APPLYING CRISIS THEORY AND SOCIODRAMA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Authors

  • RONALD I. WEINER Author

Keywords:

EDUCATION

Abstract

Organization, group, intergroup, and interpersonal criss situations affect the task performance of criminal justice workers in many ways which are often disruptive and potentially dangerous to themselves and others with whom they interact. For this reason, the importance of training, education, and the personal mental health of the individuals working with the power and legitimate sanction to exercise authority over the lives of other human beings cannot be underscored. All too often, however, the educational preparation
and training provided personnel in the administration of justice is deficient in helping them to learn to use good judgment in ways which reduce the possibility of violence and confrontation. This is especially true of the police who frequently act as "enforcers" in their dealings with inner city residents - particularly Blacks and other minority group members.

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Published

2025-01-07