Courses

new course A major goal of Juvenile Justice Realignment is to create a more community-based approach to juvenile justice, with a focus on providing rehabilitation and support services that would help youth offenders reintegrate into society and avoid future involvement in the justice system. The bill also aims to reduce the disproportionate representation of youth of color in the juvenile justice system. In this course, attention is paid to reflecting on systemic racism and lack of equity

STC: 0920-081651 The California State Legislature perceives sex offenders as a “continuing threat to society.” Crimes of a sexual nature have amongst the highest recidivism rate of all crimes. Suspects committing sex crimes are deemed likely to commit similar offenses in the future. This course surveys the complex process of sexual assault investigations, including the myths about victims, the sexual assault exam, and the criteria District Attorney’s offices utilize to prosecute offenders.  Subsequently, the course is

STC: 0920-043573  Sexual Harassment continues to be a workplace issue that is troublesome because it has organizational liability, but its components are often unclear to workers. All employees must understand that there are specific elements that establish a claim of sexual harassment and specific actions they can take to reduce their organization’s exposure to lawsuits and liability. This class examines the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of sexual harassment. The subject is one that arouses

STC: 0920-043573 Sexual Harassment continues to be a workplace issue that is troublesome because it has organizational liability, but its components are often unclear to workers. All employees must understand that there are specific elements that establish a claim of sexual harassment and specific actions they can take to reduce their organization’s exposure to lawsuits and liability. This class examines the cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of sexual harassment. The subject is one that arouses

STC: 0920-015426 Much of what staff learn, they learn on the job from years of experience doing the job well. This priceless experience should be transferred to new staff. Everyone can be a trainer on the job if given specific concrete skills and strategies. The participant receives the skills and strategies as well as the needed confidence to train peers to be more effective and confident.

STC: 0920-067254 Evidence-based practice calls for the effective use of cognitive/behavioral treatment methods to be used with probationers. For probation officers to be effective, they need to understand the purpose of requiring these methods and how and why they work. Outside partners will deliver some of these services, but use in the office, field, and institutions by all probation personnel will support and amplify the impact and outcomes of cognitive/behavioral methods. This course provides a

STC: 0920-020198 This course uses custom-designed curricular tools. This custom-designed course builds on Writing it Right and uses specific writing skills samples of your department’s court reports. Using specific report guidelines specifically created for each of the identified reports, and excellent writing samples, probation officers learn more energy-efficient ways to write comprehensive and succinct court reports. Description of the Offense and Evaluation sections are emphasized. Paraphrasing techniques and processes and the “anatomy of analytical writing” is covered.

STC: 0920-070901 Cognitive/behavioral treatment methods have been proven to be effective. Some staff know how and why cognitive/behavioral treatment works. Outside partners and service providers are delivering some of these services, but using these strategies in the facility by staff may support and strengthen their positive impact on behavior change. Although theory is covered, this course is more geared toward skills and skill practice. This course also addresses criminal thinking errors and common negative thought

STC 920-78245 Smart phones and social media accounts are hugely popular and have become “go-to tools” and fixtures in American culture. Social media and photographic apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, and TikTok, in addition to GPS functions, video capability, photos, email, and browser history have made offenders’ devices a treasure trove of information for the investigator or supervision PO. Social Media/Facebook Investigations provides the investigator and supervision DPO with practical skills to use these

STC: 0920-016235 This customized course allows work teams to identify the challenges in getting projects done effectively and on time. With the aid of a team learning instrument, teams self-assess and are able to give and receive feedback on their experience of team cohesion. Teams set goals and create Action Plans to move forward and increase productivity. Using advanced communication skills, participants increase their communication competency and learn how to give feedback on ideas and

STC: 0776 8828 Social media has become a permanent part of modern lives. The ease of posting on Facebook or Instagram and Snapchat, or other applications, can create problems for law enforcement. Departments have policies that address social media and how employees should conduct themselves while on those sites. Staying Safe on Social Media teaches staff and supervisors the importance of maintaining professionalism when they have a personal social media presence. It also helps remind

STC# 920-84528 This course covers the most common report writing errors and how to fix them. It is an abbreviated version of the eight-hour course. It also covers concise and logical writing, well-constructed paragraphs, grammatical, and mechanical soundness.

