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2010
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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2009
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 questio... Read More
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2009
Policies from 15 states and the Federal Bureau of Prisons are available at this website.... Read More
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2009
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; l... Read More
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2009
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”;... Read More
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2008
A review of juvenile offender shackling practices and related policies is presented. This report includes the following sections: introduction; the evolution of juvenile unshackling efforts in Florida; current juvenile shackling practices in Florida;... Read More
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2007 NIC Publication
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 continu... Read More
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2000 NIC Publication
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 ... Read More
1995 NIC Publication
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 heal... Read More
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1992 NIC Publication
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... Read More
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1988 NIC Publication
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 parol... Read More
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