STC: 0920-061625 Addiction can be puzzling, and this class helps the participant understand diagnostic criteria and stages of addiction. Staff use Motivational Interviewing skills to engage the probationer in recovery as they partner with treatment programs in holding them accountable and motivating them to get and stay “clean and sober.” Learn the 12-Step basics and culture, relapse signs, and prevention techniques. Briefly practice these skills with case studies and get feedback.
STC: 0920-036642 Addiction can be puzzling, and this class helps staff “break the code.” Participants use Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills to engage the probationer in recovery as you partner with treatment programs in holding them accountable and motivating them to get and stay “clean and sober.” Participants learn to use a simple screening tool to determine possible substance addiction/abuse.  Utilize a symptoms chart to identify relapse signs early. Staff also learn to integrate the Stages of Change
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.
STC: 0476 9752 Sexually, adolescents mature about two years earlier than they did 100 years ago. Today’s children, suddenly in some cases, find themselves in grown-up bodies earlier than in past decades, and their psycho-social and cognitive skills are not as developed as their bodies. This course teaches staff guidelines for relating to all the adolescent groups. The 12 to 15 year-old teen is very different from the 16 to 19 year-old. Drug and alcohol
New course This course focuses on new and existing legislation and case law that impact adults in community corrections and probation. Topics covered include newly enacted legislation, interpretation and application of new legislation, the responsibilities of adult probation personnel, and how agencies can implement changes within their policies and procedures to come into compliance with legislative changes. A case law update is provided, summarizing recent case law decisions affecting probation and adult corrections. There will
New course This course focuses on new and existing legislation and case law that impact adults in community corrections and probation. Topics covered include newly enacted legislation, interpretation and application of new legislation, the responsibilities of adult probation personnel, and how agencies can implement changes within their policies and procedures to come into compliance with legislative changes. A case law update is provided, summarizing recent case law decisions affecting probation and adult corrections. There will
STC: 0881 9542 This skills course guides supervisors to clearly see the differences between managing and leading staff and seeks to strengthen their skills to lead rather than simply manage. Increasing staff motivation is covered, as is the supervisor role in holding line level staff accountable for their work behavior and work performance. How to give performance feedback, both verbally and written, and performance accountability are all well explored as is the Public Safety Officer’s
STC: 0920-071816 The evaluation is a vital section of a probation report, and perhaps the most difficult to write. Building an argument for a particular recommendation and a set of conditions requires analytical writing skill; mere repetition of summary information from other sections of the report is not adequate. This four-hour course teaches staff to “connect the dots” that lead logically to an appropriate and persuasive recommendation. This is a fast-paced course.
STC: 0920-071656, Full course update summer, 2016 The probation officer’s evaluation is the most essential section of the probation report, and it can be challenging to write. Participants are reminded that the evaluation section requires more than repeating information from other sections of the report. It is the only place where the writer offers his/her professional opinions and judgments. This course helps staff “connect the dots” that lead logically to an appropriate and persuasive recommendation. What
STC: 0920-066502 This course clarifies the Analytical Incident Report and teaches a step-by-step approach that shows field staff how to write it well – every time. Participants learn a simple, formula-like approach and review examples. A grammar review included, this course focuses on standards. This course is for the IR that occurs as a result of an event on a home visit.
Distracted employees often waste valuable work time and can make careless mistakes. The truth is this: employees who do not pay attention to their work can create costly consequences for the department both fiscally and in terms of productivity. This course teaches insights and strategies and offers skills, so staff can be more attentive and vigilant at work and with their duties. The ability to really manage his/her attention quality and attention level is a powerful skill
new course Distracted employees often waste valuable work time and can make careless mistakes. The truth is this: employees who do not pay attention to their work can create costly consequences for the department both fiscally and in terms of productivity. This course teaches insights and strategies and offers skills, so staff can be more attentive and vigilant at work and with their duties. The ability to really manage his/her attention quality and attention level
STC: 0920-043572 Public sector employees may not always think of themselves as customer service providers. Becoming Customer Service Stars teaches the skills needed to achieve customer service excellence and explores the impact of interpersonal staff relationships on customer service outcomes. Participants evaluate areas that work and areas that need improvement. The thrust of this course is skill building in the areas of identified weakness. The overall mission of the department is reviewed and the function
Each of the generational groups has a different value system and way of experiencing the world and the workplace. This course is tailored to fit your department’s unique needs and provides each participant the information that helps create a deeper understanding of all the generational perspectives. It also provides the communication skills to bridge the “generation gap,” so staff are able to focus on their work and not on generational workplace friction.
