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2011
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Optimism Survey
By Carey, Mark.
The Carey Group (White Bear Lake, MN).
This 30 question survey assesses the degree to which individuals are feeling optimistic about their lives. The survey shows: the responder’s pessimism score when bad things happen; optimism score when good things take place; total optimism score; and how hopeful one is when negative things occur.... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Criminal Justice Professionals’ Attitudes Towards Offenders: Assessing the Link between Global Orientations and Specific Attributions
By Willits, Dale; Broidy, Dale; Lyons, Christopher; Gonzales, Ashley.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. State Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
University of New Mexico. Institute for Social Research. New Mexico Statistical Analysis Center (NMSAC) (Albuquerque, NM).
The beliefs of correctional officers that offenders will not recidivate and will find employment upon release from incarceration are examined. A similar study would show how the correctional officers in your agency view offenders. This allows you to address comparable perceptions before they become widespread and negatively impact operational efficiency. Respondent perceptions regarding a hypothetical offender’s likelihood to recidivate, rehabilitate, find a job, and find steady employment were ... Read More
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12 pages
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2011
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Association Between Distributive and Procedural Justice and Life Satisfaction Among Correctional Staff: Research Note
By Lambert, Eric G.; Hogan, Nancy L..
This brief examines the relationships between distributive justice and procedural justice (two dimensions of organizational justice) and correctional staff life satisfaction. Both significantly influence life satisfaction, as they do job stress, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment.... Read More
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12 pages
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2010
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Desert Waters Correctional Outreach
Desert Waters Correctional Outreach (Florence, CO).
Information and resources related to staff and family well-being can be found at this website. Desert Waters Correctional Outreach (DWCO) works “to increase the occupational, personal and family well-being of staff of all disciplines within the corrections profession.” Points of entry include: about DWCO; DWCO in a Nutshell; membership; services; training; articles; WIC Project; contact information; links; site map; the Corrections Ventline and its sponsors; and blogs.... Read More
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1 page
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2009
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Managing for Engagement--Communication, Connection, and Courage
U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (Washington, DC).
“This report focuses on how leaders can drive employee engagement and increase high performance through hands-on performance management” (p. enclosure). This report contains the following sections: executive summary; employee engagement and high performance; engagement driver one—pride in one’s work and workplace; engagement driver two—satisfaction with leadership; engagement driver three—opportunity to perform well at work; engagement driver four—positive work environment; engagement driver fiv... Read More
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106 p.
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1993
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GDC Diversity
By Kerr, Carroll Saylor.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Georgia Dept. of Corrections (Atlanta, GA).
This document aims to discover the attitudes toward cultural diversity within the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). The first exercise is used to determine the employees' perceptions of GDC's awareness of and responses to cultural diversity. A sample of the cultural diversity and climate assessment survey is included, along with a recommended protocol for focused interviews. Also contains an extensive list of references.... Read More
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33 p.
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