...OF A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CRJ: 303 Corrections 17 March 2013 Abstract The life of a correctional officer is something that is easily over looked. Not understanding or knowing the intricate details that go into what it actually takes to coexist with incarcerated inmates is one of the reasons that the general public is able to go about their daily lives, not thinking or wondering how those inmates are controlled. Correctional officers have one of the hardest jobs on the planet, having to work with prison inmates on a daily basis and not knowing when something may happen that could endanger themselves or their fellow correctional officers. Keywords: daily, corrections, life, officers, policies, The life of a correctional officer is a multi-prong one. A correctional officer is a staff person in a prison or jail who accomplishes the institution’s mission by maintaining control and order within the prison (Seiter, 2011). While the job of a correctional officer is very critical within a prison and may vary vastly depending on the role unique to a certain prison or jail, it is very important that we all understand that these quiet guardians are the tip of the spear in the correctional facilities. The differences between jails and prisons have been clearly defined and the missions between the two are considerately different, there is relatively little difference in the actual roles that correctional officers play in the two types of facilities. Correctional officers are solely...
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...Perkins SEMESTER PROJECT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES Names: Kalyn Steed Chester Holden Amber Brown Raven Johnson Paula Patrick Melanie Taylor Alexis Brown Dylan Douglas Lakaisha Thomas Quentin Hendree Due Date: April 9, 2014 Table of Contents I. Introduction Pages 3-4 II. Statement of Problem Page 5 III. Purpose of the Strategic Program Page 6 Marketing Section A. Research Questions Page 7 B. Survey Question Pages 8-11 C. Survey Results Page 12-13 Objectives of the Research Study IV. Objectives 1 Pages 14-15 V. Objective 2 Pages 16-17 VI. Objective 3 Pages 18-20 VII. Objective 4 Page 21-22 a. Develop Objective b. Planning Section c. Organizing Section d. Implementing Section e. Controlling Section Financial Section VIII. Financial Budget & Explanation Page 23 IX. Summary Page 24 Introduction This strategic management plan will address and offer suggestions to rectify an organizational problem in the state of Mississippi. In our opinion, it is a problem that the state continues to plan to build and invest in correctional facilities based on indicators that forecast the number of citizen that will end up in prison. Rather than only using these forecasting indicators guide decision making about increasing correctional facility capacities, we...
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...Beverly L. Wynne 1257 N. Van Ness, Apt. #5, Fresno, CA 93728 r2 74 2@hotmai I. com 559-369-0681 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY I am seeking to secure an entry level position in the Information Technology field, where-I can use all of my skills and knowledge, while giving my best to an employer. I am a person that can work well with others as a team player, but if given a task I can work efficiently on my own. I am a person that loves to learn new skills and am always up to a challenge whatever the situation. I have degrees in Security Information Systems and Network Computer Information Systems. I am computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point, Windows Serve 2008, Windows 2007, Windows XP, and SQL Database. I do have 12 years of experience in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant. SKILLS Computer Literate Productive Friendly Problem-Solving Honesty Good Attendance Comprehend Ideas Analyze Problems Hard Working Enthusiastic Independent Maintain Safety Good Listener Flexible Customer Service Analyze Date Mature Cheerful Sense of Humor Good Attitude Leadership Skills Effective Prioritization Critical Thinking Skills Analytical Skills Organized Humble Resolve Complaints Logical Thinker Gather Information Dependable Adaptability Team Player CORE COMPETENCIES Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Windows 2007, Windows XP, Windows Serve 2008 and SQL Database. Office Machines: computer, copiers, scanners, fax...
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...My Life Plan Stephanie Bazilio Keiser University My Life Plan By definition, success is “the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one’s goals” (Dictionary.com, 2016). John Rawls believed that a “rational life plan” (Boss, 2015, pg. 15) needs to be developed in order to achieve success. With a life plan, the goal-setter is made aware of all the progression they’ve made, which will subconsciously make them want to do more, until they have met all of their goals. In view of this, I will be sharing my values, my strengths and weaknesses, my short and long term goals, and my plans of action to achieve those goals. This is my life plan. There are a lot of values I view as important, however, I managed to come up with my own personal statement of important values. It is important for me to live with purpose and with immense ambition, with determination and great focus. It is important for me to tear down walls, searching for independence and honesty, while preserving the sacredness of God. It is important that I welcome challenges with perseverance that will lead to wisdom and it is important that I share faith, provide hope, and spread love. I want to encourage, provide guidance, and to also inspire others, but most importantly, to love radically, serve sacrificially, and to give generously. What I have found to be my strengths during this phase of my life is the responsibility I have...
