Upcoming Webinar on Prison Officer Training: A Call for Professionalization
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This virtual event aims to address the critical need for professionalization, support, and robust training for prison officers who work in highly complex environments with some of society's most vulnerable individuals.
Date and Time:
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Bucharest, Romania
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Oslo, Norway
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Houston, Texas, USA
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sacramento, California, USA
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Speakers:
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Dorin Muresan: Moderator, ICPA Staff Training and Development Network. Dorin brings over three decades of experience in the Romanian Prison Service, specializing in corrections, project management, and public management.
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Kim Ekhaugen: Head of International Cooperation at the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service. Kim manages various international projects and emphasizes the principle of normality in correctional services.
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Adrian Neagoe: Vice-President of the largest prison policemen trade union in Romania. Adrian has extensive experience in project management within the prison service and focuses on training, wellbeing, and stress management.
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Doug Dretke: Director of the Office of Comparative and International Education and Leadership at Sam Houston State University. Doug has developed international executive leadership training and has a long career in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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Craig Haney: Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Craig is an expert on the psychological effects of prison environments and has contributed significantly to legal cases advancing prisoners' rights.
Topics to be Discussed:
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The working lives and training requirements of prison officers
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The need for professionalization to improve staff morale, recruitment, and retention
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Strategies for delivering effective training and support
Registration:
This webinar is complimentary for ICPA members. To register, please visit the ICPA website. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email and a Zoom link before the event.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading experts in the field of corrections and prison officer training. Mark your calendar and join us for this important discussion.
