#	Title	Year
1.	STRESS: MAKING THE MOST OF IT-A PERSONALIZED GUIDE FOR CORRECTIONAL STAFF DESCRIBING HOW STRESS CAN BE MANAGED EFFECTIVELY (DRAFT) COMPANION PIECE TO A REPORT ENTITLED STRESS: MAKING THE MOST OF IT-A SUPERVISOR'S GUIDE (DRAFT)... Read More	1984
2.	Stress: Making The Most of It - A Supervisor's Guide This is a companion piece to a report entitled, "Stress: Making the Most of It - A Personalized Guide For Correctional Staff Describing How Stress Can Be Managed Effectively".... Read More	1984
3.	Cross-Gender Supervision - Denver, CO - August 12-13, 1988 (Draft, participant manual) Objectives of this pilot course include: identifying administrative, supervisory, line staff and inmate perspectives on cross-gender supervision; identifying potential barriers to increased ... Read More	1988
4.	Ethics for the 90's -and- Coffee Break Discusses ethical dilemmas in the work place, personal morals versus professional decisions, and values and evaluations of professional ethics. An interview with John Bergman, who talks about putting ... Read More	1992
5.	Quality Through Teamwork Taught by experienced trainers from correctional facilities, this course brings teamwork training from the business community into correctional services. Designed for administrators and staff alike, ... Read More	1992
6.	Distance Techniques for Staff Training [Memorandum] This memorandum briefly describes how several correctional agencies are using distance techniques for training staff. These techniques include the utilization of satellite teleconferences and ... Read More	1995
7.	Building Partnerships: A Systems Approach to Partnerships in Corrections This document details the lesson plans from a seminar/workshop conducted by the National Institute of Corrections Academy in July 1995. The first part defines "partnerships" and part two focuses on ... Read More	1995
8.	What Works and What Doesn't in Correctional Practice [Videoconference Held June 12, 1996] This teleconference presents a panel of six experts who discuss what does and doesn't work in corrections and solicit questions from a nationwide audience. Objectives of the conference include: ... Read More	1996
9.	Competency Profile of Training Administrator Developed as a demonstration during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" session, April 15-16, 1997 in Longmont, CO., this profile contains in brief form the competencies expected of a training ... Read More	1997
10.	Cognitive/Behavioral Strategies to Changing Offender Behavior [Videoconference Held September 15-18, 1997] This 16-hour live interactive distance learning event was presented in four 4-hour segments. Experts in cognitive approaches cover cognitive training and development of offenders' social thinking ... Read More	1997
11.	Competency Profile of Community Resource Liaison This DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) profile was developed for the new area of Community and Restorative Justice. The DACUM technique is based on the premise that expert workers can describe their ... Read More	1997
12.	Section 23-6-405: Reimbursement to a Governmental Entity for Costs Expended on Law Enforcement Officer Mandatory Training Contained within the 1998 Code of Laws, Title 23 "Law Enforcement and Public Safety" covers those procedures applicable to South Carolina's law enforcement organizations. Section 23-6-405 describes ... Read More	1998
13.	Sex Offender Introductory training material regarding sex offenders provided on this website. This particular webpage supplies: learning objectives for background, pedophilia, rape, sexual sadistic crime, lust ... Read More	1998
14.	Staff Victimization Objectives of this 2-hour broadcast from March 25, 1998, are to create and improve staff victimization policies, procedures, and programs and to identify resources for developing staff ... Read More	1998
15.	Gangs, Community and Corrections This 2-hour forum on gang-related criminal activity in the community and within the correctional environment was originally broadcast on June 10, 1998. Program objectives are to help ... Read More	1998
16.	Corrections & Criminal Justice Learning Online This is the "first fully interactive online long distance learning center for corrections and criminal justice training." Currently, classes on pepper spray and riots/disturbances are being offered. ... Read More	1999
17.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement During Fiscal Year 1998 Referring to the activities conducted during the year, this report covers the status of job training and placement programs, federal agency coordination, training, and public information and ... Read More	1999
18.	Managing Infectious Diseases in Corrections [Videoconference Held July 8, 1999] Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. ... Read More	1999
19.	Managing Conflict in the Workplace: A Live Satellite / Internet Videoconference, April 7, 1999 [text and videorecording] Among the more difficult challenges existing within personnel management is conflict resolution. This videoconference focuses upon managing conflict in a correctional setting. The panel of experts ... Read More	1999
