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2011
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Reduce Costs, Lower Risks, Enhance Healthcare Services: The Promise of Effective Pharmaceutical Management [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
As jurisdictions across the nation attempt to do more with less, the effects of pharmacy management today will have long lasting and costly effects on the broader health care outcomes of tomorrow, in particular, the effectiveness of treatments for inmates with chronic illnesses, infectious diseases and comorbidities. This program will provide clarity around pharmacy management, why it is important to all jurisdictions, and methods for improving existing operations.
This 3-hour program broadca... Read More
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2 video DVDs (155 minutes)
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2011
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Performance Based Measurement System: What Really Counts in Corrections! [Broadcast held September 14, 2011]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This program provides information about the nationwide automated Performance-Based Measures System (PBMS). PBMS is an accurate, consistent way to capture, record, report and share data between correctional agencies. It was created by the Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA). Participants will be able to: - Describe the scope and development of PBMS regarding how specific needs gave rise to PBMS solutions;
- Describe the key components of PBMS;
- Examine the benefits of ... Read More
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130 min.
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2011
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Correctional Industries: A Working Solution [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Correctional Industry programs contribute to the successful reentry of offenders by providing a structured environment for participants to learn the skills needed to obtain and retain post-release employment. Guided by evidence-based practices, Correctional Industries distinguishes itself by providing services that make an impact in reducing inmate recidivism. See how they make a significant difference in the lives of the offender population they serve and hear from national experts, correctiona... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM (180 min.)
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2010
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Effectively Managing Aging and Geriatric Offenders [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held March 11, 2010]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This 3-hour program will interest anyone dealing with geriatric offenders. Issues covered during this presentation include:
- Who geriatric offenders are
- Awareness of their needs
- Staff training
- And special considerations for this population.
Participants will be able to: develop criteria to identify geriatric offenders; describe challenges and options for training staff and improving day to day operations to better manage this population; identify strategies, includi... Read More
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2 DVDs (146 min.)
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2009
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Implementing Motivational Interviewing in Correctional Settings: An Interview with Dr. William Miller
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This presentation is an extended interview with Dr. William Miller regarding the utilization of motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings. Topics discussed include:
- Background of MI
- MI in corrections
- How MI works
- The spirit of MI
- Implementing MI
- MI applications and assessment
- Brief and one-time MI
- Essentials of MI
- MI roll-out and training
- The supervisor’s role
- MI research
- And implications for policy makers, supervis... Read More
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1 computer disk; DVD-ROM (142 min.) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM
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2008
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Building Tomorrow's Workforce: An Effective Reentry Strategy [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held August 2008]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This program focuses on the history and benefits of correctional industries and ways to balance competing interests. Employment is a critical factor in successful reentry. Career assistance, life skills, and job training prior to release from jails or prisons increases the likelihood of success as individuals reenter the community. This, in conjunction with support from employers, social agencies, and faith-based community organizations, provides the foundation for individuals to remain in socie... Read More
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2 DVDs (172 min) + 1 CD
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2008
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No More “My Way or the Highway”: Embracing the 21st Century Workforce [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held November 19,2008]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
Collaboration within today’s multigenerational workplace gets everybody involved with a common goal. Today’s workforce poses both challenges and opportunities for agency leaders. Developing effective strategies to recruit, communicate, train, retain, and lead staff is essential to high performance. Topics discussed during this 3-hour program will include the following:
- Appreciating the strengths and weaknesses of each generation in the workplace
- Recognizing the relationship betwee... Read More
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3 DVDs (156 min.) + 1 CD
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2008
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Public & Media Relations: Take Control of Your Message
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This training session covers strategies and techniques for effectively interacting with the press. Participants will be able to: - Control an interview;
- Conduct a successful news conference;
- Write a news release that gets attention;
- Present one's case to the public;
- Execute crisis communication plans during an emergency;
- Identify and use interviewing skills;
- Utilize strategies for communicating effectively;
- And identify strategies for working with current and emerging m... Read More
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1 Data DVD (409 min.)