STC: 0920-071118 This writing course covers the most common report writing errors and how to fix them. Also clarified is the standard rating criteria that is used for assessing the quality of written work product: concise and logical writing, well-constructed paragraphs, grammatical and mechanical soundness, etc. All levels of staff benefit from this course that also reviews the basics in grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. Clarity, conciseness, economy of word usage, and the importance of

This writing course covers the most common workplace writing errors and how to fix them. Also clarified is the standard rating criteria that is used for assessing the quality of written work product: concise and logical writing, well-constructed paragraphs, grammatical and mechanical soundness, etc. All levels of staff benefit from this course that also reviews the basics in grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. Clarity, conciseness, economy of word usage, and the importance of drafting and

STC: 0920-071118 This writing course covers the most common report writing errors and how to fix them. Also clarified is the standard rating criteria that is used for assessing the quality of written work product: concise and logical writing, well-constructed paragraphs, grammatical and mechanical soundness, etc. All levels of staff benefit from this course that also reviews the basics in grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. Clarity, conciseness, economy of word usage, and the importance of

new course This writing course covers the most common report writing errors that are covered in the Strengthening Your Writing Skills course. Also clarified is the standard rating criteria that is used for assessing the quality of written work product: concise and logical writing, well-constructed paragraphs, grammatical and mechanical soundness, etc. Sergeants benefit from this course that also reviews the basics in grammar, punctuation, and sentence construction. Clarity, conciseness, economy of word usage, and the importance of

STC# 0301 0364 This course examines overcoming obstacles to preventing suicide in detention facilities and offers the facts behind many of the myths that surround this cause of death. Experience shows that almost all institutional suicides are preventable; facts and prevention strategies are the focused emphasis. Defining the elements of detention life that are conducive to suicide as well as pre-disposing factors of suicidal behavior is covered.

STC: 0920-026484 Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in jails. It is vital that correctional agencies implement a sound suicide prevention policy, including the critical component of staff training, to mitigate the risk of inmate suicide and costly litigation. This thorough and engaging course covers the facts and myths around suicide, red flags, communication skills, and prevention strategies.

STC: 0301 0364 This course examines preventing suicide in juvenile facilities and explores facts vs. myths that surround this cause of death. Experience shows that nearly all institutional suicides are preventable. Prevention strategies focus on pre-disposing factors of suicidal behavior and examine the elements of detention life that are conducive. Communication skills to deter suicidal behavior are learning, reviewed, and practiced, and issues of department liability are covered.

STC: 0920-026484 This course examines overcoming obstacles to preventing suicide in facilities and offers the facts behind many of the myths that surround this cause of death. Experience shows that almost all jail or juvenile facility suicides are preventable. Facts and prevention strategies focus on defining the elements of detention life that are conducive to suicide as well as pre-disposing factors of suicidal behavior. Participants learn methods of assessment and practice communication skills to deter

STC: 0920-071819 This course focuses on flags and signs of juvenile sexual offenders as well as outlines the stages of criminality and issues prevalent in the family unit. Identifying deception and manipulative behavior of offenders is also covered, as are the differences between violent and non-violent offenders.  Interventions, victimology and case law are also reviewed and discussed.

New course Many probation departments throughout the state have hired new staff and promoted current staff to the supervisor position. Supervision Through Inquiry: Operational Leadership is an operational training course that supports all supervisors by training them what questions they might be asking their line staff, so they can get a “good read” on what their staff know and – more importantly- what they don’t know. Staff almost always want to do a good job. Newer

STC: 0920-051907 This course provides supervisors the skills and resources to assess writing in a consistent, uniform way. Supervisors are given a number of court report examples, and they practice assessing reports using the checklists designed to set the standard for specific reports. Supervisors receive instruction to mentor staff to produce consistent reports. Further, supervisors gain an understanding of the “personal nature of writing,” and they receive coaching and practice in giving effective, constructive feedback to

STC: 0920-015798 This course provides supervisors the skills and resources to assess writing in a consistent, uniform way.  Supervisors: Putting “Writing it Right” into Practice also teaches supervisors to communicate effectively with line staff to improve consistency and quality in writing. Supervisors are given a number of court report examples, and they practice assessing reports using the checklists designed to set the standard for specific reports. Supervisors receive instruction on mentoring staff in pre-writing, organizational

