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2012
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Managing Use of Force in Prisons: The Need for Better Policy and Practice
New South Wales. Ombudsman (Sydney, NSW).
Problems related to the use of force and efforts to deal with these deficiencies are explained. While based on practices from New South Wales, Australia, observations being made can be applied to other countries. Six chapters are contained in this report: overview and summary of recommendations; agency investigations; legislative and policy framework for using force on inmates; problems with how uses of force are manages; investigation into individual use of force; and process of change to meet ... Read More
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36 pages
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2010
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Four (4) Types of Correctional Violence
By Barnhart, Tracey E..
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The types of violence an offender exhibits and strategies for scaling down the conflict are described. The following four types of violence are covered—fear, fury, tantrum, and extortion.... Read More
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5 p.
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2009
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The Ultimate Use of Force Report
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The “Use of Force Documentation Checklist” is the highlight of this article. Other topics discussed include: five reasons for reporting use of force as accurately as possible; how force is evaluated; levels of resistance; and risk management questions.... Read More
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7 p.
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2009
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Use of Restraints [Policy Regarding Use of Restraints during Labor and Delivery]
Association of State Correctional Administrators (N.P.).
Policies from 15 states and the Federal Bureau of Prisons are available at this website.... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Moving Away From Hardware: The JDAI Standards on Fixed Restraint
By Burrell, Sue.
Annie E. Casey Foundation. Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) (Baltimore, MD).
The need to prohibit the use of fixed restraints on juveniles is explained. Sections of this report include: introduction; prevalence of fixed restraint use (40% of responding agencies do not use them); harm associated with used or fixed restraint; legal standards; professional standards; on the ground observations; rationales for use—perception that these devices are necessary equipment, to prevent injury to staff or youth, mental health rationale, and for punishment; how to move away from usin... Read More
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16 p.
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2009
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Unconventional Delivery of Deadly Force in a Correctional Facility
By Barnhardt, Tracey E.; Klugiewicz, Gary T..
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
This article discusses “how and when to use deadly force in a correctional facility and most importantly how to defend your actions” (p.1). Topics covered include: while taking a life is very rare, at times it must be done; the “unbeatable attitude”; survival in a life threatening situation; three types of force response that can be justified; the “Totality of the Circumstances” and justification the ones use of force; and the bottom line— correctional officers should never personally put themse... Read More
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4 p.
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2007
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Large Jail Network Meeting, September 24-26, 2007, Aurora, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Aurora, CO).
Contents of these proceedings are: introduction; key themes; session highlights; opening remarks; open forum; reentry partnerships; reentry programs in jails; excited delirium/acute behavioral disturbance (ED/ABD); women offender issues; the continuing evolution of the Large Jail Network (LJN); final meeting agenda; participant list; and index of past LJN meeting topics.... Read More
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74 p.
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2000
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Application and Use of Restraints in Custody: Reducing the Risk [Videoconference Held April 19, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This presentation will increase the user's understanding of the risks associated with the use of restraints, tools to reduce risk, and the proper way to use restraints in custody. Issues discussed include: - Potential problems and concerns with the use of restraints;
- Terminology, physiology, and medical risks associated with the application and use of restraints;
- Planned and unplanned use of force;
- The need for policy development, training, and monitoring;
- Tools to reduce th... Read More
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1 DVD (162 min.)
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1995
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Safety Awareness Workbook: Anticipating, Identifying, and Resolving the Potential Victimization of Probation and Parole Officers
By Kipp, Richard A..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Lehigh County Adult Probation and Parole (Allentown, PA).
This workbook discusses worker safety issues in probation and parole. Officers' mental attitudes and use of force are addressed. General indications of drug use by clients, signs of aggression, possible resistance or attack, discussion of mental health issues, and general warning signs related to sex offenders are discussed. Finally, safety tactics, such as light conditions, building design, and vehicle considerations are discussed as they relate to officer safety.... Read More
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88 p.
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1992
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, January 12-14, 1992 [Denver, Colorado]
National Institute of Corrections Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
This meeting featured a series of presentations on: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Writing and negotiating contracts for food service and medical care; Use of force; The National Pretrial Reporting Program; and The employee disciplinary process. There are nearly 70 large jail systems in the United States and the Large Jail Network provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and information that are relevant to the operation of large jails.... Read More
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32 p.
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1988
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RISC Management (Apprehension and Defensive Tactics): A Training Guide for Probation and Parole Agents
By Colby, Marc H.; Krahn, Adelaide B..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Wisconsin Division of Corrections (Madison, WI).
Objectives of this training guide include explaining the RISC Management confrontational continuum, explaining how to implement RISC Management, demonstrating pat down and search techniques, and defining deadly force. Designed for probation and parole agents, this basic course requires 16 hours of instruction. The guide is available in a loose-leaf format.... Read More
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57 p.
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