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...towards gaining employment that will provide them a nice living. In order to be able to understand the results of this exercise you must first understand the meaning of the wording, your career plan is the goal that one may place upon them in order to guide them to find a job. Competencies are your behavior skills and abilities or your performance at work. After performing the activities I have learned a great deal about myself, I find that the results are almost a mimic to how my life is going thus far. According to the test it showed me as being a person enterprising, conventional, and investigative. When I read the results I had to laugh because I think for every job I have ever had in my life they were all in the field that the test showed .I served almost ten years in the United States Army which I would consider to be conventional, I’m not sure how the system picked up on me being enterprising other than the fact that I work for the United States Post Office and I did work for Wal-Mart Distribution for roughly three weeks. It also showed me being investigative which brought me back to my original career path. I worked eleven years as a Senior Correctional Officer for the state of Virginia I always wanted to do something in law enforcement my dream job was to become a United States Federal Marshall but things in my past made that impossible for me to have. I feel I am an investigative person because I am always trying to find a message in almost everything I do in life...
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...February 3, 2014 8:29:57 AM CST6 days ago ED7590 Discussion 6d1 This post required a peer-reviewed journal article be selected from the Capella Library. The chosen article was about a descriptive study completed of nine states and the Funding support for school-wide positive behavioral interventions and support implementation and scale-up. This article examines the major focus and the difficulty states face with the process of selecting, implementing, and scaling-up evidence-based practices. The article also contains a discussion about the renewed commitment to improving student outcomes and how that has led directly to the need for effective practices implemented at scale (Gage et. Al, 2013). In particular, this article examines the funding decisions of nine specific states and makes note that funding decisions made at state, regional, and district levels remain a key to large-scale implementation of effective practices (Gage et. Al, 2013). No one will argue that the main objective of education in the United States is to offer all students a free and suitable public education so they may become active and vital members and contributors to society. However, the process involved in funding education to achieve this goal is a very complex one mainly because it includes interests, policies, and dollars originating from and flowing among local education agencies (LEAs), state education agencies (SEAs), and federal government agencies (e.g., U.S. Departments of Education...
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...close to five thousand prisoners in custody in Queensland prisons and this number is on the increase. Prisoners have complex health needs and it is the role of the correctional health nurse to care for prisoner-patients and their health needs. Yet there is a paucity of research surrounding this topic. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the lived experience of nurses caring for prisoner-patients. Five registered nurses, employed in correctional centres in Southeast Queensland were interviewed to illuminate the experience of caring for prisoner-patients. Data was analyzed using Colaizzi’s (1978) method of phenomenology. Textual analysis revealed two themes with five corresponding sub-themes that depicted the meaning of nurses’ caring for prisonerpatients. The experience of nurses caring for prisoner-patients was described by nurse participants as ‘obstructive practices’ from the custodial officers, ‘decreased standards of care’ by nursing staff, ‘prejudice’ towards to prisoners, ‘increased level of mentally ill prisoners’ and a ‘lack of recognition’ for nurses working in the prisons. Amidst all these difficulties, nurses who cared for prisoner-patients demonstrated courage in the work they did and persevered for the sake of the their prisoner-patients and the specialty that is correctional health nursing. Communication must continue between prison and health care administrators in order to identify conflicting issues that impact on the autonomy of...
