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Reasons for Aggressive / Assaultive Behavior & Staff Responses

Reasons for Aggressive / Assaultive Behavior & Staff Responses. Charles Feer, JD, MPA Instructor of Criminal Justice . Why Inmate Aggressive Behavior. Personal Disposition Being Incarcerated (Anti-Authoritarian) Greed Intoxication / Under the Influence Comfort Level (Food, Room Temp.)

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Reasons for Aggressive / Assaultive Behavior & Staff Responses

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  1. Reasons for Aggressive /Assaultive Behavior &Staff Responses Charles Feer, JD, MPA Instructor of Criminal Justice

  2. Why Inmate Aggressive Behavior • Personal Disposition • Being Incarcerated (Anti-Authoritarian) • Greed • Intoxication / Under the Influence • Comfort Level (Food, Room Temp.) • Staff Attitude

  3. Why Inmate Aggressive Behavior • Personal Problems (Inside or Outside Influences) • Disciplined (Getting Caught) • Feels Disrespected (Dignity Removed) • Rights Violated • Racial Influence

  4. Staff Response • Model Calmness • Maintain “Balance” (Physical & Mental) • “Active” Listening • Be Aware of Your Non-Verbal Comm. & Demeanor • Be Aware of Your Tone of Voice

  5. Staff Responses • Take a “Problem Solving” Approach • Remove & Isolate the inmate • Display a “Command Presence” • Use Force as a Last Resort • Use Only That Amount of Force as is Reasonable and Necessary.

  6. Questions / Comments?

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