STC: 0920-026476 Each of the generational groups has a different value system and way of experiencing the world and the workplace. This course is tailored to fit your department’s unique needs and provides each participant the information that helps create a deeper understanding of all the generational perspectives. It also provides the communication skills to bridge the “generation gap,” so staff are able to focus on their work and not on generational workplace friction.
STC: 0920-042085 This dynamic, interactive class combines vital counseling skills and strategies for daily interaction with clients/juveniles using all the components of effective crisis diffusion. Participants learn the steps involved in an escalating crisis situation from the standpoint of the client/juvenile and the proper response from the staff member to effectively diffuse the crisis situation before the critical control phase (use of force) takes place. They learn to anticipate an impending crisis and prevent it.
new course Building rapport with youth and using simple behavior modification strategies prepares juvenile facilities staff to interact and work with kids more safely and effectively. Facilities staff identify challenges they experience with youth and practice specific skills to build and maintain relationships that promote bonding, trust, and behavior change while maintaining a “firm, fair, and friendly” stance. The importance of active listening is stressed, and structured activities support and enhance the retention of listening skills.
STC: 0920-037027 Building rapport with youth and using simple behavior modification strategies prepares juvenile facilities staff to interact and work with youth more safely and effectively. Staff identify challenges they experience and practice specific skills to build and maintain relationships that promote bonding, trust, and behavior change while maintaining a “firm, fair, and friendly” stance. The importance of active listening is stressed, and structured activities support and enhance the retention of listening skills. Participants explore the importance of
This two-day course focuses on business writing fundamentals: how to effectively draft, edit, and revise letters, memos, proposals, progress/status reports, and fact sheets. Clarity and conciseness, on the word and sentence levels, and many formatting tools and “tricks of the trade” create the context in which participants not only reflect on their own writing process but learn step-by-step formulas to write these documents. Models are shown and participants examine and deconstruct writing samples. This is
This course teaches participants how to understand and cope with rapid change in both their own lives and in their professional environment. The focus is on the dynamics of change and the resistance to it. Participants learn ways to stay focused and productive and techniques to cope with the fear, loss, and stress that often accompany change. This course is easily customized to fit industry, regional, or department changes.
This course focuses on change and the changing roles 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.” This
STC: 0920-061946 This course focuses on change and the changing roles line staff experience as they move to management. Often when line staff promote, they find themselves in the new experience of supervising 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.”
This course answers questions probation staff may have about the Child Welfare System. Child Welfare and Law details how the Child Welfare System works. It may be helpful for DPOs to understand the mission of Child Welfare, its goals, and the laws that dictate its services and functions. Learning the laws that dictate child welfare services may inform the way staff interact with families. The session makes the programs clear: from cash aid (stimulus) from
STC: 0920-070900 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 field, and facilities by staff may support and strengthen impact on outcomes. Although theory is covered, this course is more geared toward skill practice. This course also addresses criminal thinking errors and common negative thought patterns. Real-world scenarios are
new course This course is designed to engage probation staff and community-based organizations (CBOs) to discover and affirm their common goals. CBOs and probation professionals come together in one day of training to explore their common passion for serving probationers. Participants learn what practices and skills probation staff is using to support probationers’ success completing their probation grants, and CBOs share with probation staff key components of their respective programs. All participants enjoy team building
STC# 920-42072 This course provides skills necessary to identify several mental disorders. It familiarizes participants with difficulties associated with communicating with the mentally disordered. Probation officers learn to identify the behaviors that are associated with mental disorders and select the communication strategies that are most effective. This course also helps participants build empathy, understand mental illness, and trains them on what NOT to say and why. Strategies for working with this population are also covered
STC: 0920-008245 Juvenile Facilities staff examine their own value systems while, at the same time, discuss challenges that detained youth face daily. Participants learn, practice, and retain behavior modification communication techniques that support more positive interactions. This is a communication nuts-and-bolts course designed to equip facilities staff with communication skills they need to thrive in the their unique setting.