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2008
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Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held September 24-25, 2008]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This training program presents strategies for making women offender workplace development programs more responsive to their clients. Topics include: - Emerging evidence-based gender responsive practices
- Information strategies and case management models
- Career theories and assessment tools
- Collaborative relationships that support effective reentry
- How a history of criminal convictions impacts job search efforts
- Women Offender Case Management Model (WOCMM)
- Strengths and nee... Read More
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4 DVDs (353 min) + 1 CD
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2008
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A Model for Social Justice: Collaboration Between Faith-Based and Community Organizations and Corrections: Highlights
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Highlights are provided of advice given by individuals from correctional agencies and faith-based and community organizations on how to create successful partnerships. Sections of this presentation are: understanding each other—questions and concerns; making partnerships work; legal issues; and getting started.... Read More
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1 video DVD (17 min.)
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2008
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Sex Offender Treatment Skills for Corrections Professionals [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held March 12-15, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Effective assessment, treatment, and management of incarcerated sex offenders are enhanced by this 36-hour distance learning event. The content of this training program is divided into five sections: characteristics of sex offenders and treatment programs (what works/what doesn't work); comprehensive psycho-sexual assessment; treatment issues, such as sex offender treatment vs. traditional treatment, denial/cognitive distortion and empathy, stages of change and interviewing strategies, social a... Read More
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1 Data DVD (591 min.)
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2007
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Training for Training Directors
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
The skills that successful correctional training directors need are explained. Modules comprising this training program are: role of the training director; liability issues; policy and procedures; needs assessment annual training plan and evaluation; developing and assessing training curricula and performance objectives; alternative delivery strategies; developing training staff; scheduling, logistics, and marketing.... Read More
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4 computer disks; 3 DVD-ROMs (239 min.) + 1 CD
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2007
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A Model for Social Justice: Collaboration Between Faith-Based and Community Organizations and Corrections [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held September 12, 2007]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
Collaboration between faith-based organizations, community organizations, and corrections has proven to be a cost-effective way to meet agency needs and bring much needed services to offenders. This unique partnership also helps to promote social justice, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety. This 3-hour program examines the myths, realities, boundaries, and benefits of this collaboration while providing information to help correctional leaders achieve new and more successful re-entry i... Read More
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2 DVDs (165 min.)
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2007
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Effective Training Design and Development [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held April 2007]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This blended-learning, self directed course provides the user with the knowledge necessary to create effective training programs. "Along the journey, you will have developed skills to help you assess, design, develop, and evaluate learner-centered instructional designs and curricula targeted to enhance employee job performance." Modules making up this training program are: program overview; learner centered instruction; assessment; performance objectives; ITIP (instructional theory into practic... Read More
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1 data DVD
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2007
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A National Dialogue: Building Bridges to Safer Communities Through Offender Employment [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 3-hour program will demonstrate how to use the 10-hour Satellite Broadcast, show how the facilitator training DVD can be used for demonstration and education, and introduce the National Institute of Corrections’ systemic model for building bridges to employment for offenders. This broadcast will assist participants with the following: identifying and addressing barriers to employment faced by released offenders; working with employers on offender related job development; building bridges sy... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM (165 min.)
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2006
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Making the Media Work for You in the 21st Century [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 3-hour program, originally broadcast on May 3, 2006, will help agencies build a proactive communication strategy for working in partnership with the media and the public. An agency's communication plan is as essential to its operations as its emergency preparation. Too often, an agency's first contact with the media is reactionary and after the fact. When the media contacts an agency concerning various situations and circumstances, individuals and agencies often find themselves on the defen... Read More
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2 video DVDs (161 min.)
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2006
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Achieving Excellence in Correctional Victim Services Through Collaboration [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held September 11-15, 2006]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Crime is everyone's business. It affects entire communities. Too often, crime victims are left to fend for themselves or are forgotten, especially after the court process. Significant progress has been made in corrections-based victim services over the past two decades. Yet, true excellence in victim services can only be achieved through active collaboration.
