NCJ Number
159748
Journal
Jail Operations Bulletin Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Dated: (1994) Pages: complete issue
Date Published
1994
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This training document teaches jail guards how to recruit, screen, and make the most of volunteers for jail programs.
Abstract
The training objectives state that after completing study of this bulletin, jail officers will be able to describe the role that program volunteers can take in jail operations; describe three types of people who might want to volunteer for jail programs; recruit, screen, and select appropriate volunteers; train volunteers in jail regulations and security issues; teach volunteers how to avoid being manipulated by inmates; and describe how volunteers can assist staff in matters beyond program responsibilities. For each objective, detailed guidelines are presented. In addition, an overview notes that the average jail inmate has many problems such as a history of drug abuse, little education, few job skills, and few of the life skills that most people take for granted. Offering programs such as skill-building classes, adult education, drug counseling, and others is the best way to help jail inmates overcome the problems they face. Volunteers can work in or even coordinate many jail programs. Multiple choice questions and answers