Being a good communicator means more than just getting your point across. Participants examine their communication skills: speaking and listening. At the same time, law enforcement support staff gain exposure to and an understanding of behavior modification techniques that support more positive interactions. This is a communication nuts-and-bolts course designed to give staff updated skills to perform professionally, safely, and efficiently in any context. This class supplies simple communication strategies that get results, quickly and
STC: 0920-008224 Probation department supervisors identify and discuss current communication practices between staff and youth. Supervisors assess their own communication styles and practices that impede a positive and safe environment in the facility. Participants self-evaluate individual supervisory styles and match these styles with the needs of the supervised line staff. Action Plans are drafted and shared.
STC: 0920-082781 This course is designed to engage probation staff and community-based organizations (CBOs) to discover and affirm their common goals. CBOs and probation professionals come together in one day of training to explore their common passion for serving probationers. Participants learn what practices and skills probation staff is using to support probationers’ success completing their probation grants, and CBOs share with probation staff key components of their respective programs. All participants enjoy team building
STC Number 0920-063458 This course is designed to engage probation staff and community-based organizations (CBOs) to discover and affirm their common goals. CBOs and probation professionals come together in one day of training to explore their common passion for serving probationers. Participants learn what practices and skills probation staff are using to support probationer success completing their probation grants, and CBOs share with probation staff key components of their respective programs. All participants enjoy a
STC: 0920-038753 This course addresses unmanaged conflict. Participants discuss unresolved workplace conflicts that often have disastrous consequences: increased anxiety, anger, intimidation, blame, resentment, and loss of productivity. The instructor provides the tools to manage conflict in a positive way, turning a conflict that was once a liability into an asset. This course addresses a variety of situations, from the most mundane procedural conflict to high tension and potentially explosive confrontations. This class is for all
STC: 0920-038753 This course addresses unmanaged conflict. Participants discuss unresolved workplace conflicts that often have disastrous consequences: increased anxiety, anger, intimidation, blame, resentment, and loss of productivity. The instructor provides the tools to manage conflict in a positive way, turning a conflict that was once a liability into an asset. This course addresses a variety of situations, from the most mundane procedural conflict to high tension and potentially explosive confrontations. This class is for all
This course addresses unmanaged conflict. Participants discuss unresolved workplace conflicts that often have disastrous consequences: increased anxiety, anger, intimidation, blame, resentment, and loss of productivity. The instructor provides the tools to manage conflict in a positive way, turning a conflict that was once a liability into an asset. This course addresses a variety of situations, from the most mundane procedural conflict to high tension and potentially explosive confrontations. This class is for all staff, from
Values and life experience play a big part in how we interact at work. Whether we are line level staff, supervisors, or department managers, most of us operate from our own life experience. Part of what makes a solid department and a high-functioning workplace is realizing that equity in the workplace is more about making the real effort to work with all people. This course is about people making conscious choices to work together, be
STC: 0920-079162 Often delivered as a system-wide course, this popular course examines how values and life experience play a big part in how we interact at work. Whether we are line staff, supervisors, or managers, most of us operate from our own life experience. Part of what makes a department solid and high functioning is realizing that equity in the workplace is more about making a real effort to work with all people. This course
STC: 0920-079162 Often delivered as a system-wide course, this popular course examines how values and life experience play a big part in how we interact at work. Whether we are line level detention staff, sergeants, or lieutenants and captains, most operate from our own life experience. Part of what makes a sheriff’s department more solid and high functioning is realizing that equity in the workplace is more about making a real effort to work with all people
STC: 0920-026477 What are the root causes of stress in your work life? This class affords the opportunity to examine stressors that lower your productivity; affect job satisfaction, and impact health, professional, and personal relationships. The instructor imparts techniques to lower overall stress levels, and participants learn to deal effectively with stressful people and situations by examining their own past lifestyle choices. Participants practice with relaxation exercises and draft a plan to implement lifestyle choices
STC: 0920-026477  What are the root causes of stress in your work life? This class affords the opportunity to examine stressors that lower your productivity; affect job satisfaction, and impact health, professional, and personal relationships. The instructor imparts techniques to lower overall stress levels, and participants learn to deal effectively with stressful people and situations by examining their own past lifestyle choices. Participants practice with relaxation exercises and draft a plan to implement lifestyle choices