20.	Correctional Strategies in Gang Management [Videoconference Held July 19, 2000] Information regarding effective ways to combat gangs, security threat groups (STG), and disruptive groups is presented during this 3-hour videoconference. Administrators from the following agencies ... Read More	2000
21.	Investigating Allegations of Staff Sexual Misconduct with Inmates [Lesson Plans] A curriculum to address the needs of those who investigate allegations of staff sexual misconduct is presented. The following sections are contained in this manual: defining staff sexual misconduct ... Read More	2000
22.	Standards and Training of Local Corrections and Probation Officers Access to regulatory standards for training corrections and probation officers in California can be found at this website. The following articles are included: general provisions; minimum standards ... Read More	2000
23.	Adult Correctional Officer Knowledge and Skill Maps Knowledge and skill maps are utilized to link core tasks to curriculum and training design. Information about core tasks aids in the development of lesson plans and test questions. Each map describes ... Read More	2000
24.	Adult Corrections Officer Core Training Course Manual [Lesson Plans] An outline of units and modules of the 176-hour core training course incorporating curriculum and design specifications is presented. This manual has the following sections: introduction; overview; ... Read More	2000
25.	Sentencing Women Offenders: A Training Curriculum for Judges [Lesson Plans] Intervention effectiveness can be improved by understanding how women respond to sanctions. This 6-hour course addressed sentencing practices in relation to female offenders through the following ... Read More	2000
26.	Adult Corrections Officer Physical Tasks Training Manual [Lesson Plan] The core curriculum, design specifications, and benchmark minimums for Units 22, 8, and 20 of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course (NIC accession no. 016486) that deal with performing physically ... Read More	2000
27.	Training Services for Juvenile Corrections and Detention Practitioners Training programs, videoconferences, distance learning, the Regionalization program, and technical assistance available from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Academy through an interagency ... Read More	2000
28.	Application and Use of Restraints in Custody: Reducing the Risk [Videoconference Held April 19, 2000] This collection will increase the user's understanding of the risks associated with the use of restraints, tools to reduce risk, and the proper way to use restraints in custody. Issues discussed ... Read More	2000
29.	Better Corrections Through Information [Videoconference Held March 15, 2000] Issues regarding the collection, analysis, and use of information to assess an agency's programs, services, and operations and to serve as a base for policymaking are discussed during this 3-hour ... Read More	2000
30.	BJAs Law Enforcement Training Database Access to a catalog of all federally funded and supported training available to state and local law enforcement officials is provided at this website. Training program data includes training ... Read More	2001
31.	CORE: Online Training for Juvenile Justice Staff This site allows web-based training for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. Links to the following are provided: CORE information; take a tour; course list; and contacts.... Read More	2001
32.	Addressing Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders [Videoconference Held December 12, 2001] The development of sound agency practices to address sexual misconduct among staff and offenders is discussed during this 3-hour videoconference. Specific topics covered include: the national scope ... Read More	2001
33.	Advanced Graduated Sanctions [Participant's Manual] The development of an advanced graduated sanctions system for juveniles is covered during this 16-hour course. The following sessions are included: graduated sanctions; introduction to scenarios and ... Read More	2001
34.	Critical Elements of Successful Aftercare Services Including preliminary information from the Intensive Aftercare Program Model (IAP) Project, this 30-hour course examines the planning and implementation of an aftercare and transition component in ... Read More	2001
35.	Critical Knowledge About 12-Step Programs for Criminal Justice Professionals [Videoconference held August 29, 2001] The strengths and weaknesses of 12-step programs and how they integrate with "what works" in the correctional field are discussed during this 3-hour program. The following topics are addressed: ... Read More	2001
36.	Managing Aging and Terminally Ill Inmates [Videoconference held on September 12, 2001] Information regarding current policies and procedures and their impact on aging offenders and offenders with chronic and terminal illnesses is presented during this 3-hour program. While focusing ... Read More	2001
