Topic > Effective Communication in Criminal Justice Contexts

A warning shot fired into the air, a verbal request to get on the ground, and a scrolling sign on a penitentiary wall, “Warning: You are under arrest,” everyone must have forms of interaction. Communication involves individuals vocally and nonverbally. Verbal concerns words and nonverbal concerns written words or performed actions. Topics of conversation in this article include how verbal and nonverbal interaction impacts aspects of juvenile delinquent officers when approaching the public through the press and its impact in a court proceeding when officers testify under direct evaluation or indirect. A further evaluation of the interaction effects has modifying characteristics as it concerns workers, colleagues and prisoners. This article will determine the impact of the interaction on workers, colleagues, and inmates in juvenile detention facilities. Juvenile detention authorities work in a correctional setting, managing young people who have dedicated legal conduct and are too young to be imprisoned in mature organisations. They provide positive heroines to citizens while ensuring safety. The juvenile detention specialist is part of the opportunity offered to young people in difficulty to rehabilitate themselves and change their behavior for the better. Juvenile detention authorities constantly monitor youth in correctional facilities and help them maintain self-discipline. The statement may include room ratings and personal appearance. Authorities write records of daily conduct, events and disciplinary reviews and keep records of treatment. They keep documentation of any infringements of techniques and rules. An important factor of their work is to show authority and be a good inspirational effect, being therapists...... middle of paper ...... aspects of an individual are not excellent therefore, there would be negative effects in the message. The detention officer conveys the message to the prisoners even in non-verbal interaction. Verbal and non-verbal communication impacts the individual, juvenile offenders, the public and all involved in the field. Effective communication skills will be beneficial to all parties. References: Allen, J.M., & Sawhney, R. (2010). Administration and management in criminal justice: A service quality approach. Los Angeles: SAGE. Lawrence, R., & Hesse, M. (2010). Juvenile justice: the essential elements. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications. Siegel, L. J., & Welsh, B. (2012). Juvenile delinquency: theory, practice and law. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.Wade, L. R. (2002). Careers in law and politics. Bear, Del: Mitchell Lane Publishers.