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BILL OF RIGHTS FOR THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

NCJ Number
26256
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 38 Issue: 2 Dated: (JUNE 1974) Pages: 38-40
Author(s)
S L BRODSKY
Date Published
1974
Length
3 pages
Annotation
A SET OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL RIGHTS FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS IS PROPOSED, FULFILLMENT OF WHICH IS DEPENDENT UPON BOTH ADMINISTRATORS AND OFFICERS.
Abstract
THE PROPOSED RIGHTS ARE: (1) PARTICIPATION AT ALL LEVELS IN BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND DECISION-MAKING STRUCTURES; (2) CLEARLY DEFINED ROLES AND LOYALTIES; (3) EDUCATION AND TRAINING RELEVANT TO JOB ACTIVITIES AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT; (4) DIFFERENTIAL ASSIGNMENTS RELATED TO SKILLS AND ABILITIES; (5) INFORMED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CONSULTATION ON MANAGING PEOPLE; AND (6) THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONALISM. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)