a number of key leadership hires.

NITV Federal Services Releases the Latest in Lie Detection Technology With Over 96% Success Rate

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Users of the polygraph and even users of other lie detection devices have been trading-in their systems on the ComputerVoiceStressAnalyzerIII (CVSAIII).

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  • Users of the polygraph and even users of other lie detection devices have been trading-in their systems on the ComputerVoiceStressAnalyzerIII (CVSAIII).
  • The Computer Voice Stress Analyzer was first introduced in 1988 by NITV Federal Services located inWest Palm Beach, FL.
  • NITV FS unveiled the latest version of the CVSA, the CVSA III, to rave reviews by the law enforcement community.
  • Stephen with the Coles Co. (IL) Sheriff's Dept., broke a37-year-old Cold Case Homicidethat was solved utilizing the CVSA.

WIN Learning Paves Career Pathways for Justice-Involved Jobseekers

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Countering current labor shortages, an innovative correctional career readiness initiative in Florida, powered by WIN Learning, is paving pre-release pathways to employment for soon-to-be-returning citizens while providing ready to work new hires for Florida employers. In partnership with Florida HIRES (Helping Inmates Realize Employment Success), WIN Learning is leading a coalition of public and private partners to prepare incarcerated individuals within 180 days of release from the Florida Department of Corrections with essential soft skills and technical skills training, including commercial truck driving.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Countering current labor shortages, an innovative correctional career readiness initiative in Florida, powered by WIN Learning , is paving pre-release pathways to employment for soon-to-be-returning citizens while providing ready to work new hires for Florida employers.
  • Florida HIRES also provides core construction, heavy equipment operation, electrical, advanced manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, and customer service / hospitality training.
  • The WIN Learning suite of digital career readiness solutions are the foundational first step toward technical training, on-the-job training, apprenticeship, and ultimately employment success," said Teresa Chasteen, CEO of WIN Learning.
  • WIN Learning is a leading national provider of foundational career readiness solutions.

Fusion Health Goes Live with Electronic Health Records at Florida Department of Corrections

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fusion Health announced today that the company has entered the go live phase of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation with the Florida Department of Corrections.

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  • WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fusion Health announced today that the company has entered the go live phase of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation with the Florida Department of Corrections.
  • "Fusion is proud to partner with the FDC and its Health Services provider in delivering the most advanced Electronic Health Records System in the corrections industry," said Fusion Health President Bryan J. Jakovcic.
  • "Implementing an electronic medical records system has beena priority project for the Department," Florida Department of Corrections Secretary,Mark Inch, said in a public statement.
  • The Florida Department of Corrections now utilizes both Fusion's Electronic Health Records and Pharmacy Management Systems to completely automate their healthcare and pharmacy operations.

The Ticktin Law Group Petitions Gov. DeSantis To Release Non-Violent Offender A Few Months Early From 15-Year Sentence As He Fears Catching COVID-19 Just As Florida Prison Boss Tests Positive

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Monday, August 3, 2020
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Ron DeSantis to show clemency to a non-violent offender who has only seven months left to serve on a 15-year sentence while living in mortal fear of contracting COVID-19 from other prisoners.

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  • Ron DeSantis to show clemency to a non-violent offender who has only seven months left to serve on a 15-year sentence while living in mortal fear of contracting COVID-19 from other prisoners.
  • Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch was reported to be facing the highly infectious disease himself.
  • DeSantis has executive clemency power pursuant to the state constitution and oversees Florida Department of Executive Clemency.
  • The writ questions why the governor is not acting to release a non-violent offender just a few months early to avoid contracting the killer virus.