STC: 0920-043546 This is a supervisory update training that provides supervisors and future managers the opportunity to hone their leadership skills through practical, real-life, solutions-oriented learning. The course is very candid and employs interactive training methods and current information. Supervisors explore the nuance of their role as supervisor and leader; additionally, they take stock, both independently and as a group, of their leadership skills and leave the training experience with a very clear understanding of

NOTE: This 40-hour course is highly customizable. Five Consecutive Tuesdays work well or a similar configuration. Day 1 Writing This day focuses on grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, and preparing a thoughtful and well-written responses to job announcement submissions for your particular agency. Resume writing is also included as is resume peer review, memo templates, editing practice, email communication basics and etiquette. Day 2 Test Taking Practice and Skills Administrative staff continue their progress toward improving

NOTE: This 40-hour course is highly customizable. Consecutive Tuesdays work well. Administrative Core Day 1 Writing This day focuses on grammar, mechanics,  punctuation, and preparing  thoughtful and well-written responses to job announcement submissions for your particular agency. Resume writing is also included as is resume peer review, memo templates, editing practice, email communication basics and etiquette. Administrative Core Day 2 Test Taking Practice and Skills Administrative staff continue their progress toward improving their skills by

NOTE: This 40-hour course is highly customizable. Consecutive Tuesdays work well. Administrative Core Day 1 Writing This day focuses on grammar, mechanics, and punctuation, and preparing a thoughtful and well-written responses to job announcement submissions for your particular agency. Resume writing is also included as is resume peer review, memo templates, editing practice, email communication basics and etiquette. Administrative Core Day 2 Test Taking Practice and Skills Administrative staff continue their progress toward improving their

Often an individual’s drinking and/or using creates deficits in a variety of life skills. This class focuses on ways to assess those deficits and create a set of training modules that address them. The content of this course varies depending on the pre-assessed needs of a department. It can run the gamut from communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, setting limits with others, to using the 12-Step Program productively. Participants learn to facilitate this kind of group

Team Building facilitates all levels of non-sworn detention staff to unite and reflect on how they work together as a team. Organizational Mission Statements drive programs and define ways that staff interact with inmates and with each other; focused discussion time compares your department’s Mission Statement with the individual staff member’s Personal Mission Statement. Activities guide and facilitate participants to practice engaging in more open communication, increasing their ability to resolve conflict and to give

STC: 0920-016233 Team Building facilitates all levels of detention staff to unite and reflect on how they work together as a team. This course takes a look at how organizational mission statements drive programs and define ways employees interact with department customers and each other. Focused discussion time compares the organization’s mission statement with the individual staff member’s personal mission statement. Activities guide and assist participants to practice engaging in more open communication, increasing their

Team Building facilitates all levels of staff to unite and reflect on how they work together as a team. This course takes a look at how organizational mission statements drive programs and define ways employees interact with department customers and each other. Focused discussion time compares the organization’s mission statement with the individual staff member’s personal mission statement. Activities guide and assist participants to practice engaging in more open communication, increasing their ability to manage,

STC: 0920-018211 This course is designed to facilitate staff at all levels to come together and reflect on how they work as a team. Since the mission statement of an organization drives programs and defines ways that staff is to be with probationers and each other, discussion time is spent comparing the organization’s mission statement with the individual’s personal mission statement. Teams analyze their problem-solving dynamics in carrying out projects and look for more efficient

STC: 0920-016233 Team Building facilitates all levels of staff to unite and reflect on how they work together as a team. This course takes a look at how organizational mission statements drive programs and define ways employees interact with department customers and each other. Focused discussion time compares the organization’s mission statement with the individual staff member’s personal mission statement. Activities guide and assist participants to practice engaging in more open communication, increasing their ability

Team Building facilitates all levels of staff to unite and reflect on how they work together as a team. This course takes a look at how organizational mission statements drive programs and define ways employees interact with department customers and each other. Focused discussion time compares the organization’s mission statement with the individual staff member’s personal mission statement. Activities guide and assist participants to practice engaging in more open communication, increasing their ability to manage,

