Maricopa Community Colleges  LET134   19962-20036 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
LET134 19962-20036 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Detention Management I
Management skills for dealing with inmates with special needs. Issues related to female inmates, drug addictions, and mental disorders covered. Techniques for dealing with suicidal inmates and gang members included. Prerequisites: LET132
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
LET134   19962-20036 Detention Management I
1. Describe considerations when dealing with inmates with special needs. (I)
2. Explain social, physical, psychological and economic needs of the female offender. (I)
3. Describe the origin and development of the Interpersonal Communication (I.P.C.) model. (II)
4. Explain the place of Interpersonal Communications as a management tool. (II)
5. Identify common personality disorders found in the jail setting. (III)
6. Identify criteria for mental retardation. (III)
7. Identify the basic elements in suicide prevention. (III)
8. Describe the plan of action to be followed concerning suicidal inmates. (III)
9. Identify the major categories of drugs and their effects on users. (IV)
10. Explain procedures for dealing with inmates withdrawing from drugs. (IV)
11. Identify the stages of stress and consequences of each. (V)
12. List the primary signs and symptoms displayed by an individual suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and techniques for coping with the disorder. (V)
13. Differentiate between spontaneous and traditional gangs. (VI)
14. Identify and describe the major prison gangs found in Arizona and describe their interaction with gangs in other states. (VI)
15. Describe gang member identifying criteria and the application of this criteria to a jail setting. (VI)
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LET134   19962-20036 Detention Management I
    I. Special Needs Inmates
        A. Minorities
          1. Management
          2. Special Needs
        B. Handicapped
          1. Considerations
          2. Special Needs
        C. Developmental Disabilities
          1. Identification
          2. Special Needs
        D. Female Offenders
          1. Management
          2. Special Needs
      II. Communications
          A. Interpersonal Communications (IPC) Model
            1. Basics
            2. Add-Ons
            3. Applications
          B. Use Of
            1. Effectiveness
            2. As Management Tool
        III. Mental Illness
            A. Definition
            B. Affective Disorders
              1. Bipolar/Manic
              2. Depressive
            C. Mental Retardation
              1. Significant Sub average Intelligence
              2. Significant Deficits or Impairments
            D. Seizures
            E. Anxiety Disorders
            F. Adjustment Disorders
            G. Personality Disorders
              1. Passive-Aggressive
              2. Dependent Personality
              3. Antisocial Personality
              4. Borderline Personality Disturbance
            H. Suicides
              1. Depression
              2. Prevention
              3. Inmate Profiles
              4. Plan of Action
          IV. Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
              A. Types and Effects
                1. Narcotic Analgesics
                2. Cannabis
                3. Depressants
                4. Stimulants
                5. Hallucinogens
                6. Phencyclidine
                7. Inhalants
              B. Withdrawals
                1. Identification/Observation
                2. Medical Referrals
            V. Stress
                A. Stages
                B. Effects
                  1. Psychological
                  2. Physiological
                C. Consequences
                D. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
                E. Techniques for Coping
              VI. Gangs
                  A. Types
                    1. Spontaneous
                    2. Traditional
                  B. Members
                    1. Types
                    2. Identifying Criteria
                    3. In Jail
                  C. Getting Out
                  D. Getting In
                  E. Major Prison Gangs
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