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...against another adult. Vera Marston n8828601 Lecturer: Jodi Death Declaration of Authorship: In submitting this work I declare that, unless otherwise acknowledged, this work is wholly my own. I understand that my work may be submitted to SafeAssign and consent to this taking place BRISBANE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE Station Road, Wacol QLD 4076 Phone: 07 3274 9444 Fax: 07 3274 9514 AUTHORITY TO ADMIT SENTENCED PERSON TO A CORRECTIVE SERVICES FACILITY Prisoner: Wade Belic Date of admission: 25th August 2014 Jurisdiction: Queensland, Australia Sentence: Mr Belic was charged with assault with occasioning bodily harm against another adult in a domestic relationship under section 339 (1) Criminal Code Act (QLD) 1899. The sentence being 2 years imprisonment, 1 year parole and compulsory program attendance. Compulsory Program/s: Getting SMART- Moderate intensity substance abuse program and Anger Management and Violence Prevention. Additional Comments: Surveillance request of the inmate for 1 week commencing immediately. Mr Belic has previous history of depression and suicidal tendencies. It is authorised that the above-named prisoner be admitted to Brisbane Correctional Centre on the 25th of August 2014. Signature (Chief Executive/Delegate): IanMiller Date: 12/08/2014 Offence and Sentencing: Mr Belic was charged with assault and occasion bodily harm under section 339 (1) of the Criminal Code Act (QLD) 1899. In this section it states “Any...
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...inception in the early 1900s. Some would argue that the system data is invalid and does not accurately reflect the crimes committed, reported, or prosecuted, and neither is it indicative of the cause for criminal behavior. Nonetheless, this system is the only source available with any form of useful data relating to crime. Is there a more reliable alternative to measuring crime and collecting pertinent data? In America, law enforcement agencies use criminal statistic reports to measure crime; however, these statistics do not account for crimes that go unreported, reported crimes that did not lead to arrests, and charges reduced through plea-bargaining. When it comes to analyzing crime statistics a person must use his or her own critical thinking skills. Not all crime statistics will be accurate as it is an attempt to provide the American public with general information gathered that may not be in detail. The subject of Information is key, at the basic level a person should have knowledge in the description of the crime. There are a numerous amount of questions a person must take into consideration when it comes to reading and reviewing these reports. For example, 1.) Examine the source and whether or not it is reliable and trustworthy 2.) Acknowledge the possibility that there are flaws and omissions within the data and investigate to find the facts 3.) Keep in mind the significance of the data, its validity, and the message its goal is to portray. These are only a few proposals...
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...organization is to assist participants to change negative patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviors that predispose them to negative actions such as drug abuse, criminal activities and anti-social behaviors. After the Fire’s mission comes is three-fold. The first is to provide a range of direct hands-on constituent services including but not limited to counseling and referral on education services and employment. The second is fundamentally directed towards planning and development with an emphasis on business planning and job training. The third area of importance is community relations and advocacy for issues of importance for the community. The program represents an entirely new opportunity to place the heavy emphasis on the period of transition from incarceration to the community. It’s Time to Change is a highly collaborative effort that is geared toward stopping the ever rising number of men and women who are incarcerated and re-incarcerated in the state of Ohio. This is accomplished by reducing the offenders’ likelihood of reoffending and improving their re entry into society and post release success. It’s Time to Change represents an exceptional approach for meeting statutory purposes and requirements. The fundamental purpose in establishing and operating the program is to reduce recidivism of men and women released from participating correctional centers through the development and improvement of the life skills necessary for ex-offenders to reintegrate into society. The...
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...organization is to assist participants to change negative patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviors that predispose them to negative actions such as drug abuse, criminal activities and anti-social behaviors. After the Fire’s mission comes is three-fold. The first is to provide a range of direct hands-on constituent services including but not limited to counseling and referral on education services and employment. The second is fundamentally directed towards planning and development with an emphasis on business planning and job training. The third area of importance is community relations and advocacy for issues of importance for the community. The program represents an entirely new opportunity to place the heavy emphasis on the period of transition from incarceration to the community. It’s Time to Change is a highly collaborative effort that is geared toward stopping the ever rising number of men and women who are incarcerated and re-incarcerated in the state of Ohio. This is accomplished by reducing the offenders’ likelihood of reoffending and improving their re entry into society and post release success. It’s Time to Change represents an exceptional approach for meeting statutory purposes and requirements. The fundamental purpose in establishing and operating the program is to reduce recidivism of men and women released from participating correctional centers through the development and improvement of the life skills necessary for ex-offenders to reintegrate into society. The...
