CLJ 240 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Interpersonal Communication, Prison Officer, Penology
5 Nov 2016
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Clj 240 chapter 11 corrections personnel roles and functions. The person responsible for all activities, safety, and security of the staff and inmates within a prison. Arguably the most difficult position in the corrections field. The prison director, typically appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the state"s governor, can exert on the warden all manner of political influences at any time. Male wardens ranked their four preferred goals as follows: incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation, and retribution. Female wardens ranked them as: incapacitation, rehabilitation, deterrence, and retribution. Training for new wardens to help grasp such areas as institutional culture, budget management, decision making, and media relations. Evolving roles and types of corrections officers: correctional officer (co) The person responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or other correctional facility. One of the most challenging positions in prisons.
