Corrections Community

overtime II

certcpt — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:03:30 GMT

I recently posted a plea for some assistance on reducing overtime costs for my facility. I received some great feedback, but I think I need to be more specific. The majority of our costs come from staff sick leave usage or abuse of sick leave. The majority of our staff are excellent workers and love their job, but as we all know, we all have that 10% that have to buck the system and it seems to effect everyone else. When we are already running short staffed, how do you motivate your staff to WANT to come to work....incentive programs?......earned time off for perfect attendance? I'm in need of some ideas??? I would much appreciate any input to reduce this ongoing problem.

Mental Health Unit

Peter Martinez Sr — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:14:30 GMT

our facility has four units each with 72-lockdown individual cells. Unit 500 houses 72-male inmates with mental handicaps, and different levels of retardation,. Looking for any training material, lesson plans, lesson learned material, etc. that can assist us in our "infant state". We have alot of training and educating to do for our officers. Officers will be spending at least a full rotation (30 work days) with these inmates. We have three (3) 8-hour shifts, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Only male officers work our facility.

State Basic Unarmed Defense

Guy Cirillo — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:26:33 GMT

The New Jersey Correctional Staff Training Academy is currently researching the idea of instructing Unarmed Defense in small blocks of instruction throughout the State Basic course rather than one continuous week of 8 hr. blocks of instruction. Can anyone provide feedback (positive or negative) regarding experience of implimentation in such a manner. Points of interest would include:

Trainee feedback, Instructor feedback, effectiveness, information retention, sheduling

Instructor Guy Cirillo

Research

taymans — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:16:07 GMT

I am working on a research grant in collaboration with Barry and Jack to develop an adolescent version of T4C. I would welcome input from those of you who use or supervise the program with adolescents regarding your experiences of what you think works well and modifications to be considered.

I am also interested in collecting any research or evaluation studies on T4C. I understand that some evaluations have been conducted. This information, based either on adult or juvenile populations would be helpful.

If the grant is funded, I will keep the listserv informed of opportunities to participate in grant activities.

Juliana Taymans

Leg Monitor

okiedavidk — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:30:10 GMT

Can an inmate in a miniumin security prison go home with a leg monitor providing they meet the criteria? What is the criteria? Thank you!

David

CSC Cognitive Self Change

rclinton — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:26 GMT

Sorry if this has been posted some where else, but I am wondering...since we are not sure that Thinking For a Change will work for us...has anyone used Cognitive Self Change in a juvenile setting before? Thanks.

Executive Management Job Opportunity for County of San Diego, CA

Aaron Morgan — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:59:33 GMT

The County of San Diego, California, is currently accepting resumes for Assistant Chief Probation Officer through this Friday, May 16, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. Annual salary at the time of appointment is expected to be between $115,817 - 126,167, plus an excellent executive management benefits package. Minimum qualifications are peace officer status, a bachelor's degree, and five years in the probation or community correctional field, three years of which must have been in the management field. The Chief Probation Officer is very interested in persons who have experience in the community corrections field. If this recruitment interests you, then please e-mail your resume to either susi.kuklinski@sdcounty.ca.gov, or aaron.morgan@sdcounty.ca.gov, by May 16, 2008.. For further information on this recruitment, you may call Mr. Morgan at 619-531-5105 or go to the County's website www.sdcounty.ca.gov, link to jobs, then link to this job title.

Pepper ball gun & Taser

tomreimer — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:02:16 GMT

I have permission to purchase both a pepperball delivery system and M26 Taser for use at this facility. The next step before introducing them to the floor staff is creating Standard Operating Procedures. If anybody has an SOP for either that they are wiling to share I would like to see it. Thanks for anything I get

Looking for Cognitive Behavior Materials for Juvenile Detention Center

sgimenes — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:05:14 GMT

We have started a Rational Behavior Training program at our small juvenile facility (22 residents max). I am looking for anything that can help us with programing. We currently use RBT 1, RBT 2, Moral Decision Making and Eight Basic Social Skills. We have instituted focus groups and have broken them up into groups no bigger then eight residents. Any information would be helpful and appreciated.

Shannon Gimenes

Muskegon County Juvenile Detention Center

Muskegon MI

Employee Dress / Appearance Code

Bradley Fogg — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:52:54 GMT

Maine Correctional Cneter has a Uniformed Employee Dress/Grroming code. We have a need to develop and implement a dress/appearance code for non-uniformed employees, e.g. counselors, support staff,clerical staff etc. I would be interested in receiving information or copies of such a dres code for our review.

bradley.fogg@maine.gov

Thanks

Inmate hot pots

George J. Indelicato — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:44:40 GMT

We are trying to elimenate the inmates from tampering with the hot pots placed into the housing modules. The inmates are loosening the base and re-directing the system to bring the water to a rolling boil. We are going to apply super glue but I need to find some kind of tape that would show the attempt of tampering.