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...Constitution and protect the constituents. But the question at stake is, how can the number of law enforcers augment to the need of the total populace? Thus, the challenge is posed … How is the making of law enforcers? Criminology major subjects are intended to prepare those whose lives are dedicated in upholding the law and in protection to everyone. The researchers devoted themselves to assess the Successes and Difficulties of their batch enabling them to fulfill for whatever field they may engage either Board Passers or Non-Board Passers. Having so stated, this study focuses about: Academic & Economic Aspects in order to gauge and recommend practical, technical, legal and logistics programs and practices applicable hereto subject to the approval of the School Administration that will assure positive impact to the concerned stakeholders. Hence, this study entitled Successes and Difficulties of EARIST Cavite Campus Bachelor of Science in Criminology Students in Their Major subjects. Setting of the Study Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST)- Cavite Campus, formerly called EARIST-GASAT (General Alvarez School of Arts and Trades), is a branch school of EARIST in Manila, a government state college. It operates with the funding support from the budgetary allotment of its Mother Institution, EARIST. Established on March 24, 1982, EARIST Cavite Campus started by offering vocational-technical courses with Mr. Rodrigo P. Hipol (Dr. Hipol)...
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...10 Prison Subculture and Prison Gang Influence LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Discuss the prison subculture for inmates and correctional officers. 2. Compare importation theory with exportation theory. 3. Identify different aspects of prison culture that explain how offenders and officers view the world around them. 4. Discuss how professionalization and the diversification of correctional staff have impacted the prison subculture. 5. Discuss the impact that prison gangs have had on prisons, including the traditional prison subculture. 6. Identify the 13 gangs listed in this chapter as the primary prison gangs in the United States. 7. Explain what prison systems do to control gang problems that occur in their facilities. chapter I will stand by my brother My brother will come before all others My life is forfeit should I fail my brother I will honor my brother in peace as in war Aryan Brotherhood Oath INTRODUCTION This chapter provides students with a very unique aspect of the world of corrections. Students will learn that within the institutional environment, there is a commonality of experiences that arise between those who are involved; this is true for both inmates and staff. Indeed, many people may not be aware that, in fact, the mind and the world of the inmate often affect the mind-set of security personnel who work with the inmate. In essence, there is an exchange of beliefs and perspectives that often come together to produce a unique fusion...
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...studies—suggests a need to re-evaluate these earlier paradigms for probation practice. This reevaluation is also required by the way that such studies enable us to understand and theorize both desistance itself and the role that penal professionals might play in supporting it. Ultimately, these empirical and theoretical insights drive us back to the complex interfaces between technical and moral questions that preoccupied Bottoms and McWilliams and that should feature more prominently in contemporary debates about the futures of ‘offender management’ and of our penal systems. Key Words desistance • effectiveness • ethics • offender management • nontreatment paradigm • probation 39 40 Criminology & Criminal Justice 6(1) Introduction Critical analysts of the history...
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...President 6 EBP – Recent Research: Exploring the Black Box of Community Supervision 8 Upcoming Events Winter 2010 | QUArterLY neWSLetter CURRENT NEWS AND trenDS AROUND supervision, and accurately and objectively identified higher risk juveniles who most need and can most benefit from rehabilitative treatment. Monthly statistics tell the story. In April 2007, the department was managing a caseload of 400 juveniles with a staff of 10 supervising field officers and an outpatient treatment budget of $120,000. Today, the total caseload is down to about 280, as the department has done a better job keeping very low risk youth out of the system altogether. Of those youth who do enter the system, some 150 low risk youth are supervised by 1 1/2 officers with diversion programs and minimal supervision, while the remaining officers are managing the 130 moderate to high risk juveniles (a 38% reduction in individual case load size) and providing individualized treatment through programs such as FFT (Functional Family Therapy) and T4C (Thinking for a Change)– cognitive behavioral programs that have shown through research to reduce a youth’s likelihood to reoffend. continued on page 8 Yolo County CA Probation Department Achieving Positive Outcomes with Assessments.com With her County experiencing a dramatic 70% reduction in juvenile residential placement over a three-year period, the chief of Yolo County Probation was being questioned by other juvenile justice...
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