How emotional manipulation undermines corrections security and leads to escapes

Communicating Effectively in Corrections — Up, Down and All Around
Enhancing safety and professionalism with staff and inmates

Preserving Life: The Importance of Jail Suicide Prevention Training
You are standing before a class of rookies … the “newbies” … the “greenhorns.” Today’s lesson is on preventing suicide in the inmate population. The learners sit up, prepare to listen attentively; they will be tested on this, and passing the academy is critical for...

The Value of Jail Programs
Yes, some inmates do want to change.

Special Populations in Corrections: Elderly Inmates
Serving time is stressful — even more so for older offenders.
Tips for Corrections Training: Keep It Interesting, Keep It Relevant
Effective training requires advance preparation
Inmate Ingenuity: Escapes and Attempted Escapes
Inmates will use whatever they can get their hands on to get out
Inmate Ingenuity: Improvisation and Manipulation Behind Bars
It’s all about access to the outside
Train to Retain — Developing Corrections Staff
Make your employees better and they’ll stay longer.
2 Effective Approaches to Managing the Inmate Population
Showing respect and addressing inmate concerns can reduce conflict and enhance safety
The 4 Cs of Inmate Management
How to control tensions and promote an orderly environment
Identifying and Managing
the Rogue Corrections Officer
How can we predict and prevent rogue behavior?