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2010
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Thinking Errors Defined
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
These definitions of criminal thinking errors will assist the reader in determining where inmates are coming from. Errors covered are: anger; assuming; avoiding the hot iron; blaming; confusion; excuses; fact stacking; fronting; grandiosity or maximizing; minimizing; helplessness; hopovers; hot shot or cockiness; I can’t attitude; it’s mine or entitlement; justifying; keeping score; lack of empathy; let’s fight or splitting; lying; making fools of; Mr. Goodguy; my way or no way; pet me; powerpla... Read More
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8 p.
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2010
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Deviance and Corruption
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
This article would make an excellent addition to any course about correctional professionalism and ethics. Topics covered include: the myth of the rotten apple; gratuity; perjury; brutality; profanity; sex on duty or duty-related; sleeping on duty; drinking and abusing drugs on or off duty; misuse of confidential information; corrections code of ethics; a vision of ethical operation; and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.... Read More
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6 p.
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2010
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Gang Clothing
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The unique contribution of this article is its list of sports team apparel/logos and associated gangs. In addition, the general clothing and styles worn by gangs are described.... Read More
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3 p.
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2010
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Verbalization De-escalation Grid
By Barnhart, Tracy.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
This concise explanation of how to verbally de-escalate a potentially violent encounter is conveniently laid out in a four-level process that provides appropriate words and actions to use. The reader can easily utilize the advice of the author for getting non-violent compliance from an aggressive offender.... Read More
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3 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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"Going Postal" Identifying Factors
By Barnhart, Tracy E..
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
This article explains how 99% of those individuals prone to workforce violence can be identified. A few of the characteristics mentioned include: being unable to move on to different employment when their job status changes; making previous threats; and blaming a fellow employee for their problems.... Read More
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5 p.
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