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Communicating for Correctional Officers
Interpersonal
Communications in the Correctional Setting (DVD and
CD-ROM) is a training program explaining the basic communication
skills model that has been used by correctional agencies
for more than 35 years to train officers and counselors. For
availability and ordering information, contact the National
Institute of Corrections at 800-877-1461.
Taking Another Look at Parole
Parole
Violations Revisited: A Handbook on Strengthening Parole
Practices for Public Safety and Successful Transition to
the Community sets
forth a series of steps that jurisdictions can take to assess
their current parole violation and revocation policies and
practices, identify targets of change, and provide tools
for mobilization. For availability and ordering information,
contact the National Institute of Corrections at 800-877-1461.
Policy Council Report
 The
Re-Entry Policy Council offers consensus-based, bipartisan
recommendations for reducing public spending and increasing
public safety by promoting the safe and successful return of
ex-offenders to the community. The Report
of the Re-Entry Policy Council reflects the results of a series
of meetings among 100 experts in the fields of workforce, health, housing,
public safety, family, community, and victims.
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