Leadership in Corrections

Introduction Throughout time, places of employment, organizations, and businesses have come to change and evolve in order to better suit the needs of the agency. The decision to change is not only important to evolve and grow for the needs of the agency, but also for the needs of the people who are serving the agency. Regardless of the nature of the organization or business, there are many over-arching components that blanket all areas of agencies and their needs or desires to run efficiently. One of the most important components to any agency that’s desire is to be successful is to also be run accurately and efficiently in order to assure good decision making. We must focus on Leadership and the individual(s) who are directing and commanding the employees to complete their daily tasks and job requirements. These are the individuals that are typically making all the decisions in the agencies in which we work who hold an ample amount of power. When looking at a complex agency, such as a Correctional Facility, we need to examine what kind of Leaders we are hiring, the type of skills they possess, and what kind of qualifications and drive they have to see the agency through a multitude of obstacles, stress, and possible danger. Throughout their career in Corrections, they will be faced with making a lot of crucial decisions. Leaders are the most important and influential part of any workforce in terms of decision making; and the Corrections aspect of the legal system is no different.
Literature Review In the Corrections field at any Correctional facility it is important to have sound managers or leaders who are willing to take control of the facility, and feel confident not only taking control but also in making decisions that will shape that facility, building its reputation. Montgomery (2006):
“The need for sound leadership in the management of prisons is evident after a cursory examination of recent court interventions, media and legislative scrutiny, and