Juvenile Detention Officer Basic Training

Topics Covered:

  • Introduction to Juvenile Detention
  • Legal Liabilities
  • Juvenile Rights
  • Code of Ethics, Revocation & Discipline
  • Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
  • Behavior Management
  • Behavior Observation & Recording
  • Medical & Health Services
  • HIV/AIDS & Communicable Diseases
  • Dynamics of Youth with Mental Illness
  • Suicide Prevention & Identification
  • Risk Management, Safety & Security
  • Texas Family Code & Related Laws*
  • Prison Rape Elimination Act*
  • Adolescent Physical Development & Exercise Related Health Risks*

Who Should Attend:

  • Community Corrections

Training Hours: 28.75

Date/Time:

Feb 24 - 27, 2009

Price:

$150.00

Location Information:

McLennan County Juvenile Probation
2601 Gholson Road
Waco, TX 77340
Phone: 936-294-1639

Hotel Information: *

Comfort Suites
2700 La Salle
Waco, TX 76706
Phone: (254) 537-0413

Overflow Hotel Information:


Benefits of Participation:

Juvenile Detention Officer Basic is a workshop for the new detention officer (1 day to 1 year). Participants will experience simulations, role plays, and group practices. They will also receive information covering the duties of detention officers without regard to specialization. The training covers the 12 mandatory topics required by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.

 


For more information, contact:
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Correctional Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296
Fax: (936) 294-1671
Phone:

Cancellation Policy:
If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted. If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.

* Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.