Inmate medications

Ben-808 — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:53:26 GMT

I have a post that includes performing medline for general population. I am aware that a lot of other institutions require inmates to do full mouth gum sweeps, using the fingers to clear the mouth. An inmate was caught, "cheeking", his meds and because of that the OIC oredered the thourough inspection of all inmates mouths before returning to their units. Many inmates complained of the unsanitary consequences of sticking their hands in their mouths, they complained and got their way. Has anyone else encountered this issue, and if so is there a way to handle this situation and still be effective. What does your institution require?

Small business Grants

Gabe — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:45:14 GMT

Does any one know if there are any Grants to help ex offenders start their own business?

controling hostile/irate inmates

MeInNh — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:07:33 GMT

An inmate is being disruptive.. $ officers go to remove him from his cell so as to remove his property due to the fact we are in a Behavioral Base enviorment jail. He behaves. He gets his belongings bac. The Inmate was handcuffed behind his back. removed from the cell and placed in a seated position. The whole time the inmate was verbally threatening the officers and was taken to the floor in the cell prior to being removed. Once in the seated position outside his cell he attempted to lunge at an officer by getting up however one officer Sprayed him in the face and another Grabbed the inmate by the head by holding onto his hair to control his movements. The inmate still refused to return to the sitting position and was sprayed agian and subsequently taken to the pron position.

The officer that sprayed the inmate was terminated for excessive force as was the officer that held the inmate by the heahd by grabbing hold of his hair for accomplice to the assault of spraying the inmate. The inmate sustained no injuries.

Q. Do youbelieve holding the inmates head by the hair is excessive if used only as a control technique?

q. Do think it is appropriate to spray an inmate while cuffed behind the bac?.

Keep in mind the inmate was activley trying to get up and refused numerous orders to stay put?

Training Opportunity in PA - Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams

jill fluck — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:14:40 GMT

Northeast Region

National Institute of Corrections In Partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy Presents Strategies for Building Effective Work Teams June 9 – 13, 2008 DescriptionThis 36 hour training program provides strategies for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating work teams within a work unit and agency wide. It covers individual and group leadership techniques, group dynamics, work team characteristics, and ways to overcome organizational barriers to team development. Who Should AttendExecutive-level administrators, deputy administrators, supervisors, and managers in jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies who lead multi-member work groups that share common goals. Individual and team applications will be considered. Application RequirementsEach applicant must submit an Individual Application Form. Mail or fax the attached application to: Jill C. Fluck Pennsylvania Department of Corrections 1451 North Market Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 ph. 717-361-4312 FAX # 717-367-3912 Applications must be received by May 23, 2008. Space is limited. Confirmation and directions must be provided. For More Information, ContactJill C. Fluck, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections 1451 North Market Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 ph. 717-361-4312, jfluck@state.pa.us Lodging, Food, and TravelLunch will be provided by the Elizabethtown Training Academy.

Participants are responsible for their own lodging, food, and travel expenses.

APPLICATION:

(This form may be duplicated.)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Individual Application To apply/register, complete and sign this form and mail or fax to _________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________.    Each item of this application must be completed to be given consideration. Applications must be received by __________________. Applicants accepted will receive confirmation and additional information about the seminar.

1.        Training program title: _____________________________

2.        Training program number: _________________________

3.        For multiple program offerings, I cannot attend on the following date(s):
                                     NOT APPLICABLE

4.    Name:      Mr. _____     Ms. _____     Mrs. _____
5. Social Security No.
Note: Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary. NIC collects Social Security Numbers as an identifier for records of training participants. Executive Order No. 9397.
6. Title                                                    Yrs. in position

7. Agency

8. Mailing address

9. City                                10. County

11. State                                      12. Zip code

13. Telephone (       )                         Fax (       )

14. E-mail

15. Primary area of corrections (check one):

        ____1. Adult jail

        ____2. Adult community corrections

        ____3. Adult prison

        ____4. Other (explain):

16. Type of agency (check one):

              ____1. Federal - Bureau of Prisons

                ____2. Federal - Uniformed Services

                ____3. Federal - Other

                ____4. State

                ____5. Local

                ____6. Regional

                ____7. U.S. commonwealth or territory

                ____8. Foreign

               ____9. Private

17. Agency/institution information:

                Institution/facility population

                              or

                Agency population



              Total number of agency staff

                Number of staff you supervise

18. Training program for team participation? If yes:

____a) each team member must complete an application,

____ b) each team member’s individual supplementary                                               information attached,

____c) list team members below, and

____d) send all applications together.

List team members below:

19.   I agree to fully participate in this program.


Signature:                                                                                           Date:

controling aviolent /irate inmates movement

MeInNh — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:37:40 GMT

Recently officers have been fired for spraying a inmate w/pepper spray while he was handcuffed in the back. The inmate was removed from his cell due to violent behavior and the officer tried to remove his property,behavior based theory, the inmate was seated outside his cell. Attemted to get uo and lunge at the offer. the inmate was sprayed however the spray only made him more irate. the inmate still did not return to a sitting position and a 2nd officer crabbed the inmates head. held him by the hair in an attempt to control his movement. the inmate still tried to get up and was sprayed again in the face. It took 3 officers to pull his legs out from under him and ptone him out so as to stop his movement.

