Training Courses

Leadership in a Corrections Environment by Calibre Press

Date & Time:
  • October 19, 2026
Location:
Geneseo, NY

Leadership in a Corrections Environment

Course Overview:

This one-day training program is tailored for correctional professionals seeking to develop their leadership capabilities within the unique context of a corrections environment. The course explores the fundamental aspects of effective leadership, including staff recruitment and retention, managing emerging generations of employees, conducting challenging discussions, and successfully transitioning from colleague to supervisory roles.

Key Concept: The program emphasizes that leadership exists at all levels—whether or not participants hold a formal title or rank within their organization.

Course Experience:

Participants engage actively throughout the day, drawing on shared experiences with their peers, engaging in meaningful self-reflection, and gaining practical strategies that can be readily applied to their work environment. The curriculum is regularly updated to incorporate contemporary issues and resources relevant to today's correctional leadership landscape.

Topics Covered:

  • Developing leadership effectiveness with both staff and incarcerated individuals
  • Successfully moving from peer relationships into a supervisory position
  • Maintaining ethical leadership standards
  • Demonstrating honor, integrity, accountability, and courage as a leader
  • Addressing staff fatigue and burnout concerns
  • Use of Force decision-making and response strategies
  • Building and sustaining a positive organizational culture
  • Understanding the distinction between leadership responsibilities and privileges
  • Field Training Officer program considerations
  • Inspiring and enabling staff performance
  • The people-centered foundation of effective leadership
  • Personal assessment and growth

Event Details:

  • Date: October 19, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Location: Livingston County Sheriff's Office Training Complex, 7552 Mt. Morris Nunda Road, Mt. Morris, NY 14510
  • Cost: $299.00 USD per attendee
  • Host: Livingston County Sheriff's Office

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