Corrections Community

Do any of you train annually on policy & procedure? Or do you just give out the new updates and have staff sign for them? If you do train annually-what format? How long is the training? Thanks!

Does anyone have a PREA Powerpoint presentation that they would be willing to share?

I am looking for training videos and/ or curriculums which can be used during a retreat for my departmental trainers. Topics of interest: dealing with difficult participants, classroom control and of course public speaking practice. I would appriciate any ideas or suggestions. Thanks

I am chairing a committee to evaluate our Basic Training hours and I would like to find out the number of hours that other state correctional agencies are providing for new employee Basic Training. Would the State Correctional Agencies please let me know? Thank you.

I am a cognitive behavioral program specialist working for the Michigan Department of Corrections. The best way I know of to diminish manipulation by offenders is to learn about criminal thinking. There is a book called "Inside the Criminal Mind", by Stanton Samenow that gives an outstanding...

If you would like a copy of our training programs I have uploaded Missouri DOC FTO program, In-service Ethics and Report Writing lesson plans to the NIC shared files. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. ed.yahnig@doc.mo.gov

Hello Everyone, Does anyone know of a Corrections video on unclothed person searches? The only one that I am aware of is from AIMS and it is outdated and the quality doesn't reflect what we need. Please let me know. Thank you, Ed Yahnig ed.yahnig@doc.mo.gov

I am looking for information on State level facilities that conduct some type of emergency vehicle operations course for their COs either in basic or inservice training. Please contact Sgt. Bear Maher at 808-453-6093 or email me at sgtbearmaher@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance. Aloha Sgt. Bear...

Hello, I am an ex correction officer from Georgia and MIchigan. My pastor has put me in charge of forming our correctional outreach ministry. We are in the infant stages of forming the ministry and I am looking for training material to train our future volunteers on inmate manipulation and similiar...

Hello Everyone, I am seeking curriculum to train Parole Officers and Correctional Caseworkers in Case Management. Do any of you have curriculum that you would be willing to share? Please contact me if you do. Thank you, Ed Yahnig ed.yahnig@doc.mo.gov 573/522-5980