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Developing a training program on issues in aging for correctional workers.

Patricia K Cianciolo1, Linda L Zupan

  • 1Sociology/Social Work Department, Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle, Marquette, MI 49855, USA.

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|May 6, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The number of older adults in prison is growing, creating challenges for correctional staff. This paper details a new training program designed to equip prison workers with essential knowledge on aging issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Criminology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The incarcerated older adult population is rapidly increasing due to general population aging and longer sentences.
  • Correctional staff face unique challenges managing older inmates, differing from their experience with younger populations.
  • Existing continuing education programs for aging issues largely overlook correctional settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the gap in specialized training for correctional workers on aging issues.
  • To present the development of a comprehensive 6-hour training program tailored for prison staff.
  • To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in creating effective correctional training.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 6-hour training program titled "Issues in Aging for Correctional Workers."

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  • Interdisciplinary collaboration between criminal justice and sociology/social work faculty.
  • Focus on creating quality training materials for issues related to aging in a correctional context.

    • Main Results:

    • A structured 6-hour training program was developed.
    • The program was created through collaborative efforts of university faculty.
    • The training addresses the specific needs of correctional workers dealing with aging inmates.

    Conclusions:

    • Educational institutions can significantly contribute to training correctional workers on aging.
    • Specialized training is crucial for effectively managing the growing population of older incarcerated individuals.
    • Interdisciplinary approaches are effective in developing relevant and impactful correctional training programs.