Crisis Negotiations
Managing Critical Incidents and Hostage Situations in Law Enforcement and Corrections
By- Michael McMains, Bexar County, Texas Sheriff's Department
- Wayman Mullins, Texas State University, San Marcos
Leading authorities on negotiations present the result of years of research, application, testing and experimentation, and practical experience. Principles and applications from numerous disciplines are combined to create a conceptual framework for the hostage negotiator. Ideas and concepts are explained so that the practicing negotiator can apply the principles outlined.
Paperback, 572 Pages
Published: April 2010
Imprint: Anderson Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4224-6323-9
Contents
1. Crisis Management: History and Overview
2. Crisis Management: Crisis Response Team Elements
3. Crisis Management: Goals, Tasks and Skills - The REACT Model
4. Crisis Management: Risk Assessment5. Crisis Management: Communication in Crisis Negotiations
6. Crisis Management: Negotiating with Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill Individuals: Recognition and Guidelines7. Crisis Management: Negotiating with Suicidal Persons
8. Crisis Management: Negotiating with Special Populations9. Crisis Management: Crisis Negotiations in Prisons and Correctional Facilities
10. Crisis Management: Hostage Dynamics11. Crisis Management: Managing Stress and Trauma