What are the root causes of stress in your work life? This class affords the opportunity to examine stressors that lower productivity; affect job satisfaction, and impact health, professional, and personal relationships. The instructor imparts techniques to lower overall stress levels, and participants learn to deal effectively with stressful people and situations by examining their past lifestyle choices. Participants practice with relaxation exercises and draft a plan to implement lifestyle choices to aid in controlling
STC: 0920-014445 This course is geared toward counselors in camps and juvenile facilities who gather large amounts of information in a short period of time. Because youth need to feel supported while being directed and held accountable, the counselor must have a general understanding of adolescent development, honed active-listening skills, and good working knowledge of Motivational Interviewing techniques. Participants receive and practice proven strategies that conserve time, create a better relationship, and help the youth develop both responsibility
Many times the client with a mental disorder diagnosis also uses/abuses psychoactive drugs—drugs that get a person “high.” Both legal and illegal psychoactive drugs interfere with the psychotropic medications prescribed for a mental disorder, and the counseling process. When abuse becomes dependence the client has two free-standing challenges. Each of these challenges needs to be treated as a separate disorder, with the goal of eventual abstinence from psychoactive drug use. The challenge for the counselor
STC # 0356 3146 Key aspects of courtroom testimony are covered, and participants are exposed to needed behaviors, so they can establish themselves as competent witnesses in and out of the courtroom. Probation officers learn how to establish credibility and believability. Participants are able to easily identify courtroom personnel and their roles as well as list key considerations in preparing for court. Participants are exposed to the legal terminology used as well as the importance
STC: 0920-026485 All aspects of courtroom testimony are explored in depth as participants identify and retain the needed behaviors to establish themselves as competent witnesses in and out of the courtroom. Staff learn how to establish credibility and believability. They are able to easily identify courtroom personnel and list key considerations in preparing for court. Participants learn the legal terminology and the importance of dress, speech, body language, and demeanor.
STC: 0920-026485  All aspects of courtroom testimony are explored in depth as participants identify and retain the needed behaviors to establish themselves as competent witnesses in and out of the courtroom. Staff learn how to establish credibility and believability. They are able to easily identify courtroom personnel and list key considerations in preparing for court. Participants learn the legal terminology and the importance of dress, speech, body language, and demeanor.
We’ve all met that dynamic, charismatic person that just has a way with others, and has a way of being remembered. This course helps staff work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. Participants identify ways of creating a powerful introduction, remembering names, and managing situations that had been a source of difficulty or stress. Staff also identify the
new course We have all met that dynamic, charismatic person who just has a “way with others,” and has a way of being remembered well. This course helps staff work towards being that unforgettable person by providing communication skills, negotiation techniques, tips on making an impact, and advice on networking and starting conversations. Participants identify ways of creating a powerful introduction, remembering names, and managing situations that had been a source of difficulty or stress.
Telling is not educating. This is a course that includes adult learning theory and turns it into an easy-to-understand, effective practice. This course teaches how to create from scratch, or use existing materials to create high-impact educational materials for use in educational chemical dependency, mental health, or dual diagnosis classes. Learn how to create a set of modules that fit your personal needs. This class gives you many learning activities that are interesting, fun, and
STC: 0920-042908 CTS provides probation officers assigned to adult investigations or supervision with information regarding sentencing credits. In addition to statutory requirements, issues regarding entitlement for actual and good time conduct/work credits change periodically with changes in case law. The course material references applicable statutory requirements and case law and the material is updated as changes occur.  Activities include applying statutory and case law decisions to realistic scenarios.  Each exercise is then discussed and reviewed in
new course The course provides the foundation in psychology, communication, and motivation necessary for effective interviewing including a systematic review of interview preparation, rapport building, question construction; overcoming denials, including theme development; and positive confrontation. The course further examines the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication, including gaze, posture, facial expressions, proxemics, gestures, illustrators, paralanguage, and general arousal. An extensive review of the three evidence-based strategies for detecting deceptive communication is included. The techniques taught
STC: 0920-040005 Criminal research shows that criminal behavior may be a result of experiences that began early in life. Criminal Personality explores how the family unit can produce a criminal, and what that family might look like. Using case studies, participants identify negative parenting practices and discuss a host of factors that result in antisocial behavior. The impact of nature vs. nurture is underscored, and, using behavior modification techniques, a variety of ways to work with these
STC: 0920-037033 This vital course imparts to facilities staff a volume of information about how to identify and interpret warning signs and triggers. Oppositional Defiant Disordered minors, those who have just returned to the unit after seeing their probation officer, those who have a “bad visit” with their parents, or have come from court, etc., can all be in a mental/emotional state to become assaultive and can potentially harm themselves, other youth, and staff.  Solutions
