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2011
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Making the transition from line staff to supervisor calls for developing new skills and competencies as well as a major shift in mindset from doing one’s own work to supervising the work of others.
This program focuses on core competencies for sup... Read More
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2010
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“The Evidence-based Practice Skills Assessment (EBPSA) is a self-report measurement tool designed to gauge the extent to which correctional staff demonstrate the skills necessary to successfully implement Evidence-based Practices (EBP)” (p. 5). The E... Read More
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2008
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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 pr... Read More
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2007
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A collection of training material for corrections administrators is provided on this CD-ROM. Contents include: executive/senior level resources -- "Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Executive and Senior Levels," "Developing... Read More
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2007
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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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2006
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This 36-hour training program targets skills needed to effectively lead a juvenile corrections or detention facility. Modules contained in this manual are: creating our context for learning; the roles and functions of a juvenile facility director; e... Read More
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2006
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Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. Thi... Read More
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2005
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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; ... Read More
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2005
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This 32-hour satellite/internet broadcast program, originally broadcast September 12-15, 2005, will provide participants strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a corrections agency work unit and agency-wid... Read More
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2005
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Strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit or agencywide are covered during this 36-hour program. Sections contained in this manual are: why teams?; dimensions of teamwork; teams and the organizat... Read More
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2005
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This 40-hour program focuses on effective small-jail administration and the basic administrative tools that can be applied to every area of jail operations. Administrative tools covered are: action planning; awareness of administrative liability; ja... Read More
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2005
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Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which are then linked to a set of specific behaviors. Fo... Read More
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2005
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This live, 3-hour broadcast, originally broadcast August 3, 2005, focused on the changing and expanding roles of probation, parole, and community corrections officers. Probation, parole and community corrections officers have seen their roles and pro... Read More
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2004
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Participants will assess their personal leadership styles and set specific goals for a career development plan during this 36-hour course. Five sections comprise this manual: leadership -- self-mastery, network relationships, and positive politics; ... Read More
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2004
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The development and implementation of an in-house leadership and management development system (within existing agency parameters) are discussed during this 30-hour course. Sections of this manual include: training program introduction; setting a co... Read More
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2004
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The knowledge, skills, and tools needed to address staff sexual misconduct in community corrections are provided during this 24-hour training program. This course is comprised of six modules: an overview on staff sexual misconduct; professional boun... Read More
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2003
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A leadership curriculum package that provides "a quickie look at the work of a leader and how best to do it" is presented. Contents of this collection are: guide to assembling the lesson plan and participant handout; instructor notes; copies of over... Read More
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2003
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Training and practical experience in the techniques and skills of Co-Active coaching as the foundation of a leadership culture are provided during this 36-hour program. Topics covered include: leadership culture; coaching principles; commitment and ... Read More
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2003
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Findings from a report which "assesses the outcome of the training [program] in terms of the leadership-related behaviors of participants" are presented (p. 4).
This evaluation contains the following sections: executive summary; background; prog... Read More
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2003
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Lessons learned about identifying the factors that shape an institution's culture and attempting to change that culture are discussed during this 3-hour training program. This videoconference covers: the importance and value of examining institutiona... Read More
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2002
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Strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit and agency-wide are presented during this 36-hour program. This manual contains the following sections: Why teams?; critical elements of teamwork; organi... Read More
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2001
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An integrated series of steps that result in a comprehensive and innovative staffing plan is presented. The staffing analysis process involves: jail profiling; net annual work hours calculation; development of a facility activity schedule; staff cove... Read More
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2001
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This 16-hour course is designed for managers who run meetings and/or lead task groups. This curriculum is divided into seven modules: introduction and course overview; what is facilitation; know yourself and your group; getting started; getting work... Read More
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2001
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Designed for counselors or other staff who run offender groups, this 16-hour course addresses group process strategies. The following lesson plan modules are provided: introduction and course overview; what facilitation is; goals for personal develo... Read More
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2001
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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... Read More
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2000
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This workshop looks at principles of effective intervention and how these principles can be applied to controlling and changing offenders' behavior. Sections include: treatment v. punishment; what works -- overview of treatment effectiveness; crimina... Read More
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1999
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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. Module... Read More
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1998
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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... Read More
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1997
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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 pa... Read More
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1997
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An evaluation of the feedback from this training seminar's participants indicates that the program was considered an overall success. Participants and the evaluator give suggestions for possible improvement of future meetings.... Read More
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1990
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Particular skills common to most inspectors are identified in this document that was designed as an entrance level training vehicle for inspectors. Legal issues, standards, the inspection process, facility design and its impact on operations, communi... Read More
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1990
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The purpose of the Supervisor's Guide is to provide the supervisor a means to facilitate interaction between himself and the new inspector about the topics in the self-study course.... Read More
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1989
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A DACUM profile is provided on the duties and tasks of the Institutional Department Head.... Read More
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1988
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Duties with corresponding tasks are provided in this DACUM profile of a Warden/Superintendent. Characteristics associated with worker traits and attitudes, and general knowledge and skills are also listed.... Read More
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1988
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A DACUM profile is provided on the managerial and operational duties, with accompanying tasks, of the Jail Administrator.... Read More
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1988
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A DACUM profile is provided of the duties and tasks of the Community Corrections Administrator. Such duties include: manage personnel, administer finances, promote professional competency and awareness, manage information, and manage facilities and e... Read More
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1988
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The process of staffing analysis consists of seven steps: 1- "Profiling" the jail setting; 2- Examining intermittent activities; 3- Determining coverage and assignment; 4- Scheduling; 5- Evaluating and improving initial plans; 6- Preparing the staffi... Read More
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1985
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1984
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Contents: Part 1: The Manager's Role--Part 2: The Trainer's Role.... Read More
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1981
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Title of project: Development of Training Programs and Materials in Response to Prison Violence.... Read More
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