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.

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.