Corrections Training
Corrections training is essential for equipping staff with the skills and knowledge to manage inmates effectively and maintain facility security. This directory offers articles on various training programs, techniques, and best practices within the correctional system. Proper corrections training ensures that officers are prepared to handle the challenges of their roles, promoting safety and professionalism. Explore our section on additional career development resources.
This program helped several facilities make a dramatic change
Preparing for the future is an ongoing process that begins the first day on the job
Leadership workshops are designed to provide the necessary theory and practical training for those wanting to develop into better leaders
Jail suicide prevention training, teaching officers to recognize and respond to inmates at risk, saves lives through vigilance and care
Cadet Michelle Strube, 46, died during a routine pre-service training at the Robertson Unit Training Center
Stability and accountability are urgently needed to address the deep-rooted issues facing our front-line personnel
Most COs are trained in de-escalation techniques, but sometimes those techniques can seem to disappear when we need them most
The “big eight” take training and practice to master and are reminders of the challenges associated with working in corrections
The initiative addresses the growing mental wellness challenges among correctional staff members amid staffing shortages and budget constraints
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The American Probation and Parole Association will host its 49th Annual Training Institute at JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 28 – July 1, featuring 80+ workshops, keynote speakers, the Annual Women’s Symposium and the unveiling of APPA’s first-ever National Standards for Community Supervision
“With VirTra simulators, we can swiftly and securely recreate dynamic force encounters,” said Von Kliem, Chief Consulting and Communications Officer at Force Science
With over 20 years of experience spanning across five prisons, author Anthony Gangi knows the complexity of navigating a career behind the walls
The exercise scenarios at Bland Correctional Center included a large inmate disturbance with injuries, a hostage situation, an intentional fire and a multi-inmate escape
COs, for their own safety and success, need to understand the difference between apathy, sympathy and empathy
An old medical warehouse will now be used to teach Pulaski County inmates skills from lawn care to welding, in hopes of reducing recidivism
The restructuring would consolidate training for several agencies outside NYPD, including corrections, probation and the parks department
Secretary Jeffrey Macomber called the class “a stride toward fulfilling the ’30×30' pledge to increase the proportion of women in correctional cadet roles to 30 percent by 2030”
How supervisors can leverage the disappointment of failed promotions to offer constructive feedback and targeted developmental support to their team members
The safety of your personnel, your facility and your inmates depend on these inspections
The concern is that the change to the New Hampshire Constitution could prevent correctional officers from assigning work to people who are serving time
Elderly inmates pose some special challenges in corrections, including safety issues as well as the physical and mental problems associated with age
Family
“This program is more than financial assistance; it’s a bridge to a brighter future for the families of those who’ve dedicated their lives to our safety,” Representative Matt Gress stated
“Lieutenants have gone through jailer school, all jail protocols have been reinforced, reemphasizing training in policy and inmate movement,” Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
Leadership is not a destination but a journey, requiring effective communication, self-reflection, and lifelong learning in the ever-changing field of corrections
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy welcomed 67 new correctional officers, marking the largest class to graduate from the Basic Corrections Training Program
You should be working to avoid “us vs them” with other staff in your facility
The special review from the inspector general found CDCR wrongfully closed and reclassified 595 complaints of staff misconduct as “routine grievances” between Feb. 24, 2022, and Feb. 27, 2023
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