Empowering Officers: Dynamic Security Training for Safer, Rehabilitative Prisons in Estonia.
How can correctional officers be empowered to create safer, more rehabilitative prisons, especially in linguistically diverse contexts like Estonia? Through the implementation of dynamic security strategies, the Prison Service College of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences introduces a comprehensive training program focusing on professional, humane, and ethical interactions with inmates. These curricula integrate theoretical knowledge with practical sessions, facilitated by experts from various fields and incorporating foreign language training. By embracing dynamic security principles, officers are equipped to foster a secure environment while supporting inmates, including foreigners, in their rehabilitation journey. Though challenges such as mindset shifts and language proficiency exist, this approach significantly contributes to inmates' transition towards law-abiding citizenship.
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