37.	Consumer's Guide to Selecting Cognitive Curricula A tool for evaluating cognitive-behavioral curricula in order to make a well-reasoned decision on which intervention program to select is provided. Criteria are organized into the following areas: ... Read More	2001
38.	Disproportionate Minority Confinement: Practical Solutions for Juvenile Justice Professionals [Participant's Manual] The reduction of disproportionate minority confinement (DMC) among juveniles is addressed. Chapters following an introduction are: definitions; the problem; the causes (e.g., minority involvement in ... Read More	2001
39.	Colorado Mental Health Training Course for Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers [Lesson Plan] Effective interactions with individuals who suffer from mental disorders are described during this 8-hour course. Five sections comprise this lesson plan: introduction and background; mental ... Read More	2001
40.	Working Together for Change: Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System: An Online Tutorial for Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals Coordination and collaboration between mental health, substance abuse treatment, and juvenile justice systems will be enhanced by this online program. Access to the following material is provided at ... Read More	2001
41.	The Maryland Prison to Work Project: Facilitator's Resource Handbook [I]nformation, curriculum and activities ...proven to be effective with preparing offenders for release, transition, and employment are provided (p. I-4). The following sections comprise this ... Read More	2001
42.	Thinking for a Change: Integrated Cognitive Behavior Change Program [Lesson Plans] The Thinking for a Change (T4C) program teaches offenders how to change their thinking patterns and behavior.... Read More	2001
43.	Pensar en un Cambio: Programa Intigrado de Cambio Cognitivo-Conductivo [La Leccion Planea] El programa, Pensar en un Cambio, tiene como centro, un programa de resolucion de problemas detallada con ambas intervenciones de restructuracion cognitiva y habilidades sociales. El formato del ... Read More	2001
44.	Options for Managing Difficult Inmates [Videoconference held on June 13, 2001] Difficult inmates, such as those who have gang affiliations or chronic behavioral problems or who are mentally or socially challenged, require more complex management interventions. This program ... Read More	2001
45.	Syllabus of Supportive Literature: NIC Thinking for a Change Program Additional sources of information regarding concepts covered in the Thinking for a Change program can be found in this list of 21 items.... Read More	2001
46.	Female Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held July 18, 2001] The needs, strengths, weaknesses, and risks associated with female offenders are examined. Topics discussed during this teleconference include: the unique and complex issues surrounding female ... Read More	2001
47.	Online Corrections Academy Access to correctional education courses is provided at this website. Links include: frequently asked questions; take courses online; peer review faculty; and staff contact information. Courses to ... Read More	2002
48.	Training Update: The FBI Virtual Academy An overview of the FBI Virtual Academy is provided. This website provides information regarding the registration process, frequently asked questions (FAQs), contact information, and highlights of the ... Read More	2002
49.	SPLC: Hate Crime Training Information regarding the 12 to 15-hour online course entitled "Introduction to Hate and Bias Crimes" is provided. Upon completion, the participant will earn either one semester hour undergraduate ... Read More	2002
50.	Systemic Approaches to Emergency Preparedness Affecting Correctional Communities [Videoconference Held July 31, 2002] Emergency preparedness action planning from a systemic perspective conducive to natural community partnerships is explained during this 3-hour videoconference and 1-hour locally facilitated planning ... Read More	2002
51.	Counter-Terrorism Training and Resources for Law Enforcement: Training & Technical Assistance Links to a variety of counter-terrorism training, educational, and technical assistance resources are provided on this webpage.... Read More	2002
52.	Educating the Community about Sexual Assault and the Management of Sex Offenders in the Community: A Training Curriculum Access to a training curriculum that is designed to educate the community about sexual violence and sex offender management programs is provided at this website. The following can be found: ... Read More	2002
53.	Mentoring in the Corrections Workplace: A Self-Paced Workbook A self-paced course on how to be an effective mentor is presented. This workbook covers: performance objectives; the differing tasks of a mentor and a supervisor; qualities and experiences ... Read More	2002
