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Training Management

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Agency training directors must have the knowledge and skills to systematically plan, develop, and coordinate training for correctional staff. The resources on this page are designed for management and oversight of correctional training.

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2005 NIC Publication
Avoiding Your Day in Court -- Addressing Training Liability Through Defensible Strategies
Liability issues related to correctional training programs are discussed. Participants will be able to:
  • Analyze training programs to determine if they are legally defensible;
  • Determine the need to acquire copyright permission for mater... Read More
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1993 NIC Publication
Bridging the Gap: Winning Administration's Support for Training
Designed specifically for correctional trainers from all areas of corrections, this twenty-four-hour seminar instructs participants in the development of a strategic action plan that will link training with agency needs. Communication styles, individ... Read More
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1997 NIC Publication
Competency Profile of Training Administrator
Developed as a demonstration during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" session, April 15-16, 1997 in Longmont, CO., this profile contains in brief form the competencies expected of a training administrator.... Read More
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2006 NIC Publication
Cost Effective In-Service Training Alternatives for Small Jails
"This Training Resource Package recommends several cost-effective methods of providing in-service training for existing staff (p.3)." Sections of this document include: theme--if it meets all the requirements of "Defendable Training," it is training;... Read More
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2003 NIC Publication
Effective Retraining: Fun, Focused, Fresh! [Participant's Manual]
The need for and process of retraining in an organization are discussed during this 3-hour workshop. Topics covered include: what does retraining look like in your organization?; benefits of refresher/in-service training; philosophy of adult educatio... Read More
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2007 NIC Publication
Training for Training Directors
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;... Read More
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