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2008
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Prison Staffing Analysis: A Training Manual with Staffing Considerations for Special Populations
By Camp, Camille Graham; Hardyman, Patricia L.; May, Robert; Camp, Camp, George E..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This manual provides guidance that “will enable an agency staffing administrator to set up an agency staffing analysis unit and produce a staffing analysis report for an entire agency” (p.xi). Chapters contained in this publication are: introduction -- correctional staffing issues; securing staff deployment policy; two models for managing the security staffing function; agency staffing unit; basic tasks of a staffing analysis; orchestrating the staffing analysis; agency and facility characterist... Read More
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232 p.
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2004
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Classification of High-Risk Offenders [Videoconference Held September 1, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Prison systems experience continued pressure to house offenders in the most appropriate setting possible. While most correctional systems have implemented objective classification systems that have become quite effective in identifying inmates for the general prison population, less attention has been given to accurately classifying inmates who pose a higher risk and may require special management within the prison setting.
This satellite/Internet training program will report on a study cond... Read More
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1 DVD (159 min.)
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2003
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Developing "Coaches" for New Wardens [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Training and practical experience in the techniques and skills of Co-Active coaching as the foundation of a leadership culture are provided during this 36-hour program. Topics covered include: leadership culture; coaching principles; commitment and high performance; Co-Active leadership coaching; listening levels; coaching practice; learning steps; powerful questions; complete requests get action; action and awareness create continuous learning; values; assumptions and interpretations; the "gre... Read More
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49 p.
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2003
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Institutional Culture [Videoconference Held July 23, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
This training program helps participants identify the factors that shape an institution's culture and offers ways to attempt to change that culture. This videoconference covers: - The importance and value of examining institutional culture;
- Institutional culture and default culture;
- Components of a comprehensive institutional culture assessment protocol;
- Benefits of conducting institutional culture assessment;
- The leader's role in shaping institutional culture;
- Steps to take ... Read More
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1 DVD (162 min.)
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2003
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Comprehensive Objective Prison Classification [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
The development of both external and internal prison classification procedures are covered during this 36-hour program. Sections of this manual address: action planning; evaluation standards for classification; internal classification; high risk and special needs; women's classification issues; information systems; litigation issues; implementation strategies; assessment of external classification system; and supplementary reading.... Read More
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188 p.
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2002
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Meeting the Challenge in Correctional Mental Health Care: The Prison Experience [Videoconference Held June 19, 2002]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This videoconference provides Information regarding cooperation between correctional agencies and mental health authorities to ensure continuity of care and adequate treatment for offenders with mental illness or mental health problems. Participants will learn about:
- The scope of the problem concerning mental illness in prison;
- Innovative program strategies and best practices;
- The value of early planning for community re-entry;
- And approaches for determining program effi... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2001
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Correctional Religious Programs [Participant's Manual]
National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Religious programming issues are discussed. Topics briefly covered include: what is the practice of religion in corrections today; the reality of conversion; the role of the chaplain and religious program and how it relates to the agency's mission; recruitment, training, and supervision of chaplains; legal issues and religious programming -- constitutional issues and statutory changes; the interplay of religious programming and other correctional functions programs; working with religious volun... Read More
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ca. 48 p.
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2001
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Offender Classification: Issues and Opportunities
By Brandon, Pamela J..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The text of and overheads used during a presentation about prison classification are provided. This session addresses: strategies for managing trends; standardization of policy application; the system viewed from a macro level; system integration; intake assessment; comprehensive classification systems; classification process; facility level classification; external classification; internal classification; needs assessment; managing high-risk offenders; automated classification functions; integ... Read More
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73 p.
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2001
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Prison Health Care: Youthful Offenders Sentenced as Adults [Lesson Plans]
National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Information and resources that address the unique challenges of providing health services to youthful offenders are provided through this 20-hour training program. This manual is divided into the following sections: adolescent development; trends and health issues; organizational/administrative issues; security and classification; the role of the medical staff; professional boundaries; mental health disorders; substance abuse; suicide prevention/intervention; sexual/physical/emotional abuse; b... Read More
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91 p.
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2001
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Correctional Health Care: Suicide Prevention [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]; Prison Health Care: Suicide Prevention
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Common health-based risk factors, programmatic guidelines, and various methods of suicide prevention are discussed during this 20-hour course. This manual contains sections about: the importance of suicide prevention to prison administrators and clinicians; standards of care and liability (case law); aftermath of a suicide; suicide risk indicators; geriatric inmates; and presentation overviews. The lesson plan is presented as an "executive summary" (issue overview).... Read More
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2 v. (v.1 - 68 p., v.2 - ca. 205 p.)
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2001
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Emergency Preparedness Assessment Resource Supplements
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Supplemental resources for the training program "Emergency Preparedness Assessment" (NIC accession no. 006995) are presented. Contents directly related to emergency plans include: Interim Commander checklist; Incident Commander checklist; Prison Operations Administrator checklist; emergency notification checklist; after action requirements checklist; "Notes on Emergency Planning" by Ken Kukrall; action planning; Emergency Plan Exercise Controller Forms for support services, negotiations team, I... Read More
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115 p.
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1996
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Volunteer Orientation for Frequent and Regular Volunteers: Trainer's Guide
By Jacobsen, Vic.
National Institute of Corrections Academy. Western Regional Field Coordinators (N.P.).
Designed to provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful within the institution, this training curriculum covers various topics, including the volunteer code of conduct, contraband and security, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts, personal safety, and facility tour and job orientation. The training runs for approximately eight hours. The curriculum package consists of lesson plans accompanied by some text of overhead transparencies.... Read More
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60 p.
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1996
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Sexual Misconduct in Prisons: Law, Agency Response, and Prevention
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Fifty-three departments of corrections responded to a survey regarding sexual misconduct by correctional staff, defined as sexual interactions between staff and inmates. Responses are summarized and tabulated in areas including: legislation; litigation; DOC policies; agency response to sexual misconduct; staff training; and prevention. ... Read More
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10 p.
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1988
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Cross-Gender Supervision - Denver, CO - August 12-13, 1988 (Draft, participant manual)
National Institute of Corrections National Academy of Corrections (Boulder, CO).
Objectives of this pilot course include: identifying administrative, supervisory, line staff and inmate perspectives on cross-gender supervision; identifying potential barriers to increased cross-gender assignments from other custody staff; identifying inmates' perspective on cross-gender supervision; defining sexual harassment and discrimination; and emphasizing the need for an effective sexual harassment grievance procedure.... Read More
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1981
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Functional Unit Management: A Training Response Model for Managing Prison Violence
By Maghan, Jesse L..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Title of project: Development of Training Programs and Materials in Response to Prison Violence.... Read More
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