The Art of the Con: A New Look at Offender Manipulation

The Art of the Con: A New Look at Offender Manipulation

When: December 10, 2026

Location: Live online

Host: Justice Clearinghouse

Delivery: online

Manipulation is one of the most common tools used by offenders, both adult and juvenile, to gain control, test boundaries, and influence staff. Whether inside correctional facilities or under community supervision, many offenders attempt to “do their time” on their own terms. In this webinar, retired jail veteran 1st Lt. Gary F. Cornelius and Dr. Kevin Courtright from Pennsylvania Western University at Edinboro, co-authors of the upcoming third edition of The Art of the Con: Avoiding Offender Manipulation (American Correctional Association, 2026), share their research and real-world