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IACTP Awards of Excellence in Correctional Training
In keeping with the mission of the organization, the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel seeks to enhance public safety and fair and humane treatment of offenders by promoting organizational and individual excellence in the profession of correctional training. The IACTP's Awards of Excellence Program strives to identify and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and programs in the field of criminal justice training. The Awards this year compliment the vision of the Association as the vehicle to lead correctional training in the next century.
The International Association of Correctional Training Personnel’s Awards of Excellence Program strives to identify and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and programs in the field of criminal justice training but to achieve this goal we need your help. Truly exceptional training programs are difficult to accomplish and as a training professional you know what should or should not be recognized and rewarded. Support those organizations or individuals who have made a difference in training by submitting them for recognition with an IACTP Award of Excellence through the following link:
IACTP Awards of Excellence form.
2007 IACTP Award Winners
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES AWARD
This award is given for high quality training that advances the state of the art in correctional training. Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services Innovative Approaches Award Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services 504 Mayflower Street, Building 2, Training Nominator: Robert Krieg, Headquarters Training Director Phone 225-342-6935 Fax 225-342-5114 email rjkrieg@corrections.state.la.us Program Entry Level First Responder National Incident Management Training Program Description If there was any agency that understood the need for coordinated incident command training department wide it was the Louisiana Department of Corrections. However, understanding the need to implement training and having the available resources to implement qualified training were issues that appeared irreconcilable due to the following:
Louisiana’s Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Central Office Training took the initiative to down load available data from the Emergency Management Institute’s (EMI) independent self study web site. This data was loaded onto a separate server accessible only from within the network’s closed email functions. Where instructional materials were not available in a suitable format, Central Office Training used what was available and manually converted into Power Point material to deliver qualified NIMS/EMI training information. Each institution received instructions on how to conduct the program or coordinate training via the computer. Individuals were assigned the responsibility of testing staff. All identified first responders completed training by October 1, 2006. Additionally all Probation and Parole agents completed their training in the same time period. This initiative would not have been completed without the innovative use of a simple secured network email function. This training is followed up by facility and department wide practice training to assure understanding and application of incident command principles.
TRAINING SYSTEM AWARD
This award is given for high quality training throughout an entire system or training department. Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Training Systems Award Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions 6852 4th Street Sykesville, MD 21784 Nominator: Terry Satterfield Phone 410-875-3574 email: TSatterfield@dpscs.state.md.us Program Corrections for the 21st Century Program Description The Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (PCTC), in partnership with the Maryland Correctional Administration Association (MCAA), received grant funding to support the program entitled: “Corrections for the 21st Century.” This program was designed to enhance the responsiveness of middle and upper level personnel on important issues. The program is held in a central location with approximately 30 – 40 participants at each session. The program is two days in length and consists of several training modules. The topics presented include:
The program allows for interaction between State and Local correctional agencies, to include parole and probation, and help to develop the leadership skills of supervisory personnel. The program allows for approximately 200 supervisory correctional personnel to participate each year. An unexpected result occurred after the first year of funding. The MCAA’s commitment was so great that they set aside money in their budget to continue the program. The Commission believes that the primary beneficiaries are not just the participants, Correctional Administrators, and the inmate population but ultimately the citizens of Maryland.
SPECIALIZED TOPICS AWARD
This award is given for high quality training in a particular course, program or subject. Virginia Department of Corrections Academy for Staff Development Specialized Topics Award Program Corridors Career Development Program Beverly Noel, Training Supervisor
Program Description
PRESIDENTS AWARD
This award is presented by the Association President, to the one member who in their opinion, has done outstanding service to the Association that is above and beyond what would normally be expected. Joe Bouchard As I considered this year’s President’s award I reflected on the services the Association provides to the membership. When I looked at the Trainers’ Code of Ethics focused on the introductory paragraph “The International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP) enhances public safety and the fair and humane treatment of offenders by promoting organizational and individual excellence in the profession of training. The Association affirms its responsibility to develop the spirit of professionalism within its membership and to increase awareness of ethical principles in public service by example”. The Trainers’ Code goes on to identify service “Serve correctional staff and the public, above self-interest. IACTP Members are committed to: Using their knowledge, experience, and skills to assist staff in their professional development”. This reflective process brought Joe Bouchard’s name to my mind. Joe was an active contributor to the Association’s journal “The Correctional Trainer”. He has shared consistently his knowledge and expertise with other trainers through the journal. Several years ago he approached the Board with the concept of a publication for and by trainers on icebreakers and finally he has served as the editor of our journal and has been instrumental in moving it to the electronic format. For those efforts and his contributions to the Association and the field of correctional training I am presenting the 2007 President’s Award to Joe Bouchard. Congratulations to all the Award Winners!! The Nomination Process
The International Association of Correctional Training Personnel 's Awards of Excellence Program strives to identify and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and programs in the field of criminal justice training.
Specialized Topics Award - given for high quality training in a particular course, program or subject. Innovative Approaches Award - given for high quality training which advances the state of the art in correctional training. Training System Award - given for high quality training throughout an entire system or training department. Commercial Program Award - given for a high quality training offered by a commercial vendor. President's Award - presented by the IACTP President for outstanding contribution to the Association and/or the field of correctional training. The Awards Committee reserves the right to determine the category for which an award is ultimately awarded. CRITERIA FOR IACTP AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN CORRECTIONAL TRAINING To be eligible for any of the above awards, please respond to the following five questions in a total of 1,000 words or less. The questions should guide but not limit your response. Do not attach any supplemental material to your responses. Include the text of each question immediately before each response.
Support those organizations or individuals who have made a difference in training by submitting them for recognition with an IACTP Award of Excellence through the following link: IACTP Awards of Excellence form or by completing the prescribed description portion on 8.5 by 11 inch paper and submit a typed original and four copies to the Awards Chair, c/o of the IACTP Membership Office no later than August 1st. Include a cover page which clearly indicates the name(s) of the person submitting the nomination, the intended recipient, mailing addresses, and phone, fax, and e-mail contacts. Submissions will be reviewed and selections will be awarded by mid August. All nominated individuals, agencies, and vendors will be notified in writing of selections no later than September 1st. All nominations should be forwarded to IACTP Secretariat Office: |
