Line Staff: A Key Position for Client Success
Author: Randy Shively, Ph.D..
Source: Volume 21, Number 04, Summer 2012 , pp.7-9(3)
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Abstract:
Line staff are in a crucial position to influence offender behavior for several important reasons: time with clients than correctional professionals who have higher degrees; line staff are often in a position to reinforce the principles of effective practice; line staff often have the opportunity to build relationships with offenders on a more personal level.Keywords: Cognitive-Behavioral Programming; Crisis Intervention; Motivation; Recruiting; Training
Affiliations:
1: Alvis House.