Effective Use of Authority in Criminal Justice

This content discusses the importance of setting clear expectations, consequences, and rules for effective use of authority in criminal justice settings. It emphasizes a firm but fair approach to achieve compliance and positive outcomes.

• Authority
• Compliance
• Rules
• Consequences
• Behavior

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1. APRIL 2020 EBP TIP OF THE MONTH EFFECTIVE USE OF AUTHORITY

2. EFFECTIVE USE OF AUTHORITY * Helps lay a clear path for success by making clear: 1. Expectations 2. Consequences of both compliance and non-compliance behaviors. 3. Focuses on the rules of Probation/Parole/Prison/etc (can be used with role clarification). 4. Note: Clearly establishing rules and consequences early on, officers can minimize resistance to sanctions if non- compliance occurs.

3. EFFECTIVE USE OF AUTHORITY: Components Use a firm but fair approach. Clearly define rules around compliance and potential outcomes for failure to comply. Clearly define opportunities that can be rewarded for prosocial behavior and what the potential outcomes are for compliance and achieving goals. Avoid shaming techniques and only address behaviors. Reiterate the rules as needed.

4. Exercises: video examples of Effective Use of Authority. Exercise: view the video. Can you identify the 4 Effective use of Authority and the steps of Effective use of Authority as demonstrated by the officer. 1. Offender not going to group. PO discusses the issue. https://youtu.be/kudDsW91fCU 2. Offender not getting ready on time. Case manager discusses the issue. https://youtu.be/MQD5yBCNoF0