STC: 0920-020323 This era of rapid change, early retirement, and faster promotions leaves some supervisory personnel without needed skills to handle common workplace challenges. This course identifies the “problem employee,” develops a personal survival plan, and teaches concrete strategies to address problematic situations: supervising a “friend,” supervising someone passed over for a promotion, supervising people who “go behind your back;” supervising older and much younger employees; employees who constantly bicker; and employees with serious personal

This era of rapid change, early retirement, and faster promotions leaves many supervisory personnel without the necessary skills to handle common challenges. This course identifies the “problem employee,” develops a personal survival plan, and teaches concrete strategies to address problematic situations: supervising a “friend,” supervising someone passed over for a promotion, supervising people who “go behind your back”; older and much younger employees; employees who constantly bicker; and employees with serious personal problems. Managers can

STC: 0920-020323  This era of rapid change, early retirement, and faster promotions leaves many supervisory personnel without the necessary skills to handle common challenges. This course identifies the “problem employee,” develops a personal survival plan, and teaches concrete strategies to address problematic situations: supervising a “friend,” supervising someone passed over for a promotion, supervising people who “go behind your back;” older and much younger employees; employees who constantly bicker; and employees with serious personal problems.

STC: 0920-081904 Updated, this course guides participants through current addictions both behavioral and chemical. Staff learn about addiction and the brain, interventions, and current treatment strategies. Find out why some chemical substances are harder to abstain from and how legal drug use logically connects to the use of street drugs. What are “designer drugs?”  Who makes and uses them? Learn why food addiction so incredibly hard to overcome and what can be done to treat it.

new course Jails are stressful places to live and work, and the inflow of different types of inmates creates classification issues. Classification concerns create other issues: ensuring staff and inmate safety, managing a high-risk population, modifying facilities, increasing programming options, and the growing complexity of delivering programs. More than ever, our correctional deputies and support staff need enhanced interpersonal communication skills – both verbal and nonverbal. This customized course highlights the changes your site may

new course Every year, hundreds of officers are investigated, disciplined, and prosecuted for misconduct. Each of these ethical breeches exposes the agency to liability, damages the public trust, and impedes criminal investigations. The Cost of Misconduct examines the psychological, social, and organizational factors that contribute to misconduct and includes a review of the individual psychology of misconduct, such as moral development and common rationalizations. Further, staff examines and reviews the roles of authority and social

Sexual harassment and discrimination law, including Title VII, are detailed and reviewed in this course which defines and explains sexual harassment law. Department sexual harassment policy is reviewed, and retaliation and adverse employment examples are discussed. Participants examine mediation and investigation techniques. Case studies and scenarios are examined and scrutinized. This course demystifies the laws real-worl scenarios provide personnel a clear picture of legal and illegal behavior.

STC: 0920-011550 This course prepares juvenile facilities and field staff to become more effective by using short, focused verbal interventions as part of behavior modification. Participants become familiar with the psycho-social developmental tasks that are particular to adolescence and how to be empathetic to the needs of youth while still being firm and fair. Participants self-assess personal styles and come to understand how assertiveness with others is a valuable counseling tool which helps keep the

Negativity in the workplace is a phenomenon that, in some organizations, has become a cultural norm. Negative thinking and behavior is a choice. In this course staff explore their own experience of negativity and assess its impact. The instructor helps the participants identify the sources of negativity: the “clients,” the department or division, co-workers, and/or themselves. Participants acquire workplace survival skills and communication strategies to limit and manage personal and others’ toxic, negative behavior. This

This course focuses on change and the changing roles line staff experience as they move to management positions. Often when line staff promote, they find themselves in the new experience of supervising their peers. This course offers the opportunity to discuss, explore, and learn ways to deal well with this change. Additionally, new and seasoned supervisors learn strategies to make their team more effective; the focus is on leadership skills rather than simply “managing people.”

