Content analysis of the method of unfinished sentences and the standardized self-report technique identified several components of interpersonal contact between psychologists and juvenile convicts: information (perception and knowledge about situation), motivation (willingness to interact), behavior (strategy and tactics), reflection, and resources (availability of internal means for the mental state regulation during interaction with the correctional officer).
The development of interpersonal contact goes through several stages such as communication planning; creating a portrait of a partner; creation of environment facilitating the establishment of contact; establishment of interpersonal relations; evaluation of the attitude of the convict to the beginning of communication; maintenance of interpersonal communication; stimulating motivation for further communication.

04 - EFFECTIVE INTERPERSONAL CONTACT WITH JUVENILE CONVICTS AS A FACTOR OF THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING