PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - - Security Threat Groups (STG)
The American Correctional Association and the National Major Gang Task Force have collaborated to develop within the Corrections Certification Program a Security Threat Group specialization. Specialty examinations are offered to security threat group staff who qualify for either the manager or the supervisor categories; i.e., providing an opportunity for corrections professionals to gain recognition as either a security threat group specialist/manager (CCM/STG) or security threat group specialist/supervisor (CCS/STG).
CCM/STG (Manager)
This category includes individuals who head a Security Threat Group (STG) program in an adult or juvenile corrections facility, contribute to the development of agency policies/procedures pertaining to STGs, and are involved in the implementation of these policies/procedures.
Please contact the certification office and a package of information along with an application will be sent to you in the mail.
American Correctional Association
c/o Certification Program
206 N. Washington St. Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-ACA-JOIN; ext 0175
Email: certification@aca.org
Study Materials
The study materials vary by level of certification. Purchasing any of the study materials is NOT required but recommended to pass your examination. Selected Reading List for CCM/STG (Manager) examination:
- The Effective Corrections Manager, 2nd Edition; Philips, R.L and McConnell, C.R.
- Conflict Management & Conflict Resolution in Corrections; Christian, T. F.
- Positive Approaches to Corrections [Chapter 9 thru 14]; Lauen, R.J.
- Understanding Gangs & Gang Processes, Decker, Ph.D., S.H.
CCM/STG Candidates may order ALL four books from ACA at a special discount— #958: price $110*.
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How To Order
You may order your books online or you may place an order via phone or mail.
Phone:
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-222-5646 ext. 0129 and request the specific Correctional Certification Packet.