This interactive, multidisciplinary program examines the need for a collaborative approach to corrections-based victim services. In add... Read More
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8 DVDs (650 min.) + 1 CD
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2006
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Islam's Place and Practice of Worship in the Correctional Environment
U.S. Bureau of Prisons. Management and Specialty Training Center (Aurora, CO.
This presentation provides an introductory overview to the masjid (prayer hall or mosque) and the religious worship of Islam and guidance for accommodating Muslim belief and practices in correctional facilities.... Read More
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1 computer disk; DVD-ROM (21 min.)
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2006
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OES: Building Bridges
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Offender Workforce Development Division (Washington, DC).
"OES: Building Bridges" is a training program featuring a variety of OES (Offender Employment Specialist) professionals in jails, prisons, probation and parole, community corrections, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations. These individuals demonstrate best practices, discuss ways for overcoming challenges, and identify tools and strategies for improving outcomes in offender employment.
A guide book covering the following is also included: about this training; navigati... Read More
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1 computer disk; CD-ROM + 5 computer disks; DVD-ROM (991 min.)
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2006
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A Systemic Approach to the Americans with Disabilities Act in Corrections: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow [Satellite/Internet Broadcast on February 15, 2006]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program addresses the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA legislatively impacted the field of corrections when it was signed into law in 1990. Some correctional organizations have made significant progress to address this legislation, others have found themselves in costly litigation, and for others, ADA compliance needs to be addressed. Compliance is everyone's business.
Panelists will provide a systemic view of the following: ADA awareness and ADA myths; fifteen-year history of t... Read More
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2 DVDs (164 min.)
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2006
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Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth in Custody [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Incidents of sexual abuse of juveniles in custody are reported at a rate 10 times higher than the rate in adult corrections. This 3-hour program, originally broadcast June 28, 2006, addresses this serious issue and introduces administrators, managers, advocates, and practitioners working with juvenile offenders to the requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. At the end of this broadcast, participants will have a strong grasp of: requirements of the Prison Rape Elimination ... Read More
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2 DVDs (162 min.)
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2005
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Senior Level Leader Training
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
This 32-hour program, originally broadcast August 22-25, 2005, is designed for senior managers who want to increase their capacity to guide institutional operations, staff, and inmates. The broadcast covers: foundation for leadership and management; self awareness; values and ethics for leaders; senior-level leadership mission and vision; developing critical management skills; resource management; team building; and communication. This set includes the 445 minute Site Coordinator Orientation Bro... Read More
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6 computer disks; DVD-ROM (1311 min.) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM
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2005
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Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams [Satellite/Internet broadcast held on September 12-15, 2005]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program provides participants strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a corrections agency work unit and agency-wide. It covers individual and group leadership techniques, group dynamics, characteristics of performance-based work teams, team-based dialogue, and overcoming organizational barriers to team development, True Colors inventory, and experiential outdoor teambuilding activities.... Read More
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6 DVDs (1188 min.) + 1 CD
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2005
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Transition from Prison to Community: Making It Work
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Public safety is everyone's business. This year, 600,000 offenders will leave prison and return to our communities. Whether released offenders live as law-abiding citizens or return to criminal behavior is largely dependent on the preparations made for their release while in prison and their transition process from prison to the community.... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM (164 min.)
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2005
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Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program will assist participants with succession planning, provide a framework for developing appropriate training curricula, target external resources needed for staff development, and help participants create a strategy for both personal and professional staff development. The presentation focuses on the core competencies applicable to corrections professionals working at executive, senior level, manager, and supervisory levels. The program content is appropriate for those working in jail... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2005
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FutureForce: Building a 21st Century Community Corrections Workforce [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held August 3, 2005]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO)
National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections/Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
This program focuses on the changing and expanding roles of probation, parole, and community corrections officers. Probation, parole and community corrections officers have seen their roles and professional expectations change and expand over the past several years. However, their primary responsibility has remained the supervision of offenders in conjunction with effective caseload management.
