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It is estimated that Hispanics account for approximately 20% of the overall prison population in the USA. The percentage is even higher in correctional facilities located in the western and southwestern states. Adding to the problems created by these growing numbers, incarcerated gang members often use their Spanish-speaking skills to undermine the efforts of corrections officers and other prison staff. As a result, it is crucial for corrections personnel to communicate and comprehend basic Spanish words and phrases specific to the prison environment.
Corrections officers don't have to be bilingual to be more effective when interacting with Spanish-speaking inmates. This interactive, online audio-visual course features over 2400 words and phrases, plus over 180 Alert Words, specific to the day to day requirements of their job. The course is design to help officers quickly learn Spanish phrases for issuing commands, controlling emergency situations, prison terminology, and much more.