The officer that sprayed the inmate was terminated as well as the officer who grabbed the inmate by the hair. Does anyone believe grabbing an inmate by the hair to control his movement is excessive??

Do you believe that spraying the inmate while cuffed was excessive.??? Keep in mind the inmate was attempting to get up and refused all orders to stay in the seated position.

your input would be most appreciated........

controling a violent /irate inmates movement

MeInNh — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:14:20 GMT

The officer that sprayed the inmate was terminated as well as the officer who grabbed the inmate by the hair. Does anyone believe grabbing an inmate by the hair to control his movement is excessive??

Do you believe that spraying the inmate while cuffed was excessive.??? Keep in mind the inmate was attempting to get up and refused all orders to stay in the seated position.

your input would be most appreciated........

Thoughts on Criminal Careers, Policy, and Practice?

Eileen Conway — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:12:16 GMT

Our friends at Public Safety Canada have produced another new, significant report, Pathways to Serious Offending, by Annie K. Yessine and James Bonta. Seeking to "contribute to the growing body of criminological research on the developmental course of crime," the authors "sought to identify the distinctive criminal pathways, and specify the early characteristics that predict future offending trajectories...," with findings that they feel "have important policy and practical implications." Any comments regarding the study and/or how such findings can influence prevention and intervention programs?

Medication Administration Record

powers93 — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:32:53 GMT

I am looking for some guideline as to how long we are required to keep medication administration records. Our facility is in Kansas but have not had any luck finding legislative guidelines nor have I gotten a response from out state department of health and enviroment. All help will be appreciated. By the way we are a paper system.

Thanks, Greg

Issued Footwear

Milton L. Mitchell — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:27:34 GMT

The St. Louis County Department of Justice Services would like to know what type of footwear is issued to your inmates by your institution. Currently we issue a very cheap tennis shoe that does not withstand a washing nor last very long for inmates incarcerated a period of time. We are looking for options for purchasing and distributing footwear.

Milton Mitchell, Sr., Superintendent of Fiscal/Human Resources

New to the profession...

Ben-808 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:35:23 GMT

I am a first year correctional officer with the state of Oregon. In my first few months alone I have seen many inmates that try everything they can to intimidate staff memebers, primarily new ones. Has anybody else out there had an experience that they delt with that helped them effectively deal with that issue. Such as being, "stared down" or "mad dogged" by an inmate. There are times to let it slide but there are other instances where it must be addressed, what is a good effective way to end that situation?

television for Inmates

Dave43 — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:28:55 GMT

I am researching to see if any facilities are using a Correctional TV service provider.I would like to know the Name of the Service Provider and quality of the service.I would also like to know how other Jails provider TV to their inmate population.We are looking at up dating are in house TV system and I looking for ideas and information.

We currently use a basic antenna system

Thank you. Dave

File Damaged Error

bdane — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:09:49 GMT

When I try to download the PDF file "A Guide for Probation and Parole: Motivating to Change" I get an error that says the file is damaged and could not be repaired.

a concerned parent

greg smith — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:48:24 GMT

My wife moved in with a man on probation in the state of North Carolina. Our ten yr old lives with me and our two yr old lives with her. On several occasions my ten yr old has witnessed several objects of drug paraphernalia, consuming illegal drugs, a handgun has been fired in the near vicinity of our ten yr old. while this man was consuming alcoholic beverages. He has violated his probation several times by failing a drug test. Why does the state of NC allow a man on probation to use his probation to continue his illegal activities? His probation officer is aware of this and has done virtually nothing about this. She says "It is my job to keep out of jail, and I am going to do everything possible to keep him from going there." I cannot allow my children to be around this imminent threat as something is certain to happen with this kind of conduct going on. If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

Cognitive Behavioral Resources Available Through the National Institute of Corrections Information Center

CC Pro — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 21:17:34 GMT

Welcome to the Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Discussion Forum:

By way of introduction, my name is David Shellner and I am a Corrections Specialist with the National Institute of Corrections Information Center. I, along with Steve Swisher of the Academy Division, hope this forum provides an easily accessible and interactive platform for persons involved in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI) to exchange information, observations and research relevant to fellow practitioners.

I want to make members aware of just some of the materials we have in this area. Below you will find links to down-loadable materials that examine various Cognitive Behavioral programs, principles of effective intervention and assessment/outcome evaluations. This is a small sampling of available materials and I can be contacted directly for additional resources. Members are also encouraged to use the file sharing capabilities of the Corrections Community to share written documentation of their programs and research.

Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Corrections: Using an Integrated Model to Implement Evidence-Based Practices in Corrections

Cognitive Programs

Effectiveness/Assessment/Outcome