These changing and expanding roles and expectations, coupled with offender supervision and caseload... Read More
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1 DVD (165 min.)
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2005
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Community Supervision: Using a Strength-Based, Family-Focused Approach [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held March 16, 2005]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program will help professionals identify the strengths and resources inherent in the family as a fundamental support system for individuals upon their release from prison or jail. It is designed to stimulate new ways of thinking about the family as a resource to enhance offender reentry and supervision and to increase public safety.
Family, broadly defined, includes individuals' blood relatives and friends who play a significant role in a person's life. Family members are essential resou... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2004
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A Town Hall Meeting - Addressing the Prison Rape Elimination Act [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 2-hour program in a town hall format was broadcast live from the American Correctional Association's Winter Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on January 10, 2005. The discussion panel includes various leaders working in and with corrections and criminal justice professionals. The intent of the broadcast is to provide education and up-to-date information on the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to the field of corrections. Discussion topics include the following: issues of misconduct that init... Read More
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1 DVD (120 min.)
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2004
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Implementing Effective Correctional Management of Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held February 25, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO) National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
This satellite/Internet broadcast provides information about NIC's initiative on statewide implementation of effective correctional management of offenders in the community. Panelists from the Crime and Justice Institute, Inc., and NIC described the model constructs and processes used to facilitate practical application of the effective intervention principles in the two states serving as project sites.
This presentation helps correctional administrators develop plans and processes for organ... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2004
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Foundation Skills for Trainers: 32-Hour Training Program [Videoconference Held March 22-25, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 32-hour program willl help participants develop the preparation, presentation, and platform delivery skills needed to conduct training using established curricula. Focus areas include the needs and characteristics of adult learners, learning styles, the role of the correctional trainer, managing a learner-centered training environment, asking and responding to questions, facilitating lesson plans, teaching to performance objectives, and basic teaching methods.... Read More
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3 DVDs + 1 CD
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2004
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Building Agency Success: Developing an Effective FTO/OJT Training Program [Videoconference Held August 17-19, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 3-day broadcast program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop a formal on-the-job training (OJT) program for new employees based on a corrections-specific FTO model. It includes using the FTO task-specific format, developing FTO modules, conducting proficiency tests, and implementing a formal FTO teaching process.
Each participant will develop an FTO module as part of the training. Several demonstrations of the FTO format and teaching process are provided. This ... Read More
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3 DVDs (888 min.) + 1 CD-ROM
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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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2004
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Correctional Staff Wellness: Making Choices Toward a Higher Level of Total Health and Well Being [Videoconference Held June 16, 2004]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program focuses on the importance of staff wellness in a correctional environment. Topics discussed include: - Mental and physical health;
- Substance abuse;
- How to recognize and manage stress in the workplace;
- Stress-related symptoms;
- And staff support resources.... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2003
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Building New Employee Success with an Effective Field Training Officer (FTO) Program [Videoconference Held August 20, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program explores the development of a formal new employee on-the-job (OTJ) program based on a corrections-specific FTO model. This broadcast covers: - Assessing the current FTO program;
- The FTO task-specific format;
- Developing FTO models;
- Conducting proficiency tests;
- And the formal FTO teaching process.
Several demonstrations of the FTO format and teaching process are also included.
This DVD can be used in conjunction with NIC accession nos. 019008 and 020603.... Read More
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1 DVD (133 min.)
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2003
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Children of Prisoners: Children of Promise [Videoconference Held June 18, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This videoconference identifies the problems and greatest needs of incarcerated parents and caretakers with regard to their children. It specifically addresses: - Problems and issues that children of prisoners or former prisoners face that put the kids at risk;
- Evidence-based and promising approaches to support these children and build on their strengths;
- And the benefits of the criminal justice system becoming more family-friendly.... Read More
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1 DVD (151 min.)
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2003
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Beyond the Myths: The Jail in Your Community
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
This resource provides a foundation for the efforts of sheriffs and jail administrators to provide the public information about jails generally, their jails specifically, and the need for community interest in local jail issues. It can also be used to educate prospective jail employees about local detention.
