Be recognized for excellence in our professional development programs and training initiatives
Objective
1. Effective Training & Leadership Development
Provide effective training and leadership development skills to individuals operating as Chief/Director of county probation departments through the New Chiefs Development Program.
Indicator
1. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
1. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
1. Satisfactory Program Rating
The New Chief''''s Development Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
1. New Chief's Program will be continued
Will be continued for next year
Action
1.a. New Chief's Breakfast Selection
The New Chief''s program will sample a different menu for the breakfast based on participant evaluations.
Objective
2. Effective Training & Leadership Development
Provide effective training and leadership development skills to individuals operating Texas county jails through the Jail Administrator Basic Training
Indicator
2. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
2. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
2. Satisfactory program rating
The Basic Jail Administrators Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
2. Jail Administrator Basic will be continued
Will be continued for next year
Action
2.a. Jail Administrator Basic Offered 2 Times
The Jail Administrator Basic training will be offered twice during the next fiscal year due to it being an election year
Objective
3. Effective Training
Provide effective training to women in various aspects of the criminal justice field through the Women in Criminal Justice Program.
Indicator
3. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
3. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
3. Satisfactory Program Rating
The Women in Criminal Justice Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
3. Women in CJ will be continued
Will be continued next year
Action
3.a. Offer More Breakout Sessions
There will be more breakout sessions offered during the Women in CJ program next year.
Action
3.b. Participants Will Receive More Incentives
More incentive gifts (t-shirts & bags) will be offered next year during the Women in CJ program.
Action
3.c. Solicit more Exhibitors
More exhibitors will be solicited in order to participate in the Women in CJ program.
Action
3.d. Solicit more Door Prizes
More door prizes will be solicited for the Women in CJ program.
Action
3.e. Continue with Leadership Panel
The leadership panel this year at the Women in CJ program was a success and will be repeated next year.
Objective
4. Effective Training
Provide effective training by training new Juvenile Detention Officers (1 day - 1 year) on the 12 mandatory topics required by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission so that participants can be certified JDOs through TJPC.
Indicator
4. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
4. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
4. Satisfactory Program Rating
The Juvenile Detention Officer Basic Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
4. JDO Basic Training will Be Continued
Will be continued next year
Action
4.a. JDO Basic Curriculum Modifications
The JDO Basic Curriculum was modified to better follow TJPC''s standards. It was also updated to allow better flow throughout the presentations.
Action
4.b. JDO Basic Advertising
For the 2008 - 2009 year, advertising and marketing issues will be address for the JDO Basic. Changes will include: marketing benefits of participating in this program, send 4 participants and receive 1 complimentary space.
Action
4.c. JDO Basic Training Locations
Training locations for the 2008 - 2009 year were selected based on number of new hires in a particular location rather than on city size.
Goal
2. Provide Leadership
Provide leadership and direction to the corrections profession
Objective
1. Effective Training & Leadership Development
Provide effective training and leadership development skills to individuals operating as Chief/Director of county probation departments through the New Chiefs Development Program.
Indicator
1. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
1. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
1. Satisfactory Program Rating
The New Chief''''s Development Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
1. New Chief's Program will be continued
Will be continued for next year
Action
1.a. New Chief's Breakfast Selection
The New Chief''s program will sample a different menu for the breakfast based on participant evaluations.
Objective
2. Effective Training & Leadership Development
Provide effective training and leadership development skills to individuals operating Texas county jails through the Jail Administrator Basic Training
Indicator
2. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
2. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
2. Satisfactory program rating
The Basic Jail Administrators Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
2. Jail Administrator Basic will be continued
Will be continued for next year
Action
2.a. Jail Administrator Basic Offered 2 Times
The Jail Administrator Basic training will be offered twice during the next fiscal year due to it being an election year
Goal
3. Windows Of Opportunity
Seek out and respond to "windows of opportunity" that positively impact the criminal justice system
Objective
1. Effective Training & Leadership Development
Provide effective training and leadership development skills to individuals operating as Chief/Director of county probation departments through the New Chiefs Development Program.
Indicator
1. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
1. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
1. Satisfactory Program Rating
The New Chief''''s Development Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
1. New Chief's Program will be continued
Will be continued for next year
Action
1.a. New Chief's Breakfast Selection
The New Chief''s program will sample a different menu for the breakfast based on participant evaluations.
Objective
2. Effective Training & Leadership Development
Provide effective training and leadership development skills to individuals operating Texas county jails through the Jail Administrator Basic Training
Indicator
2. Program Evaluation
Program evaluation conducted at the completion of the training.
Criterion
2. 4.0+ Satisfaction Rating
Obtain an average score above 4.0 on a 5.0 scale together written participant comments.
Finding
2. Satisfactory program rating
The Basic Jail Administrators Program successfully achieved a 4.0+ satisfaction rating.
Action
2. Jail Administrator Basic will be continued
Will be continued for next year
Action
2.a. Jail Administrator Basic Offered 2 Times
The Jail Administrator Basic training will be offered twice during the next fiscal year due to it being an election year