STC: 0920-071523 This customized course helps departments become more consistent in their practice of debriefing Use of Force incidents with line staff. Graham VS Connor is reviewed, as is the Police Bill of Rights. In addition, how the video should be reviewed as well as the issue of the IR vs. The Video is covered in detail. What should be addressed during the debrief is covered as is a focus on using examples from your facilities that

 STC: 0920-071523 This customized course enables departments to become more consistent in their practice of debriefing Use of Force incidents with staff. Graham vs. Connor is reviewed, as is the Police Bill of Rights. In addition, how the video should be reviewed as well as the issue of the Incident Report versus the video is covered in detail. What should be addressed during the debrief is covered, as is a focus on using examples from

STC: 0920-065663 This course trains deputies and facilities staff to facilitate the Thinking for a Change groups. When facilitated with offenders the “groups” teach social skills and problem-solving skills, and cognitive self-change. The principle of the program is that “thinking controls behavior.” If you change and redirect an offender’s thinking, you can change their actions and reduce criminal behavior. This is an intensive four-day training course that enables line staff to run groups. This is a

STC: 0920-065663 This course trains deputies and facilities staff to facilitate the Thinking for a Change groups. When facilitated with offenders the “groups” teach social skills and problem-solving skills, and cognitive self-change. The principle of the program is that “thinking controls behavior.” If you change and redirect an offender’s thinking, you can change their actions and reduce criminal behavior. This is an intensive four-day training course that enables line staff to run groups. This is a two-instructor course:

This course allows concurrent client employees to work on issues affecting them at work in a safe environment. Information about workplace expectations, rules, and culture including dress, hygiene, tardiness, work ethic, and pace, etc. are all addressed. Participants learn communication strategies that deal effectively with asking coworkers for help or clarification, and conflict resolution skills are learned and practiced. In addition, participants learn communication strategies that help them maintain mentor relationships with both concurrent client

STC: 0920-016853 Time, Case, and Self-Management shows participants how to carve extra time out of their day so that they can more effectively and efficiently manage their caseload. Probation officers learn to better prioritize tasks and use time-management tools to become more “paper efficient.” Further, POs find out how to manage work interruptions and reduce time waste. Being efficient on the telephone and learning tools to overcome procrastination and work resistance are the focus areas

Time management training most often begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. Activities are then rated based on urgency and importance, priorities assigned, and deadlines set. This process results in a plan with a task list or calendar of activities. Routine and recurring tasks are often given less focus to free time to work on tasks that contribute

Time management training most often begins with setting goals. These goals are recorded and may be broken down into a project, an action plan, or a simple task list. Activities are then rated based on urgency and importance, priorities assigned, and deadlines set. This process results in a plan with a task list or calendar of activities. Routine and recurring tasks are often given less focus to free time to work on tasks that contribute

STC: 0920-081291 Many of the policies and procedures of juvenile facilities are derived from the regulations of Title 15, Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities.  Every Juvenile Corrections Officer should have a working knowledge of these state-wide regulations. This course discusses, reviews and examines the key Articles and Sections of the latest version of Title 15.

STC: 0920-015938 This course is built and delivered for those working in the training function, and managers, supervisors, and staff who need to train others either “on the job” or in the classroom. The following topics are covered: principles of adult learning, the “how and why” of doing activities (and what doesn’t work), special equipment (how to use the overhead, visual aids, etc.), learning aids, and a review of the fundamentals of “group process” and

STC# 0899 8921 Probation officers are consistently exposed to clients who present with psychological, mental, and behavioral issues. Dealing and interfacing with clientele with these stressors can lead to traumatic experiences. These incidents and repetitious events often lead to empathic burnout and overall fatigue. This course explores stress triggers, types, and various levels of trauma. Probation officers learn and are able to use engaging language with which to speak to each other and others outside

new course The function of this course is to make sure that all staff are able to make accurate assessments about those they encounter who are “high.” Participants are provided a penlight and pupilometer to keep. Staff learn how to use the pupilometer properly in line with the standardized field-testing influence standards developed and taught by the International Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Recognition Expert course. Participants learn to detect signs of use of

STC: 0920-026032 Some of the most challenging clients are those who are mentally disordered, many of whom also use illegal drugs and alcohol. This survey course covers mental disorders, symptomatic behaviors, and the danger level to the officer. How to speak to this population is also a central focus of this course. Mentally disordered people often mix psychotropic (drugs prescribed for mental disorders and psychoactive drugs (those that get you “high”). This course provides the

STC: 0920-020315 Sexually, adolescents mature about two years earlier than they did 100 years ago. Today’s culture has grown-up children whose psycho-social and cognitive skills are not as developed as their bodies. This course gives participants guidelines in relating to differing adolescent age groups. The 12 to 15 year-old teen is very different from the 16 to 18 year-old teen. Drug and alcohol use, chaotic families, mental and learning disorders, and the experience(s) of trauma, all impact the adolescent’s

