Communication skills are an important attribute, especially when it comes to practitioners in the Criminal Justice system. Unfortunately there can be barriers to efficient communication. Your textbook outlines nine such barriers.
Preconceived ideas
Denial of contrary information
Use of personalized meanings
Lack of motivation of interest
Noncredibility of the source
Lack of communication skills
Poor organization climate
Use of complex channels
Communication gap
Select the three barriers that you feel are the most deleterious to communication within a criminal justice organization. In what types of scenarios might police officers or correctional workers encounter these barriers? Explain how police or correctional managers and front line personnel can overcome these threats to communication. What types of training are available for organizations and individuals to improve their communication skills?