OPOTA- Corrections 10/18 Exam

Common signs & signals of stress: - ans-Physical Emotional Cognitive Behavioral Spiritual Critical Incident Stress: - ans-Any event which has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills. Trauma: - ans-An emotional response to a terrible event Explain how to avoid manipulation by inmates: - ans-You can guard against, but can't entirely prevent. By using CHUMPS (Controlling, Helping, Understanding, Maintaining, Practicing, Stopping) What does "C" stand for in CHUMPS? - ans-Controlling yourself & not becoming complacent. (set the tone) What does "H" stand for in CHUMPS? - ans-Helping inmates help themselves What does "U" stand for in CHUMPS? - ans-Understanding the inmate subculture & understanding yourself