POST# 25537
Two Sessions — Please Ensure You are Registering for the Correct Session
Course Description
Throughout history managing inmate behavior has been a goal of administrators and it is now more important than ever. A key aspect of any inmate behavior management plan is inmate classification. This presentation begins by defining classification and discussing standards for evaluating classification assessment tools. It covers core distinguishing features of an objective classification system, aspects of system validity and reliability, along with the need for appropriate override within the system. It concludes with a tabletop where participants work through an actual classification exercise.
Who Should Attend
Anyone working or volunteering within a jail or prison: including line staff, supervisors, and administrators.
Topics Include
• The Importance of an Effective Inmate Behavior Management Plan.
• Essential Elements of a Behavior Management Plan.
• Core Features of an Objective Classification System.
• Why We Classify Inmates.
• Categories of Information Needed for Proper Classification.
• Different Classification Levels.
• The Importance of Reassessing Classification.
• Distinguishing Between ‘Classification’ and ‘Separation’
of Prisoners.
POST CLEE CREDIT
4 Hours Technical Studies
This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation. Minimum of 10 registrations with a maximum of 35.
