Department of Corrections Analysis Presentation

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Review the sample report from the Arizona Department of Corrections website by clicking on the most recent month and year.

Research the Department of Corrections in your state.

Review the most recent report from this department.

Analyze the report to determine the types of inmates and offenders in the correctional system in your state.

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing your results from the analysis. Include the following:

  • Outline the five offenses with the highest occurrence.
  • Outline the ethnic distribution of the population.
  • Outline the occurrence of assaults on staff.
  • Describe communication strategies for working with the population within this department, including considerations for culture and gender.
  • Describe how a better understanding of language and communication can improve safety in the department.

Include a minimum of two sources.

Format any citations in your presentation consistent with APA guidelines.

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Explanation & Answer

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Outline department of corrections
Offenses with the highest incidence
In New Jersey, the infractions with the highest incidence are violent offenses, weapon offenses,
drug violations, property offenses, and public policy violations.
Ethnic distribution of the inmate population
blacks dominate the prison population followed by whites, Hispanics, Asians, and American
Indians.
Incidences of staff assaults
Statistics for 2011 show that more correctional workers experience work-related injuries
attributed to assault and violent attacks than other workers in the US.
Culturally and gender-sensitive communication strategies for the department
Correctional administrators should train staff to handle inmates in a fair, professional, and
empathetic manner. They should also provide them with benefits and support services that
enhance their morale and effectiveness. COs should develop cultural competence and gender
sensitivity that increases their effectiveness at work.
Conclusion
Correctional officer should undergo training on safety and cultural competence to improve their
effectiveness.


 Name:
 Institution:

 In

New Jersey, the infractions with the
highest incidence are violent offenses,
weapon offenses, drug violations, property
offenses, and public policy violations (Hicks,
2019).
Offense

% of offenders

violent offenses

63%

weapon offenses

14%

drug violations

13%

property offenses

7%

public policy violations

3%

 By

far, blacks dominate the prison population
followed by whites, Hispanics, Asians, and
American Indians.
 However, the percentage of offenders of
black, white, and Hispanic ethnicity varies at
the facility level with whites and Hispanics
having a higher than average representation
in certain facilities (Hicks, ...


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