Managing Inmates and Juveniles who Require Accommodations for Disabilities
Certificates
American Jail Association Certification
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
California Board of State and Community Corrections
This activity is approved for 1.25 STC credit hours.
Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training
This class has been accredited by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training for 1.25 hours of mandatory continuing education credit. Regarding any law enforcement concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices as might be taught, promoted, or otherwise espoused in outside schools or seminars, there is no intent, expressed or implied, that ‘accreditation’ indicates or in any way conveys ‘CLEET approval’ of such concepts, practices, methods, techniques, products, or devices, unless such approval is explicitly stated by CLEET.
Course Details
Define a disability according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Describe who qualifies as having a disability under the ADA.
Describe up to 6 considerations for managing and accommodating individuals in custody under the ADA.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The ADA and Corrections
Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Main Premise of the ADA
Programs and Activities Subject to ADA in Facilities
Definition of Disability Under the ADA
What Constitutes a Physical or Mental Disability
Caveat
ADA Coordinator
Who is Protected Under the ADA in a Correctional Facility?
Temporary Conditions
ADA and Correctional Facilities
Accessibility
Reasonable Accommodations
Requesting an Accommodation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Correctional Staff Responsibilities Under the ADA
The Importance of Compliance
Remedies Available
What to Expect
Considerations for Managing Individuals in Custody under the ADA
Follow Policy and Procedure
Honor and Abide by the Special Directives
Refer Requests for Accommodations
Report Maintenance Issues
Complete Required Documentation
Provide Protection
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Mrs. Cobb is a Content Writer for Public Safety and Health and Human Services at Relias. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Mrs. Cobb has 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. She has worked in direct service positions as well as in research, training, and technical assistance capacities. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky managing federal, state, and foundation grants awarded to the College of Medicine, Behavioral Science department, Center for Drug and Alcohol Research, and Kentucky Rural Medical Centers.Instructor: Robert HoodDisclosure: Kimberly Cobb, M.S. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Lt. Robert L. Hood began his career with the Sheriff's Office in 2004 as a corrections officer. He was duly promoted to Corrections Sergeant in 2009 and then to Corrections Lieutenant in 2012. He worked his way through college where he received his AAS degree from Jefferson State Community College in 2009 and his BS degree from Troy University in 2011. Most recently he completed the National Jail Leadership Command Academy Class #17 at Sam Houston State University and passed the Certified Jail Manager (CJM) examination given by the American Jail Association (AJA). Lt. Hood was recognized nationally by the AJA in January of 2016 as one of The Top 35 under 35. Lt. Hood is an FBI trained instructor in several disciplines related to corrections. Lt. Hood has instructed classes for a 2-week Jail Management School through the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy for the last 9 years. Lt. Hood was elected to be on the American Jail Association Board of Directors in 2018. Lt. Hood currently holds the position of 2nd Vice-President of the Alabama Jail Association. Disclosure: Robert Hood has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; in the following settings: Adult Corrections, Juvenile Corrections.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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