Development, Implementation, and Results of a Correcti onal Mental Health Professional Training Needs Assessment

• NCJ Number: 104177
• Journal: Journal of Offender Counseling, Services and Rehabilitation Volume: 11 Issue: 1 Dated: (Fall -Winter 1986) Pages: 95-106
• Author(s): R R Smith; C W Paskkewikz; J H Evans; M A Milan
• Date Published: 1986
• Length: 12 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Training (Aid/Material)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The development of a training needs assessment instrument for mental health professionals working in corrections is discussed along with the results of the assessment.

Abstract

Differences between perceived needs for training and self-expressed knowledge of training topics and areas among psychiatrists, Ph.D. clinical psychologists, MA-level psychologists and others who work with adult offenders are provided along with recommendations for training. (Author abstract)