STC: 0920-063455 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) basic understanding is important in today’s diverse American culture. This course helps participants gain a working knowledge of lifestyles, specific issues, and family/cultural dynamics. Additionally, this course focuses on many key topics: the issue of “coming out,” gay rights laws, various health issues including the HIV/AIDS, the reality of bias – both explicit and implicit-, and the legal and liability concerns/issues for those who work with this client,

Understanding the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Issues, 8 hoursLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) basic understanding is important in today’s diverse American culture. This course helps participants gain a working knowledge of lifestyles, specific issues, and family/cultural dynamics. Additionally, this course focuses on many key topics: the issue of “coming out,” gay rights laws, various health issues including the HIV/AIDS, the reality of bias – both explicit and implicit-, and the legal and liability concerns/issues

STC: 0920-063455 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) basic understanding is important in today’s diverse American culture. This course helps participants gain a working knowledge of lifestyles, specific issues, and family/cultural dynamics. Additionally, this course focuses on many key topics: the issue of “coming out,” gay rights laws, various health issues including the HIV/AIDS, the reality of bias – both explicit and implicit-, and the legal and liability concerns/issues for those who work with this client,

STC: 0920-076827 Use of Force is an area of high liability for Probation Juvenile Facilities across the country. A Juvenile Correctional Officer that is well trained on force options can reduce risk for the department. This class examines use of force: reasonable force vs. excessive force, and civil liability.  The class also covers how to document the officer’s justification for force.

Goal setting is a basic and essential skill that all staff can develop. But, it seems people do not set goals. Either they don’t know how or they don’t fully understand the impact well-defined goals can have on their life. Goal setting is a robust tool that can change the course of a person’s work life and personal life dramatically. What makes a good goal? This course teaches the characteristics of a solid goal, how

STC: 0920-061097 In many police departments that have a lockup or jail, the patrol watch commander on nights and/or weekends “ends up” being the on-duty jail commander. Often these patrol sergeants and lieutenants have not had any STC training or corrections experience. This course is not designed to train sergeants and lieutenants to be supervisors, but rather trains them in their role in overseeing jail/lockup operations.  This course gives sergeants and lieutenants the general knowledge

STC: 0920-031595 Conflict is normal and healthy in human relationships; however, it does not have to end up in a win—lose situation. We teach you how to have  “tough conversations” that get you what you want without making others angry or getting them defensive. Learn to control a conversation through listening (not talking). Take away powerful phrases that lead to solutions, and begin to take control through orchestrating a mutual “win” situation. Participants learn new skills

Conflict is normal and healthy in human relationships; however, it does not have to end up in a win—lose situation. We teach you how to have those “tough conversations” that get you what you want without making others angry or getting them defensive. Learn to control a conversation through listening (not talking). Take away powerful phrases that lead to solutions, and begin to take control through orchestrating a mutual “win” situation. Participants learn new skills

STC: 0920-067891 This skills course covers a variety of issues specific to women and girls on probation: substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, self-care, building a peer support group, and mental health challenges. Case studies and real-life scenarios are effective as practice vehicles to help probation officers build more competency in understanding and becoming more skilled at working effectively interviewing, building, and maintaining a strong professional alliance with women of all ages. Particular and careful attention is

Having a balance between work and home life is a global challenge, and certainly the American workforce is looking for real-world ways to make things more balanced. When work/life balance is solid and functioning at optimal levels, people experience their lives as more rewarding. This course supports the participant in learning to become healthier: both mentally and physically. This life zest and renewed energy and positivity spill over into their workplace, and attendees find they

STC 02507094 Having a balance between work and home life is a global challenge, and certainly the American workforce is looking for real-world ways to make things more balanced. When work/life balance is solid and functioning at optimal levels, people experience their lives as more rewarding. This course supports the participant in learning to become healthier, both mentally and physically. This life zest, renewed energy, and positivity spill over into their workplace, and attendees find they

STC 02507094 Having a balance between work and home life is a global challenge, and certainly many in Corrections are looking for real-world ways to make things more balanced. When work/life balance is solid and functioning at optimal levels, people experience their lives as more rewarding. This course supports the participant in learning to become healthier: both mentally and physically. This life zest and renewed energy and positivity spill over into their workplace, and attendees

In Workplace Ethics, participants learn ethics fundamentals and the ethical standards within their own organization. The importance of proper conduct and decision making is stressed, as is the importance of instilling a code of professionalism. The art and science of becoming an ethical role model is underscored, and real-world scenarios are used to make the course more relevant.