STC: 0920-082790 Law enforcement professionals are required to make decisions under conditions of high stress and limited information. The quality of those decisions defines the effectiveness of leaders at all level of the organization. This course examines the individual and group factors that contribute to effective decision-making under stress. This involves an in-depth conversation about the decision making process, including the characteristics of effective critical thinkers and how to avoid many of the common biases and pitfalls common
STC: 0920-082790 Law enforcement professionals are required to make decisions under conditions of high stress and limited information. The quality of those decisions defines the effectiveness of leaders at all level of the organization. This course examines the individual and group factors that contribute to effective decision-making under stress. This involves an in-depth conversation about the decision making process, including the characteristics of effective critical thinkers and how to avoid many of the common biases and pitfalls common
STC: 0920-036926 Time is limited to make an impact on detained youth, but it is possible if all staff members consistently use the same strategies to meet the challenge and deal with their charges in a firm, fair, and consistent manner. The need to cover shifts 24/7 (with a variety of staff) makes it crucial that everyone be “on the same page.” This course covers the basics from de-escalation, to five-minute counseling sessions. The focus
STC: 0920-037032 This course begins with an investigation of the physiology and pharmacology of crystal methamphetamine in its various forms and the identifiable symptoms of use/abuse/dependence. Use and impact of other drugs in concert with “crystal” is covered as is treatment, relapse, and probationer management issues. Participants hear from law enforcement officers, whenever possible, and current methods used in intervention and the possible dangers to officers in making home visits is taught. A simple drug
“Crystal” is – for some- an illegal drug of choice nationwide. Physiology and pharmacology of the drug in its various forms is the foundation of this class. However, it also addresses identifiable symptoms of use/abuse/dependence. Use and impact of other drugs in concert with “crystal” is covered as is treatment, relapse, and other management issues. Participants learn current methods used in intervention and the possible dangers to staff.
This class explores needed skills to achieve customer service excellence as well as the impact of interpersonal staff relationships that may help or hinder that process. Participants evaluate areas that are working well and also those areas that need improvement. The thrust of the course is skill-building in the areas of self-identified weakness. The mission of the department is reviewed, and the place that customer service plays in carrying out the mission is examined. Phone,
STC: 0920-032207 With the implementation of Evidence Based Practice (EBP), the need to practice excellent customer service becomes more crucial. Creating productive relationships with outside partners is even more important to meet probationer needs and quantify outcomes. With changes, time constraints and increased and/or more challenging probationers, it is important to maintain healthy collaborative interpersonal relationships with colleagues. This class explores the skills needed to achieve customer service excellence as well as the impact of staff
Public sector employees may not always think of themselves as customer service providers. This course teaches the skills needed to achieve customer service excellence and explores the impact of interpersonal staff relationships on customer service outcomes. Participants evaluate areas that work and areas that need improvement. The thrust of this course is skill building in the areas of identified weakness. The overall mission of the department is reviewed and the function customer service plays in
In this advanced customer service skills course, participants are shown that all internal and external contacts are customers: “clients,” line staff, managers, and professional support staff. Emphasis is on communication. Participants focus on changing and monitoring their own behavior and communication patterns to create solution-based problem solving. Heavy emphasis is paid on telephone communication with both internal and external “customers.” In addition, face-to-face de-escalation techniques are taught and practiced. Participants learn how to handle a
STC: 0920-040313 In this advanced customer service skills course, participants are shown that all internal and external contacts are customers: “clients,” line staff, managers, and professional support staff. Emphasis is on communication. Participants focus on changing and monitoring their own behavior and communication patterns to create solution-based problem solving. Heavy emphasis is paid on telephone communication with both internal and external “customers.” In addition, face-to-face de-escalation techniques are taught and practiced. Participants learn how to
new course Deciphering criminal history records can be difficult and cumbersome, even for a seasoned investigator. It becomes increasingly difficult when an offender’s criminal history record is lengthy or spans multiple states. This course provides DPOs the skills and information necessary to effectively break down an offender’s criminal history records from within California and from other states and jurisdictions. Being able to correctly identify prior criminal convictions can affect an offender’s eligibility and suitability for
STC: 0920-069668 This course covers practical application and training in the departmentally approved physical restraint techniques and defensive tactics. Also covered is the department’s “offender control” policy and positive confrontation verbal tactics that mitigate the need to use force. Proper search techniques and use of mechanical restraints also taught.
