Professionalism & Ethics in Corrections

Professionalism & Ethicsin CorrectionsBehind Closed Bars

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Contact TEA Copyrights with any questions you may have.2What is Professionalism?Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace

3Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.3Activity #1Professional vs. Unprofessional Behavior

Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.4Professional BehaviorTreat everyone with respect (at all levels) Speak without judging, blaming, or demeaningListen with an open mindAvoid gossip, name-calling, and offensive humorTake responsibility for your behavior5Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.5Outsiders ViewTake pride in wearing the TDCJ uniformDont wear your uniform:Exhibiting questionable behaviorsBuying beerGoing to barsIncomplete

6Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.6Cultural DiversityEach employee brings cultural differencesCommunication StylesAppearanceBeliefsBehaviorsAvoid hot words you peopleus or themRespect diversity in the workplace

7Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.7Cultural DiversityConsequences of disrespect:Hostile work environmentLow employee moraleConflict/TensionLow productivityHigh turnoverLitigation

Open, honest communication is key

8Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.8Sexual Harassment & DiscriminationTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

9Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.9Sexual HarassmentActions constitute sexual harassment when they: Affect an individual's employmentInterfere with an individual's work performance ORCreate an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment

Examples:Unwelcome sexual advancesRequests for sexual favorsOther verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

10Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.10Activity 2Sexual Harassment ScenarioCopyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.11Sexual Harassment ScenarioRemember: anything you say or do, can and will be used against you by the offenders.

YOU COULD LOSE YOUR JOB!

12Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.12Offensive & Disruptive Workplace BehaviorsIntimidation (threats & bullying)SarcasmExcessive criticism, complaining, nitpicking, and negativity Sabotaging other employees or departments Fault-finding and blaming behaviors

13Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.13Open hostility towards management or other groups Frequent use of obscenities, cursing, and swearing Gossiping, spreading rumorsLanguage, behaviors, or humor which demeans individuals or groupsTeasing or making others the punch line of a joke

Offensive & Disruptive Workplace Behaviors

14Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.14TDCJ CultureEthics a set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad.

15Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.15TDCJ Policies and ProceduresTexas Department of Criminal Justice PD-22 (rev. 12)

General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guideline for Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines for Employees

http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-22.pdf

16Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.16Identified Ethical IssuesFalsification of recordsIntroduction of contrabandExcessive use of forceOfficer/Offender relationsSexual Harassment17Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.17TDCJ Ethical GoalsIntegrity

Values

Morals

18Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.18IntegrityMoral soundness, honesty, and freedom from corrupting influence or motives19Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.19ValuesBeliefs of a person or social group in which they have emotional investment (either for or against something)20Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.20MoralsConcern with the judgment of right or wrong, human action, and character21Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.21Ethical MisconceptionsIt is a personal opinion or belief

Legal = Ethical

Its ok if not specifically forbidden22Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.22Personal EthicsSpecific moral choices (I will or I will not)Formed from cultures, families, communities, religious entities, and moralsUnethical behaviorsLyingCheatingStealingTardinessVulgarityBeing inconsiderate

23Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.23Professional EthicsRules of standards governing a professionWork ethicNo abuse of sick leaveArriving early (allow time for unforeseen circumstances)

24Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.24Six Core Ethical ValuesTrustworthinessResponsibilityRespectCaringCitizenshipFairness25Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.25TrustworthinessHonesty prohibits stealing, cheating, fraud, or trickery to get anything of value

Loyalty moral responsibility to promote/protect the interests of an organization

Integrity treating beliefs about right and wrong as ground rules for behavior26Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.26ResponsibilityAccountability accept responsibility for decisions; dont blame others or take credit for work you didnt do

Self-Restraint willingness to take advance long-term interests into account

Pursuit of Excellence diligence, perseverance, good work habits, commitment to quality

27Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.27RespectCourtesy treating others with consideration

Tolerance & Acceptance acknowledging anothers beliefs and differences28Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.28CaringConsideration of others

Treat others the way you want to be treated

29Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.29CitizenshipContribution to overall good

Charity support or volunteer work

Voting & Jury duty

Reporting crimes

30Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.30FairnessEqual treatment of each person

Following procedures

Impartial treatment

Objective discipline

31Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.31ResourcesTexas Department of Criminal Justice PD-22 (rev. 12)General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guideline for Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines for Employeeshttp://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-22.pdf

Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-13 (rev. 5)Sexual Harassment and Discourteous Conduct of a Sexual Naturehttp://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-13.pdf

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissionhttp://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html32Copyright Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved.Images and other multimedia content used with permission.32