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Dynamic security is one of the key features of the entire prison System in Catalonia. We include the concept and its implications in the daily life in prison's settings in, both, the income training and in the continuing training. In the training model we link this concept with different competences related with the improvement of Social skills, very in particular four concrete ones: active listening, assertiveness, negotiation capacities and de-escalation of conflicts
Is the dynamic security concept associated to prison intelligence in your practices and training?Yes, it is. We train how to take profit of the proximity with prisoners for detecting beforehand risks (suicide's attempts, internal conflicts, etc.)in order to transfer this information to whom it may concern in each case, just for putting in practice preventive measures.
Do you use the UNODC’s “Handbook on Dynamic Security and Prison Intelligence” in your training (if so, how)?No, we do not
We have both initial and life-long training on Dynamic Security, using an overall concept approach and a case-study exercise method.
We also combine the theme with two others (Professionalism and Human Rights standards).
Yes, we feel that the proximity developed by the use of Dynamic Security is very important as intelligence gathering opportunity is concerned.
But the main focus of this work method is not the prison intelligence system, but a heathier environment and positive relations in prisons.
Yes, we feel that is a very well built guideline for this kind of training, it has good examples and interesting case-studies/exercises.
In 2019, the CSCSP has set up an E-learning on dynamic security to raise awareness among practitioners. This E-learning is accessible to all people working in the institutions. This year, CSCSP will set up a continuing education course directly linked to the E-learning. In this course, the participants will review the basics of dynamic security, deepen them, share their experiences in the field and work on practical cases.
https://www.skjv.ch/fr/nos-themes/securite-dynamique
https://www.skjv.ch/fr/formation/cours-en-e-learning
https://extranet.skjv.ch/fr/Offre-de-formations/Formation-continue
During the training, participants are made aware of the importance of prison intelligence in order to prevent certain risks in prison, such as escape, conflict, trafficking or the risk of radicalisation.
Do you use the UNODC’s “Handbook on Dynamic Security and Prison Intelligence” in your training (if so, how)?The UNODC manual is available on our website, both for the staff of our institution and for all people working in connection with detention.
In addition, the CSCSP has produced a manual entitled "Dynamic security in the field of deprivation of liberty". The author, Mr. Ahmed Ajil, scientific collaborator in the field of practical services, was inspired by it.
https://www.flipsnack.com/skjvcscsp/hb_dynamische_sicherheit_fr_web.html
Dynamic security is the basis for employees and client/inmates to feel safe and to focus on relapse prevention work. We talk about five important parts of our dynamic security:
1. Available and trained staff
2. Approach and treatment
3. Physical and technical safety
4. Governing documents
5. Placement process
Our learning objectives says that the course participants must describe and exemplify dynamic security. In the penitentiary training, we have designated time for 2 hours and 30 minutes in the form of a lecture or seminar. At the seminar, we have safety instructors lecturing about this subject and describe the different parts of dynamic security.
A couple of days after the seminar, the course participants gathers to carry out a reconciliation on the subject.
In training, we associate dynamic security to prison intelligence to some extent, for example that the role of the prison guard is significant when it comes to passing on information and to document information.
Do you use the UNODC’s “Handbook on Dynamic Security and Prison Intelligence” in your training (if so, how)?No, not the UNODC´s handbook, we use our own handbook on Security for the Swedish Prison and Probation service.
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