Closed captions are only available in the DVD version.... Read More
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1 DVD (23 min.)
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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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Transition from Prison to the Community [Videoconference Held February 12, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC).
This videoconference provides Information regarding the National Institute of Corrections' transition initiative and model. The transition model assists not only offenders released to community supervision, but also releasees who have served their full sentence. Topics covered include: - History of transition;
- OJP Going Home overview;
- Key trends;
- Transition principles;
- Collaboration promotion;
- What works;
- The NIC Transition Model;
- Examples of the NIC Transition Model;Read More
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1 DVD (180 minutes)
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2003
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Youthful Offenders in Adult Corrections: Effective Interventions [Videoconference held September 15-19, 2003]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 32-hour program presents a research-based, practical curriculum that teaches principles and implementation of effective interventions ("what works") within the context of managing youthful offenders in an adult correctional environment. This highly interactive approach to training both security and treatment staff uses modeled behaviors and guided practice for developing skills needed to work with this unique offender population.
The training program combines all of the elements of effe... Read More
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3 DVDs (554 min.) + 1 CD
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2002
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Understanding Managed Behavioral Health Care in Community Corrections [Videoconference Held July 17, 2002]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This program addresses behavior health care services for offenders under community supervision.
Topics include: mental illness and its impact on individuals in community corrections; special issues with behavioral managed care in criminal justice; the history and components of managed behavioral healthcare and what has not worked; what constitutes good managed behavioral healthcare; legal issues and liabilities related to behavioral health care and community corrections; collaborative strate... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2002
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Systemic Approaches to Emergency Preparedness Affecting Correctional Communities [Videoconference Held July 31, 2002]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 3-hour videoconference explains emergency preparedness action planning from a systemic perspective conducive to natural community partnerships. The following topics are discussed:
- The nature of corrections-related emergencies;
- Partners, resources, and mechanisms for stakeholder response to emergencies;
- Elements of a written emergency plan;
- Assessment strategies for level of alert and responses from line staff through the command level;
- Follow-up after emergen... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2002
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Jail Inmates with Mental Illness: A Community Problem [Videoconference Held April 17, 2002]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This videoconference addresses issues faced by jails that must deal with increasing numbers of inmates with serious mental illnesses. Topics discussed include: - Essential jail-based service components for mentally ill inmates;
- Creative approaches to meet the service needs of the mentally ill;
- Identification of potential resources that can be used in the management of this special population;
- Mental health courts;
- And how to maintain continuity of care.
... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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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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2002
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Building Futures: Offender Job Retention Distance Learning Training [Videoconference Held October 7-11, 2002]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (Washington, DC).
This course covers the skills, strategies, and resources necessary to address significant offender job retention issues and increase offender employment success. Participants will learn how to: - Develop an action plan to improve offender job retention;
- Utilize job retention strategies and tools, such as assessment, cognitive coaching, and intervention;
- Modify job retention best practices for use in local jurisdictions;
- And network and problem-solve with agencies working in the fie... Read More
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3 DVDs (533 min.) + 1 CD
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2002
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Collaborative Approach to Staff Recruitment and Retention [Videoconference Held August 28, 2002]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This 3-hour NIC broadcast discusses strategies to recruit promising candidates for corrections jobs and how to retain experienced staff.
Topics include: emphasizing corrections as a career rather than "just a job"; informing the public about the variety of careers available in corrections; how broad participation by agency staff helps foster successful recruitment and retention; how employers can support the connections between career, family, and community; and tools agencies are using for ... Read More
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1 DVD (165 min.)
