Section 3: Communication Tools

Role Play

Roadblock

Offender is irate because he has lost his job and would rather not be in your office.

Have a staff member give an example of "what not to say."

Observe what will happen with the offender.

Then, have another staff member give an example of "what to say" or have another staff member diffuse the situation using MI skills.

This will compare and contrast the differences on how to approach different situations.

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