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.
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
“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
Follow this movement system to help avoid injuries and release stress for improved job performance
The emphasis of the program, and courses to be offered with it, will be on correction
Inmates get involved in many learned habits in a correctional setting – here’s how COs can use those habits to their advantage
With adequate funds for staffing and security, there are few attacks on correctional officers and little to zero use of solitary confinement in German prisons
Strategies to avoid inmate manipulation and maintain officer and facility safety
Three corrections experts share their advice on a very complex situation you may face on the job
From inmate mental healthcare to officer recruitment and retention, the corrections profession faced many challenges in 2018
Assaults on correctional officers, inmate mental healthcare and the impact of new technologies dominated the headlines this year
The desire to be well-liked can make it difficult for new supervisors to make unpopular decisions that may disappoint the officers they lead
Anthony Gangi discusses inmate manipulation with the help of two other experts
Your subordinates will look to you for answers in the moment of truth. Will you be ready for them?
The Tennessee Department of Correction is leveraging educational technologies to improve employee performance and foster career advancement
Correctional officers wear items on their uniforms and bodies every day that inmates can use as weapons
Here’s how to handle fatigue and the stress of the job
Strong leadership makes all the difference in corrections
Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
Inmates with mental illness can make your job harder and pose an increased safety risk
There are several steps correctional officers can follow to write a use of force report that is both a thorough and accurate account of events
The former officer claims in a lawsuit that he had been forced to work alone in the prison’s restricted housing unit despite being ill and untrained
There are enough major scandals and gaffes in corrections under today’s public scrutiny that we often forget that major issues start as unattended weeds
Research can help inform how to better prepare students to make ethical decisions in the field
Documentation is an essential part of your duty and responsibilities as a correctional officer – check if your report-writing skills are up to scratch
Sometimes referred to as “paper terrorists,” sovereign citizens should be carefully monitored
Six inmates have died at the Cuyahoga County Jail over three months
Working with juveniles is not easy, and we must make sure our officers are equipped to handle them effectively
As a young correctional officer, you will face many obstacles, but never give up as you will develop the skills you need to succeed
Attorneys filed a motion accusing sheriff’s officials of conspiring with jail phone vendor to breach calls between inmates and their attorneys
When federal officials arrived in May for a surprise inspection of the detention facility, they found nooses made from bedsheets in 15 of 20 cells
More effective communication leads to better supervision in any situation, especially in a jail or a prison