In the United States, millions of workers experience violence or the threat of violence in their workplace every year. These crimes range from physical assaults to robbery and homicide. Although the numbers of such crimes have significantly declined over the past 20 years, workplace violence is the second-leading cause of occupational injury in the United States. In addition, recent school and workplace mass shootings, as in the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Washington Naval Shipyard

STC: 0920-076034 In the United States, millions of workers experience violence or the threat of violence in their workplace every year. These crimes range from physical assaults to robbery and homicide. Although the numbers of such crimes have significantly declined over the past 20 years, workplace violence is the second-leading cause of occupational injury in the United States. In addition, recent school and workplace mass shootings, as in the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Washington

STC: 0920-076034 In the United States, millions of workers experience violence or the threat of violence in their workplace every year. These crimes range from physical assaults to robbery and homicide. Although the numbers of such crimes have significantly declined over the past 20 years, workplace violence is the second-leading cause of occupational injury in the United States. In addition, recent school and workplace mass shootings, as in the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Washington

This course offers a variety of participants the opportunity to build skills in the nature and mechanics of workplace writing. Participants learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors and build powerful sentences. In addition to correcting writing errors, this course underscores the differences between formal and informal writing and the need to understand and write to the expectations of specific audiences.  Writing with tact and sensitivity enables writers to more efficiently and effectively compose

This course offers a variety of participants the opportunity to build skills in the nature and mechanics of workplace writing. Participants learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors and build powerful sentences. In addition to correcting writing errors, this course underscores the differences between formal and informal writing and the need to understand and write to the expectations of specific audiences.  Writing with tact and sensitivity enables writers to more efficiently and effectively compose

new course This course offers a variety of participants the opportunity to build skills in the nature and mechanics of workplace writing. Participants learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors and build powerful sentences. In addition to correcting writing errors, this course underscores the differences between formal and informal writing and the need to understand and write to the expectations of specific audiences. Writing with tact and sensitivity enables writers to more efficiently and

STC: 0920-043055 This course offers a variety of participants the opportunity to build skills in the nature and mechanics of workplace writing. Participants learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors and build powerful sentences. In addition to correcting writing errors, this course underscores the differences between formal and informal writing and the need to understand and write to the expectations of specific audiences.  Writing with tact and sensitivity enables writers to more efficiently and

Writing it Right for Managers is a content-rich writing anatomy course, and managers enjoy the opportunity to hone their professional writing skills. Participants review the component parts of selected documents and discuss and explore the writing process and formatting strategies that save time for the writer while supporting the reader. Numerous samples of writing products are shown throughout the day to underscore the need for structure and organization on every level. Grammar and mechanics review included.

STC: 0920-020397 Writing it Right for Managers is a content-rich writing anatomy course, and managers enjoy the opportunity to hone their professional writing skills. Participants review the component parts of pre-selected documents and discuss and explore the writing process and formatting strategies that save time for the writer while supporting the reader. Numerous samples of writing products are shown throughout the day to underscore the need for structure and organization on every level. Secretaries are

This course offers participants the opportunity to build skills in the mechanics of workplace writing. Participants will learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors, focus on the comma splice and construct powerful compound sentences. This course ensures participants leave with the ability to write with directness and clarity. Also indroduced are six formulas for structured memos, strategies for bulleting, outlining, numbering, and “talking points.”

STC: 0920-031572 This course offers participants the opportunity to build skills in the mechanics of workplace writing. Participants learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors, focus on the comma splice, and construct powerful compound sentences. This course provides an opportunity for participants to leave with the ability to write with directness and clarity. Also introduced are six formulas for structured memos, strategies for bulleting, outlining, numbering, and “talking points.”

