Tackling the Tough Skills is a life skills training curriculum for hard-to-reach populations. Through dynamic, fun, interactive exercises, adults or teens learn valuable techniques to apply to both work and life. Soft Skills aren't "fluff" - they're life skills many take for granted, yet they are critical when a person doesn't have them. Skills like attitude, responsibility, communication and problem solving are all addressed. The program was designed to help adults transition from welfare to work. In this video, meet Rosilee Trotta, the author of the program, who conducts training sessions so that others can teach the Tough Skills curriculum. TRT: 12:25
Angela Mims, PhD, the administrator of women's programming & services at New Jersey's Bo Robinson Assessment and Treatment Facility, addresses the unique challenges of women as they transition into the community. This workshop was part of the annual National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) conference and training session, 2010. Stepping stones of empowerment, self-worth, and building self-esteem are explored through the process of treatment. TRT: 1:01:00
The 2010 NAAWS Warden of the Year Banquet features Medal of Valor winner James Bauer, Lifetime Membership awardee Robert Brown of Michigan, and an entertaining speech by the new Warden of the Year himself, Ralph Kemp of Georgia. Enjoy this celebration of corrections professionals in podcast form. TRT: 47:30
One of the most anticipated events of the annual National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice (NABCJ) conference and training session, the Victoria Myers Scholarship Luncheon 2010 doesn't disappoint. This video podcast of the event includes both Michelle Norman accepting the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship and actor Ernie Hudson speaking about overcoming obstacles to eventually attend Yale and star in TV shows & movies such as Ghostbusters. Relive this inspirational event if you were lucky enough attend, or watch for the first time here on Correctional Corner! TRT: 39:25
An underlying assumption in risk assessment is that offenders likely to recidivate have characteristics in common, while those who can be safely supervised in the community have things in common. Unfortunately, knowing which characteristics to pay attention to hasn't been easy because the important characteristics vary from offender to offender. Fortunately, the application of advanced pattern analysis software is making this a much easier task. Even though recidivists & non-recidivists have things in common, pattern analysis can identify the important characteristic that makes a given individual a higher risk. Cost implications of improved risk assessment are also discussed, along with ways human error can enter the process. Be sure to watch Dr. Edward Dow of Modeling Solutions as he presents at CTA 2010. TRT: 58:00
To follow the Correctional Service of Canada's (CSC) overall mission & strategic priorities of contributing to the Canadian public's safety, CSC introduced the telemedicine system. It provides access to essential health & consultation services with medical professionals outside penitentiaries to offenders through videoconferenceing technology. CSC is improving the quality & consistency of essential health service delivery by ensuring that offenders have timely access to necessary clinics & consultative services. Using Interactive Doctor on Call (iDOC) & electronic diagnostic equipment such as digital stethoscopes & patient exam cameras for close up examinations, offenders can be assessed as if they were in an external health professional's office while remaining in the secure environment of the penitentiaries. TRT: 26:50
