CCPOAIronwood.com - Internet Bulletin Board for ISP Chapter

…The FRMSC offers a variety of gender responsive services including case management, trauma treatment, substance abuse and domestic violence education, life skills development, family focused services, parenting classes, educational services, GED preparation, vocational training and family reunification services.

“The paths that women follow prior to incarceration are often very different from those of men,” said Debra Herndon, Acting Associate Director of Female Offender Programs and Services. “Most of the women in our prison system have suffered from physical and emotional trauma. Many turn to substance abuse to mask the pain. That can lead to crime to support their habit which in turn can lead to incarceration. This new program aims to get to the root of the trauma and break the cycle.”

When a woman arrives to the FRMSC she is assessed by the treatment team which includes an alcohol and drug counselor, family therapist, program director, vocational developer and parole agent. She is then evaluated in the following areas: substance abuse history, traumatic life events, family history, housing needs, legal issues, medical issues, employment and educational history. Based on these assessments, the team will identify strengths and needs and will try to maximize the potential of each individual woman…

LINK - CDCR.ca.gov

From smart phones to cell phones worn on your wrist, more and more California prisoners are getting bars behind bars.

Chuckawalla State Prison in Blythe is one of those facilities where there has been a big spike in prisoners using cell phones.

The number of inmates found with cell phones doubled between 2007 and 2008, and most of them got caught after they have used them.

Prisoners have creative ways to transport their illegal electronics…

LINK - KESQ.com News Palm Springs

A heads-up from the CCPOA Ironwood Board: monthly chapter meetings will now be held on the first Wednesday of each month instead of the third Wednesday of each month. Meeting locations will still alternate between Blythe and Indio in order to be more accessible to the membership.

If you have any questions on locations, meetings times or other specifics, speak with a board member or job steward at work - OR e-mail us here at ccpoaironwood@mindspring.com.

Keep an eye on www.ccpoa.org (opens in a new window) for updates from CCPOA Headquarters regarding the recent events affecting the California budget and of course, state employees. The most recent update came on New Year’s Eve from the governor’s office as they released the latest proposed budgetary changes.

You can view the document online via CCPOA.org at: www.ccpoa.org/documents/proposed_budget_123108.pdf in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, which includes a letter from CCPOA Executive VP Chuck Alexander. Other documents posted at the CCPOA.org main site include the letter from DPA regarding a meet-and-confer on the governor’s Executive Order, a couple of update-letters from Chuck Alexander and the CCPOA Executive Council, a summary of the governor’s proposed budget and more.

Also check out the 5150 Hotline - now available via the website in audio file or text - from Lance Corcoran. The latest update was posted on Christmas Eve, December 24th.

The newly elected board of the Ironwood CCPOA chapter officially takes the reigns today on the first day of the New Year. CCPOAIronwood.com wishes to congratulate those elected and share our support for the board in the coming months and years. With member support and participation, the Ironwood Chapter can continue to be a strong force for the membership at the institutional level.

Chapter President: James Baumiller
R&F VP: Terry Hammon
Sup VP: Tie between Mike Alonzo and Scott Richards*

Board Members: Barry Bias, Troy Crawford, Chris Tellez, John Mooney, Randy Gregory and Jerry Eichelberger
…and there is a tie between Darrell Hall and Donald Long

According to the CCPOA.org main website:
* In the event of a tie for chapter president there shall be a run-off election. The current chapter president shall reside as president until the election results are final.

In the event of a tie for any remaining Board of Director position, chapter vice president (rank and file or supervisory), the incoming chapter president shall select one of the persons tied for the position(s) in question, subject to confirmation by the chapter board.

We will post tie results here as soon as they become available.

This video has been posted with permission from Monte’s family:

CCPOA Ironwood Members,

Today I learned of a series of proposals that the Governor has announced to deal with the increasing budget crisis. Some of the proposals include creating new taxes, increasing existing taxes and drastic cuts to public and higher lever education. These actions will invariably impact millions of California tax payers. In addition, this Governor has once again proposed correcting this State’s financial problems by making cuts to State Employee Benefits and Salaries that will no doubt compound the affects of all the other proposals on you and your families.

I have spoken to many of our members regarding these proposals and as you could imagine, they have serious concerns. Today I contacted the offices of Senator Jim Battin, Senator Denise Moreno-Ducheny, Assemblyman John Benoit and Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia. I expressed to them my concerns as a citizen and employee working and living in their district and as the representative of over 700 CCPOA members who risk their lives every day to protect other citizens of their districts

Today, many members asked what could be done to stave of these proposed cuts and protect our pay and benefits. I ask that every member do the same as I have done, contact these lawmakers and tell them how the proposals will affect your lives. Rest assured, this fight may not be an easy one but it can only be won if every member plays an active role in making this CCPOA chapter of 700 plus members, a true voice of ONE UNION.

I have listed below the Legislators who represent members in and around Ironwood State Prison. Please contact them and be a voice of ONE UNION.

Thank you for your support.

Terry Hammon
Vice President
CCPOA/Ironwood

Senator Denise Moreno-Ducheny Capital Office (916) 651-4040
Senator Jim Battin Capital Office (916) 651-4037
Assemblyman John Benoit Capital Office (916) 319-2064
Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia Capital Office (916) 319-2080

To read more details about the Governor’s Proposal, visit www.ccpoa.org and view official documents, articles and a letter from the Governor to all California State Employees.