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2002
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Restorative Justice: Principles, Practices, and Implementation (Training Broadcast)
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
An introduction to restorative justice concepts, principles, and values is provided during this 32-hour distance learning program. Participants will be able to:
- Recognize the traumatic impact of crime on victims, communities, and offenders and ways to be responsive to crime victims' needs and interests
- Explain and evaluate the configuration, methods, and potential uses of various restorative practices
- Identify several practical strategies for developing active partnersh... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM
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2001
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Options for Managing Difficult Inmates [Videoconference held on June 13, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Difficult inmates, such as those who have gang affiliations, chronic behavioral problems or who are mentally or socially challenged, require more complex management interventions. This program presents a menu of options for managing difficult inmates, discusses barriers, and identifies resources. Segments of this presentation include:
- Description of the "difficult" inmate
- Criteria for placement and release to special housing
- Program options that are working nationally
- Ob... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2001
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Addressing Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders [Videoconference Held December 12, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
The development of sound agency practices to address sexual misconduct among staff and offenders is discussed during this 3-hour videoconference. Specific topics covered include:
- The national scope of the problem;
- Law and policy;
- Investigative procedures;
- Clinical manifestations;
- Developing effective staff training;
- And litigation exposure/legal liabilities.
... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2001
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Alleviating Jail Crowding: A Systemic Approach [Videoconference Held April 18, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Since jail crowding is often called the most pressing problem facing criminal justice systems in the U.S., this 3-hour videoconference aims to help jurisdictions develop effective strategies and techniques for managing jail population levels. Issues discussed include:
- The systemic problem of crowding and the need for effective system-wide policy
- Decision points in the system that help control crowding
- Data collection and analysis
- Long and short term strategies to reduce j... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2001
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Critical Knowledge About 12-Step Programs for Criminal Justice Professionals [Videoconference held August 29, 2001]
By Gornik, Mark.
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
This 3-hour program discusses the strengths and weaknesses of 12-step programs and how they integrate with "what works" in the correctional field. The following topics are addressed: - Enhancing communication and cooperation and supporting the appropriate use of 12-step programs;
- Recognizing the benefits of 12-step programs throughout the criminal justice system;
- Understanding how the mission of 12-step programs complements the goal of corrections;
- Special issues with 12-step progr... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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2001
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Female Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held July 18, 2001]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This video examines the needs, strengths, weaknesses, and risks associated with female offenders. Topics discussed include: - The unique and complex issues surrounding female offenders;
- Barriers that female offenders encounter in the community;
- Techniques and skills for effecting positive change;
- Outside resources to assist in supervision;
- And the challenges and rewards of working with female offenders.... Read More
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1 DVD (162 min.)
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2000
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Correctional Strategies in Gang Management [Videoconference Held July 19, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This videoconference presents information regarding effective ways to combat gangs, security threat groups (STG), and disruptive groups. Administrators from the following agencies discuss what is working for them in the management of gangs -- Massachusetts Department of Correction, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Connecticut Department of Correction, California Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons. Detailed attention is paid to: |
1 DVD (164 min.)
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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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2000
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Better Corrections Through Information [Videoconference Held March 15, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This videoconference discusses issues regarding the collection, analysis, and use of information to assess an agency's programs, services, and operations and to serve as a base for policymaking. Some topics addressed include: - Selecting areas on which to collect information;
- Assessing department and/or agency needs and developing appropriate responses;
- Managing evaluation resources;
- And developing and defending result-based budgeting.
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1 DVD (165 minutes)
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2000
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Effective Supervision of Adult Sex Offenders in the Community [Videoconference held February 9, 2000]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The goal of this videoconference is to enhance the ability of probation and parole agency staff (line officers, supervisors, and policymakers/administrators) to supervise sex offenders in the community more effectively. Topics addressed include: - Overview of sex offenders and their victims;
- The victim-centered approach to sex offender supervision;
- The role of collaboration in a comprehensive approach to supervision;
- The containment approach to supervision;
- Sex offender treatmen... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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1999
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Managing Infectious Diseases in Corrections [Videoconference Held July 8, 1999]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. The program covers: infectious diseases and their implications for corrections management; medical issues related to Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, HIV, and tuberculosis; risk to staff; risk management approaches like education, protection, and post-exposure; how to evaluate an institution's infectious d... Read More
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2 video DVDs (165 min.)
