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Articles and Publications
- Texas Corrections is
the official publication of TCA. The newsletter is published quarterly.
Manuscripts and advertising are solicited for inclusion in the
publication. Texas Corrections
welcomes contributions from members and related professionals.
Please contact TCA Headquarters at 512/346-5820 to propose an
article topic for consideration.
Members receive the newsletter as a benefit of membership in the
Association. Non-members may subscribe for $50 per year.
Deadline for advertising and articles are January 1, April 1,
July 1, and October 1. Please call the TCA Headquarters for an
advertising rate card or information on submitting manuscripts.
TCA Editor and/or Publisher reserves the right to edit or refuse
any article or ad in Texas Corrections.
- Religious Impact Study
(Johnson, B) February Issue 2002, Texas
Journal of Corrections.
Hardcopy reprints of this article are available for $5.00 each
by contacting Chuck Space at TCA Headquarters: 512-346-5820.
- Quick Reference to Correctional
Administration, Robert L. Phillips and John
W. Roberts, Ph.D. – This unique text provides an
overview of all aspects of managing inmates in adult correctional
facilities. The authors have taken the key policies and procedures
of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and adapted them for general
correctional use. This guide provides a practical, hands-on perspective
of day-to-day prison life. Chapters include: The Basics of Processing
Inmates, Day-to-Day Supervision, Inmate Entitlement, Services,
and Medical Issues.
- The Effective Corrections Manager:
Maximizing Staff Performance in Demanding Times, Richard
L. Phillips and Charles R. McConnell – What makes
an effective corrections manager? This comprehensive guide is
an invaluable resource fro correctional managers facing the stress
of ongoing staff and budget concerns. Written by experts in corrections
management, The Effective Corrections
Manager includes the latest laws dealing with the
employment relationship and information on empowerment, interviewing,
unions, quality improvement, and productivity. Topics include
applying effective self-management skills, handling and resolving
people problems, decision-making, performance appraisals, and
implementing a successful management program.
- Current Concepts in Correctional
Leadership – A compilation of leadership-driven
articles gathered from Corrections Today magazine, this guide
examines the hot topics of corrections. Articles include: A Correctional
Leadership Practices Model; Recognizing Potential Law Enforcement
Executives; Correctional Excellence: Leadership Development; Executive
Leadership for Women; Peer Interaction Training for Correctional
Administrators; Deliberate Mentoring: Creating Tomorrow's Leaders
by Design; and Managing Change.
- Best Practices: Excellence in Corrections
– This publication offers guidance on what works in corrections.
It is the direct result of a project initiated to identify "best
practices" in 19 areas of corrections. Submissions were received
from across the nation and Canada, and evaluated by those knowledgeable
in that particular area of the field. Best
Practices: Excellence in Corrections is the compilation
of submissions that exhibited positive results and includes programs
which are innovative and demonstrate quality management principles.
Includes contact information for each finalist. Designed to be
a resource guide, this book is a must for corrections officials,
legislators, and educators.
- Life Skills Series,
Dale R. Olen, Ph.D. – This set of ten booklets
examines basic skills of life management and explores emotional
and self-esteem issues. The author outlines simple steps for developing
each skill and working with others. The set includes: Reducing
Anger – Harnessing passion to work for you, not
against others; Managing Stress – Learning
to pace your chase through life; Thinking Reasonably
– Reaching emotional peace through mental toughness; Accepting
Yourself – Liking yourself all the time; Overcoming
Fear – Reaching for your dreams and knowing peace
of mind; Being Intimate – Achieving union
with others without losing yourself; Meeting Life Head
On – Moving into life with courage, not backing
away in fear; Communicating – Speaking
and listening to end misunderstanding and promote friendship;
Defeating Depression – Lifting yourself
from sadness into joy; and Resolving Conflict
– Learning how both sides can win and keep relationships
flourishing.
Training Courses
- Correctional Mid-Management: Skills
Course – Teaches critical management skills through
role-playing and simulation exercises. You'll identify and solve
a realistic on-the-job problem or project. You'll improve your
problem-solving, action-planning, and decision-making abilities,
as well as your outlook on your job! Equivalent to 40 hours of
in-service training.
- Motivating Correctional Staff Course,
Lucien P. Leduc – Increasing staff motivation
involved specific management skills – skills you'll learn
in Motivating Correctional
Staff. By using the goal setting, performance
analysis, and positive reinforcement techniques described in this
course, you'll find out how to raw out the "personal best" in
each staff member. Equivalent to 40 hours of in-service training.
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