1. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 1 Chapter 11 Avoiding Manipulation

2. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 2 Common Denominator Staff attempts to control facility environment by position and authority. Inmates want to gain a significant amount of that control. Inmates survive by practicing manipulation.

3. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 3 Manipulation of a Staff Member Small but significant crack in security. Injury or death to staff, inmates, visitors. Escapes. Introduction of contraband.

4. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 4 Crossing the Line Line exists between inmates and staff. Staff crossing the line risk everything. CO has plenty to lose and nothing to gain. Inmates have plenty to gain and little to lose.

5. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 5 Resisting Manipulation Knowledge in three areas is essential: The personality of the inmate How inmates do time The process of manipulation

6. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 6 The Personality of the Inmate Inmate masks: different personalities to suit the environment and their needs. Narcissism: many inmates think that they are “number one”. Need for power & excitement: criminals like excitement and power over victims.

7. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 7 The Personality of the Inmate Lying: fundamental in the criminal lifestyle. Frustration: “I want what I want when I want it”. Distorted ideas about love: tool in the manipulation tool box. Violence & Anger: instill fear in others.

8. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 8 The Personality of the Inmate Lack of remorse or guilt: blaming the victim. Lack of empathy: little or no concern about the impact on victims. “If you serve time, let time serve you”. The Inmate Motto

9. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 9 The Personality of the Inmate The “Model Inmate”: the consummate actor. Old inmates vs. New: less remorse and conscience. Inmates doing time: as “hassle free” & comfortable as possible-to avoid the pains of imprisonment.

10. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 10 The Process of Manipulation “Name of the game” in prisons. Unlike law abiding citizens, criminals use violence, lying and deceit. Three components: to control or play upon, by artful and unfair means, especially to one’s own advantage.

11. The Correctional Officer: A Practical Guide Second Edition Chapter 11 Copyright © 2010, Gary F. Cornelius, All Rights Reserved 11 The Process of Manipulation Critical questions for COs: “What do inmates want to control?” “What might they really want?” “Are they telling the truth?” Inmates-not all-view manipulation as a valuable tool.