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1999
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Assessment of Sex Offenders for Sentencing, Supervision and Treatment [Videoconference held February 10, 1999]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); Center for Sex Offender Management (Silver Spring, MD).
Objectives of this three-hour videoconference include: - Articulating the purposes for assessment and evaluation of sex offenders and the issues and challenges inherent in each;
- Understanding the limitations of traditional risk and needs assessment tools for sex offenders;
- Identifying and defining the available approaches and instruments used to effectively assess and evaluate sex offenders;
- Distinguishing between effective and ineffective risk assessment tools;
- And identifying ... Read More
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1 DVD (165 min.)
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1999
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Managing Conflict in the Workplace [Satellite/Internet Broadcast on April 7, 1999]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Among the more difficult challenges existing within personnel management is conflict resolution. This videoconference focuses upon managing conflict in a correctional setting.
The panel of experts presents information on the history of workplace conflict, how to identify potential and actual sources of conflict, strategies for agencies to manage workplace conflict and prevent or reduce litigation, methods for agencies to assess their effectiveness in managing conflict, and resources for furt... Read More
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1 DVD (120 min.)
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1999
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Managing Infectious Diseases in Corrections [Videoconference Held July 8, 1999]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. The program covers: infectious diseases and their implications for corrections management; medical issues related to Hepatitis-B, Hepatitis-C, HIV, and tuberculosis; risk to staff; risk management approaches like education, protection, and post-exposure; how to evaluate an institution's infectious d... Read More
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2 video DVDs (165 min.)
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1999
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Staff Supervision Training for Corrections Professionals [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held September 13-16, 1999]
By Young, Cheryl Brown, ed..
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
Becoming a first line supervisor involves many changes and challenges. This 28-hour course, originally delivered as a distance learning event, introduces ideas, insights, and perspectives that will immediately impact supervision effectiveness. Modules include: building blocks of supervision (what is a supervisor and supervisory competencies); personal competencies (vision and values and principled behavior); organizational context (mission and culture and working with stakeholders); supervisory ... Read More
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3 video DVDs (532 min.) + 1 CD
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1998
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Staff Victimization
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC); U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office for Victims of Crime (Washington, DC).
Objectives of this 2-hour broadcast held on March 25, 1998 are to create and improve staff victimization policies, procedures, and programs and to identify resources for developing staff victimization programs and prevention strategies. The panel discusses the following topics: - Recognizing and understanding staff victimization,
- Core components of staff victimization,
- Levels of victimization,
- Creating and improving victimization programs, practices and strategies for victim servic... Read More
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1 DVD (120 min.)
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1998
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Psychopaths: Their Nature and Impact on Corrections [Videoconference held August 5, 1998]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This three-hour interactive videoconference addresses both adult and juvenile psychopaths who are incarcerated or under community supervision. It covers the following topics: identification, diagnosis, and classification of psychopathic offenders and detainees; assessing their risk for violence (prediction studies); special considerations with psychopathic sex offenders; costs associated with managing these offenders and detainees; the implications for treatment, management, and release; Hendric... Read More
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1 DVD (180 min.)
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1998
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Gangs, Community and Corrections [Videoconference held June 10, 1998]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This is a 2-hour forum on gang-related criminal activity in the community and within the correctional environment. Program objectives are to help viewers: identify gangs and deviant groups; create strategies for interagency collaboration; implement strategies for identification and management of gangs; and understand the impact of gangs on the community.
The first half of the program focuses on problems related to gangs in the community. Points addressed include identifying gangs and deviant... Read More
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1 DVD (125 min)
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1997
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Cognitive/Behavioral Strategies to Changing Offender Behavior [Videoconference held September 15-18, 1997]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO).
The objective of these training sessions is to empower corrections institutions to significantly decrease the percentage of recidivism as they work with offenders. This four-session training in the area of cognitive/behavioral strategies will help participants to become aware of the research, understand cognitive principles and apply these principles along with the methods of cognitive restructuring, and understand the principles and methods of cognitive skills therapy. |
3 video DVDs (395 min.) + 1 CD
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