STC: 0920-031572 This course offers staff the opportunity to build skills in the mechanics of workplace writing. Staff learn how to identify and correct grammatical/mechanical errors, focus on the comma splice and construct powerful compound sentences. This course ensures participants leave with the ability to write with directness and clarity. Also indroduced are six formulas for structured memos, strategies for bulleting, outlining, numbering, and “talking points.

Supervisors (and soon-to-be supervisors) have the rare opportunity to experience the curriculum their staff experience in the Writing with Confidence for Supervisors course and enjoy the opportunity to review. They are in the position, then, to hold their staff accountable for learning. Each participant receives a Writing Resource Guide.  This is an extremely interactive course, and a great skills refresher.

STC: 0920-015266 This high-energy, fun-filled course enables probation staff to update their professional writing skills. The course invites the officer to self-assess his or her own individual skill level in the areas of basic grammar, sentence construction, punctuation, and paragraph construction. With a self-assessment providing direct feedback, individuals focus on self-identified areas that need improvement. This course is an excellent opportunity to refresh skills and learn solid proofreading strategies that enhance professionalism and decrease the

STC: 0920-031826 This four-hour course introduces participants to the department-generated check list for writing the Incident Report. A strategy to capture the action in an incident is learned and practiced. Using solid Incident Report examples, participants practice writing a variety of reports and compare their product with peers.

STC: 0920-015412 This course is a powerful one-day training designed to create consistency within the department and raise the quality of the Incident Report (IR). This training course standardizes your department-specific report and offers line staff a simple, step-by-step method to write a consistently clear, easily read IR. All course contents and curricular choices are the result of a simple but thorough collaborative needs assessment process that incorporates input from department personnel. Participants receive and

STC: 0920-037035 Incident report writing is perfected in this course which is a follow-up to the system-wide incident report writing course. Writing it Right- Facilities- Phase #2 supports participants writing the department-approved, standardized Incident report coherently, chronologically, and without error. The course emphasizes writing the report consistently in the following ways: chronology, wording, structure, person, voice, and tense. Staff are given the opportunity to identify their skill level and practice their weak areas. Staff learn

STC: 0920-015793  This course is designed for the learner who is identified or wants individualized writing instruction and practice. A smaller class, it is also available for staff by self-referral. After a thorough self-assessment test, the learner focuses on the particular skill gap (s)he has identified. The instructor helps participants create additional strategies to improve writing skills. An Action Plan helps the learner implement improvement goals; further, many examples of outside resources help the participant discover what

STC: 0920-015793 This course is designed for the learner who is identified or wants individualized writing instruction and practice. A smaller class, it is also available for staff by self-referral. After a thorough self-assessment test, the learner focuses on the particular skill gap (s)he has identified. The instructor helps participants create additional strategies to improve writing skills. An Action Plan helps the learner implement improvement goals; further, many examples of outside resources help the participant

STC: 0920-015266 In this high-energy, fun-filled course, correctional officers are able to update their professional writing skills. This course invites the participant to self-assess his/her own individual skill level in the areas of basic grammar, sentence construction, punctuation, and paragraph construction. With a self-assessment as direct feedback, individuals focus on self-identified areas that may need improvement. The practice materials are taken from “real life” reports from your department and use terms and language that pertain

STC Number: 0920-015797 Sergeants get to experience the curriculum line staff experience in the Writing it Right course as well as have the opportunity to review. They are  then in the position to hold their staff accountable for learning. Each participant receives a Writing Resource Guide and a Community Resource Guide.

STC: 0920-015797 Supervisors experience the curriculum the field line staff experience in the Writing it Right course as well as have the opportunity to review all the same grammatical and mechanical material. They are in a better position, then, to hold their staff accountable for learning.

STC: 0920-068719 This course helps staff write clear and concise reports, free of punctuation errors, misspelled words, typos, jargon and slang. The course focuses on the principles of the written word, from the correct use of apostrophes, modifiers, commas, semicolons and colons to subject-verb agreement and active voice. Students take a test at the beginning of course to assess their knowledge of the English language and brush up on the areas in which they need

STC: 0920-058787 Being a probation officer is the opportunity to have a real career, a career that includes both professional and personal satisfaction and growth while being in service to your community. With Evidence-based Practice and the Public Safety Realignment there is a huge need for skillful and inspiring leadership at all levels, and that need will increase as community corrections measure successful outcomes. To optimize this opportunity to grow with the growing role of