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Jail training

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Accession Number
016827

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 coverage plan development;
  • completion of a
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    Accession Number
    016975

    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
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    Accession Number
    017875

    Questions and answers regarding the following topics are provided: deferred prosecution, recidivism, isolation, cost concerns, coordinated efforts, medicating for behavior issues, classification, diversion and mental health courts, jail overcrowding, rehabilitation, privitization, standards of care

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      Accession Number
      019689

      This issue includes: Foreword, by Richard Geaither, National Institute of Corrections Jails Division; You Can Do It: Putting an End to Pharmacy Cost Increases, by Mike Kalonick, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Detention Bureau; Accreditation for Adult Local Detention Facilities: Moving from

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        Accession Number
        020300

        This Large Jail Network meeting took place January 30-February 1, 2005, in Longmont, Colorado. Contents of these proceedings include: NICs Core Competency Model Project: Preparing Leaders in Corrections for the Future by Robert Brown; Training as a Strategic Management Tool by Tom Reid; Legal Issues

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          Accession Number
          022123

          This guide prepares supervisors for conversations with new inspectors taking the "Jail Inspection Basics: An Introductory Self-Study Course for Jail Inspectors" self-guided course (NIC accession no. 022124). Questions and answer keys are provided along with discussion topics for each chapter.

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            Accession Number
            022124

            This self-paced, self-instruction course explains the role and responsibilities of a jail inspector. Questions are asked at the end of each chapter which lead to answers from and discussion with their supervisors. Supervisors use the publication "Jail Inspection Basics: Supervisors Guide" (NIC

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              Accession Number
              023851

              This 3-hour program, originally broadcast July 15, 2009, provides an overview of opportunities that can help your organization prepare to work with persons suffering from mental illness in jails. Mental health issues in the criminal justice system are a community wide problem, and corrections

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              Accession Number
              024347

              This video explores the lessons learned by four communities that built new jails. The communities utilized the four major steps of the Facility Developmental Process model:

              • Determine the need and feasibility;
              • Decide to build, plan operations;
              • Design the jail;
              • And build the jail, plan the transition.
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                Accession Number
                026251

                This video presentation will enable readers to:

                • Understand the problem of jail suicide--rates of suicide in certain groups, the decrease in jail suicide rates, what makes jails risky environments, and challenges of prevention.
                • Describe suicide risk factors, warning signs, and suicide myths that
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                Accession Number
                027183

                Copies of training manuals for courses provided by the California Board of State and Community Standards can be found at this website. Forms and publications include: Adult Corrections Officer - Core Manual; Adult Corrections Officer - Job Analysis Report; Adult Corrections Officer - Knowledge and

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                Accession Number
                027705

                A comprehensive management system, called Inmate Behavior Management (IBM) is being rolled out by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). It is comprised of six specific elements that work together to control inmate behavior and produce an effective and proficient institution. This document