new course There are classification issues, changes in inmate profile and length of stay, operational and systems changes, and new methodologies. Correctional officers are responding to a host of realities that have been forced upon them, and this course creates a space for examining the challenges related to the changes in our jails. More importantly, this interactive course invites an in-depth examination of the ethics around developing a more flexible, open-minded perspective to the workplace
STC: 0920-042341 Determinate Sentencing Law – Basic, (16 hours) covers vital material probation officers need in the determination of eligibility, suitability and the calculation of maximum prison or jail exposure of adult offenders. Factors in aggravation and mitigation, enhancements, basic sentencing, consecutive sentencing, priors, aggregate terms, three strikes, sex crimes and impact of Realignment on DSL are all covered. Participants receive detailed instruction and clear, specific information on each.  Afterwards, they hone their skills by
STC: 0950 1192 This useful course provides skills and information to enable the probation officer or probation corrections officer to better appreciate their position within the context of the entire department. Mentorship, taking initiative, critical thinking, and understanding the department mission and probationer are covered, as is the importance of self-propelled performance and seeking mentorship.
STC 0156 6502 In this course learners are exposed to Dialectical-Based Therapy skills including core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants learn how to best support teens during high-stress decision making moments. DBT skills are simple and easy to implement and change the way a PCO interacts with youth in custody or on the DPOs caseload. This course adds real-world tools to the DPO’s or PCO’s mental health toolkit.
STC 0047 4588   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion scrutinizes potential stereotypes and/or implicit biases staff might hold toward groups including African American, Latinx, Asian Americans, LGBTQI+, repeat offenders; those with disabilities or mental health and substance abuse disorders; and those with alarming amounts of ACEs; and more. With potential personal prejudices “in check,” the course then turns to teach effective communication strategies and listening skills to better equip DPOS and/or Facilities staff to facilitate the reintegration of all probationers, no matter their
STC: 0920-022075 This course presents a simple, standardized process for giving writers feedback on a document. The writer is able to make corrections more easily and with a clear idea of what is expected. Supervisors practice on actual sample documents and take away a sample of a standardized way to edit. The need for consistency in editing is underscored. Grammar review is included. Your department documents are generally used.
This course presents a simple, standardized process for giving writers feedback on a document. The writer is able to make corrections more easily and with a clear idea of what is expected. Supervisors practice on actual sample documents and take away a sample of a standardized way to edit. The need for consistency in editing is underscored. Grammar review is included. Your department documents are generally used.
This class is an overview of addiction, diagnosis, and treatment. It covers the physiology and pharmacology of the most common psychoactive drugs of abuse, how they are used in concert, and their impact on mood and thought process. Dual diagnosis is explored as are the strategies of treating and counseling with consumers who suffer from both addiction and a co-occurring mental disorder. Participants learn to screen for drug/alcohol abuse and dependence and are taught the
This class is an overview of the symptoms and features of the most common mental disorders and the particular treatment and medications generally prescribed for each. The class explores the particular challenges these disorders create. Case studies are utilized that help participants recognize general behavior and symptomology. The common use of psychoactive drugs to self-medicate is covered as are ways to encourage prescribed medication compliance. The use of Twelve-Step Programs for mental disorders is explored.
STC 0887 4753 This 16-hour course consists of drug identification and influence recognition training for alcohol, CNS Depressants, CNS Stimulants, Cannabis, Narcotic Analgesics, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, and Dissociative Anesthetics. Participants will receive introductory training in recognizing signs of drug influence/use, methods of drug ingestion, and standardized sobriety testing methods.
