How many times have you seen what promised to be a positive training event turn sour because someone in class had an overriding compulsion to make unnecessary distractions? Despite the knowing eye rolls exchanged by quieter colleagues, the interrupter will not relinquish the floor to the facilitator without difficulty. At training time, this phrase rings particularly true: “There’s one in every group!” Read more…
joebouchard Staff relations, Training
With the influx of so many new staff each year, the need for good mentors in the profession is crucial. However, not everyone will have the best interests of the trainee in mind. Read more…
joebouchard Self Scrutiny, Staff relations, Training
Is it worth it to you as an instructor to spend a few dollars to impart a valuable lesson? Are you willing to tread on the edge of absurd and flashy in order to make a point? These are decisions that all corrections trainers must make at some point.
Some classroom exercises can sometimes come out of left field. A strange concept that does not appear to have anything to do with corrections or criminal justice often takes the participants off balance. When you can bring the idea back to our vocation, it makes the lesson even more potent.
In “Paradise inside the walls”, participants will learn about contraband control and the inside economy. All that is needed are a few pair of dice (pun intended), and some gift wrapping. Read more…
joebouchard Contraband Control, Training, What the...?!?
Sometimes we can be motivated by something like a chocolate covered espresso bean. It is a unique incentive. Can an egg accomplish the same purpose?
The following exercise complements any module on security issues.
Almost everyone did it. We recall as children how we searched for eggs on a spring morning in our past. The thrill of the chase spurred us on to find these multi colored little gems. And the prize for most eggs found drove us to push forward diligently.
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joebouchard Contraband Control, Training