updated again STC: 0920-075770 This already solid course benefits from additional, new content and now provides participants with the “hands-on” experiences that create genuine expertise that assists in supervision, equips the participant in investigations, and supports the officer in delivering better courtroom testimony. Activities include hands-on opportunities to learn how substances are being consumed as participants practice with needles, learn how to make and use a base cocaine pipe, cut, weigh, package, and simulate the
STC: 0920-075770 There is a new generation of drug user and there are new problems with old drugs. Do you know what drugs are being abused and how? What about the Nexters, an interesting and new generation drug users and addicts. Do you know what inmates look like when they are “high” vs. being on drugs for medical conditions? This solid course has been completely retooled and updated. The current course covers the use trends of stimulants,
There is a new generation of drug user and there are new problems with old drugs. Do you know what drugs are being abused and how? What about the Nexters, an interesting and new generation drug users and addicts. Do you know what probationers look like when they are “high” vs. being on drugs for medical conditions? This solid course has been completely retooled and updated. The current course covers the use trends of stimulants, opiates,
STC: 0920-068323 This DSL/CTS course covers vital updated and advanced DSL and CTS material probation officers need in order to determine probation eligibility and correctly calculate maximum prison or jail exposure in more complicated multi-count cases. Participants receive hands-on experience in the application of factors in aggravation and mitigation, enhancements, consecutive sentencing, priors, aggregate terms, three strikes, sex crimes and the impact of Realignment on DSL. CTS is covered in detail including statutory requirements, issues
STC: 0920-042833 This course covers vital updated and advanced DSL material probation officers need in order to determine probation eligibility and correctly calculate maximum prison or jail exposure in more complicated multi-count cases. Participants receive hands-on experience in the application of factors in aggravation and mitigation, enhancements, consecutive sentencing, priors, aggregate terms, three strikes, sex crimes and the impact of AB 109 on DSL. Through 2016, a frequently updated resource, The Felony Sentencing Script is offered digitally
STC: 0920-031566 The family system from which a probationer comes has impact on the probability of re-offending. Understanding the dynamics of these family systems aids the probation officer in making decisions about case disposition and management, as well as making possible interventions. This class uses three familiar family traumas: incest, domestic violence, and substance abuse, and the impact when these behaviors are embedded in the family system. Participants become familiar with family roles, possible interventions,
STC: 0920-057384 Implementation of Evidence-based Practices into department operations is most effective when line staff understand the connections between assessment, case planning, and measuring outcomes. The purpose of the course is to eliminate tool bias and empower staff to create meaningful, collaborative case plans that take into consideration Risk, Needs, and Responsivity. Participants use real-world sample cases to apply case planning instruction and practice those skills the same day. Focus is placed on establishing and maintaining
STC: 0920-061936 Evidence-based principles and applying that body of research to specific operational practices is industry innovation and changes have been happening throughout our state and country. Yet, most probation line level staff need and want more specific ideas about how they can integrate the research into daily interactions with probationers. This course helps to define the professional relationship field staff strive to build with offenders and teaches specific skills to make each contact more productive. In
STC: 0920-057324 Implementation of Evidence-based Practices into department operations in a permanent way is an “all-hands-on-deck” cultural undertaking and a large-scale operational shift, starting small and building out as results are measured and success is quantified. This change process depends on palpable buy-in on every level of the department hierarchy with an emphasis on line staff. All levels of staff learn nuts-and-bolts change behavior. The course starts with reviewing EBP implementation basics to set context
new course Most jails and correctional facilities are not prepared to respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies. Inmates are often vulnerable and require protection and management. Correctional deputies, officers, and other staff are required to respond to these emergencies by becoming on-site first-responders. This frequently places them in dangerous situations, as they attempt to protect inmates and staff from the aftermath of a disaster or an emergency. With a majority of correctional facilities
Competent probation officers must possess exceptional interpersonal skills, in addition to successfully managing the rigors of a diverse caseload. With the skills that help officers regulate their emotions, they can engage in effective interactions that create real communication, productivity, working in harmony beside his/her desks, functional systems and teams, decreased stress loads at work and cooperation in the general environments, and more ATTENTION PAID TO THE WORK ITSELF. This course promotes enriched work environments in
new course In addition to successfully managing the rigors of a diverse population, competent officers must possess exceptional interpersonal skills. Without the skills that help officers regulate their emotions, they may engage in ineffective interactions that create miscommunication, a lack of productivity, resentment and bias against coworkers, dysfunctional work systems/teams, stressful work environments, and not enough emphasis on the work itself. This course promotes enriched work environments in office, facilities, or field settings by integrating
A career in any “helping profession” can create negative mental and psychological effects for staff and their families, and commonly results in related costs to their department through staff turnover and other personnel issues. While the incidence of staff experiencing career-impacting physical injuries may have declined over the years, the incidence of stress-related issues, including inappropriate coping mechanisms such as alcohol and other drug abuse, family discord and divorce, and situational depression and apathy continue
STC: 0920-061266 A career in law enforcement often creates negative mental and psychological effects for staff and their families, and commonly results in related costs to agencies through staff turnover and other personnel issues. While the incidence of staff experiencing career-impacting physical injuries due to assault has declined over the years, the incidence of stress-related issues, including inappropriate coping mechanisms such as alcohol and other drug abuse, family discord and divorce, and suicide continue to
STC: 0920-061266 A career in law enforcement often creates negative mental and psychological effects for staff and their families, and commonly results in related costs to agencies through staff turnover and other personnel issues. The incidence of stress-related issues, including inappropriate coping mechanisms such as alcohol and other drug abuse, family discord and divorce, and suicide continue to increase. Staff can have a difficult time adjusting and focusing quality attention on their personal lives, outlets,
STC: 0920-061932 The Probation Officer (PO) is a change agent who must use professional-grade offender engagement skills. The ability and deportment of the PO to engage the probationer in the process is the vital factor in the probationer moving through the stages of change! The professional alliance the PO creates with the probationer helps guide the probationer’s path and expects the probationer to problem-solve. This leads to and helps build competency and a sense of
STC: 0920-061932 Staff who work specifically to promote and produce positive outcomes for re-entry of offenders are change agents who must use professional-grade offender engagement skills. The ability and deportment of the correctional professional to engage the offender in the process is the vital factor in the offender moving through the stages of change. The professional alliance created with the offender helps guide the offender’s path and expects the offender to problem-solve. This leads to
STC: 0920-027575 This course reviews the mechanics and theory base of the cognitive interview model universally used by law enforcement personnel. The course aids participants in identifying unique challenges they experience in interviewing victims and provides information and skill practice to work with a variety of victim populations. Particular emphasis is given to interview mechanics, memory enhancing techniques, reality of the victim, and particular challenges when interviewing youth and their families.
STC: 0920-055273 This course acquaints staff with the eight Evidence-based Principles and promotes a more focused understanding of Evidence-based Principles’ (EBP) roots, context, interdependency, and importance. Reducing recidivism, decreasing harm to victims, and making a long-term positive contribution to public safety are the stated goals. This course appropriately demystifies EBP for line staff. Additionally, perceived pitfalls and challenges that may surround consistent use of the department’s assessment tool are explored. A review of Motivational Interviewing techniques and
STC: 0920-055273 This course acquaints staff with the eight evidence-based principles and promotes a more focused understanding of EBP’s roots, context, interdependency, and importance. Like effective business practices, monies spent and operational strategies leveraged need to be effective, and metrics that measure success need to be consciously integrated. Protecting our communities and reducing recidivism are professional objectives. This course helps align staff goals to the eight evidence-based principles, while, at the same time, appropriately demystifies
STC: 0920-065965 This class is used to inform the new learner about EBP and MI or act as a review for those who have had the introductory EBP/MI material before but need a refresher. The EBP portion includes the introduction, vision, and background of this community corrections strategy. This robust course includes the framework of the eight evidence-based principles for effective interventions, the place of MI in this framework and the criminogenic needs that are
STC: 0920-063172 This accelerated course teaches participants the eight evidence-based principles and promotes a clear understanding of Evidence-based Principles’ (EBP) roots, context, interdependency, and importance. This overview course clarifies EBP for line staff. A review of offender engagement techniques and best practices is included.
STC: 0920-069051 Over the past decade, increased attention has been paid to the sudden and seemingly inexplicable deaths of some highly agitated subjects being held in custody. In most cases, the force required to restrain or incapacitate the suspect was not sufficient to cause death. Such victims of excited delirium have provoked allegations of officer misconduct, unnecessary force, and improper TASER deployment. Medical examiners often have extreme difficulty in identifying the cause of death, but
STC: 0920-067039 Over the past decade, increased attention has been paid to the sudden and seemingly inexplicable deaths of some highly agitated subjects being held in custody. In most cases, the force required to restrain or incapacitate the suspect was not sufficient to cause death. Such victims of excited delirium have provoked allegations of officer misconduct, unnecessary force, and improper TASER deployment. Medical examiners often have extreme difficulty in identifying the cause of death, but
STC: 0920-015412 Department and personal liability is mitigated in this highly interactive course that covers the liability of weak incident reports and crime reports. Mock trials, practice depositions, department standards, formulaic report writing structure and skill practice, and Graham vs. Connor review are included in the training. This course is vital for veteran staff and new hires. It is a great refresher and is also recommended as a system-wide course designed to place your entire
STC: 0920-014651 In this leadership course, department personnel get the opportunity and guidelines to learn the processes needed to redefine and/or create new programs, policies, and procedures. Learners practice the communication skills necessary to move forward with new ideas and create a framework for implementing a cultural change in any organization. From problem to idea, this course helps the organization facilitate change. This is a highly customizable course.