54.	Archived Webcast on Hepatitis Access to an audio program (90 minutes long) and PowerPoint presentation regarding the new viral hepatitis recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and hepatitis prevention for ... Read More	2002
55.	A 3 Part Educational Series . . . Hepatitis & Corrections on the Front Line Access to a three part program regarding hepatitis in correctional facilities is provided at this website. Part One is a paper by Elizabeth Desiderio Gondles entitled "Out of Sight: Hepatitis and ... Read More	2002
56.	Building Futures: Offender Job Retention Distance Learning Training [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual] [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held October 7-11, 2002] Skills, strategies, and resources necessary to address significant offender job retention issues and increase offender employment success are addressed during this 32-hour course. Participants will ... Read More	2002
57.	A Manual for Delivery of Cognitive Self Change "Cognitive Self Change uses the stoic idea that we can choose our ways of thinking, but uses the idea not as a guide for untroubled living, but as a practical tool for change" (p. 2). Part One -- The ... Read More	2002
58.	Motivational Interviewing Training Manual Information about Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its use is given. The "underlying power of the motivational interviewing technique is that the offender talks themselves [sic] into changing the ... Read More	2002
59.	Fourth National Juvenile Justice Training Needs Assessment Forum Proceedings Current and emergent issues and trends in juvenile justice are determined, issues best addressed by training are identified, and recommendations for the development of training (for issues addressed ... Read More	2002
60.	What is TJSAC? Information regarding the Tribal Justice Statistics Assistance Center (TJSAC) is presented. While TJSAC does not collect data from tribal justice systems, TJSAC does provide information, training, ... Read More	2002
61.	Collaborative Approach to Staff Recruitment and Retention A 3-hour NIC broadcast from August 28, 2002, discusses strategies to recruit promising candidates for corrections jobs and to retain experienced ... Read More	2002
62.	Aftercare and Reintegrative Programs -- Trainer Manual The use of aftercare and reintegration programs for youthful offenders is addressed by this 16-hour course. The modules contained in this manual are: welcome, introductions, and overview; the ... Read More	2002
63.	Fourth National Juvenile Justice Training Needs Assessment Forum Proceedings Current and emergent issues and trends in juvenile justice are determined, issues best addressed by training are identified, and recommendations for the development of training (for issues addressed ... Read More	2002
64.	Restorative Justice: Principles, Practices, and Implementation (Training Broadcast) An introduction to restorative justice concepts, principles, and values is provided during this 32-hour distance learning program. Participants will be able to: recognize the traumatic impact of ... Read More	2002
65.	Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Access to information and policies from this agency is provided at this website. Points of access include: directory; services; Commission membership; Training Catalog and Schedule; Community Crime ... Read More	2003
66.	Motivational Interviewing Training [Lesson Plans] The use of motivational interviewing (MI) with offenders is described during this 12-hour program. MI is an integrated and "complex set of clinical skills and strategies based on the principles of ... Read More	2003
67.	TRP Handbook A guide for correctional service providers who deliver technical assistance or training for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is provided. Sections of this handbook include: purpose; ... Read More	2003
68.	Training in Racism Awareness and Cultural Diversity A "good practice guide" for organizations to utilize in their planning and implementation of racism awareness and cultural diversity is presented. This report is divided into the following sections: ... Read More	2003
69.	Transition from Prison to the Community [Videoconference Held February 12, 2003] [Participant's Manual] Information regarding the National Institute of Corrections' transition initiative and model, based on extensive practitioner input, and created by Abt Associates and NIC for use by state ... Read More	2003
70.	Children of Prisoners: Children of Promise [Videoconference Held June 18, 2003] The problems and greatest needs of incarcerated parents and caretakers with regard to their children are identified. This videoconference also addresses: problems and issues that children of ... Read More	2003
71.	NDCS and Bellevue University's Partnership in Education Program Evaluation Form The Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services (NDCS) and Bellevue University have a partnership providing college credit for NDCS preservice and inservice training. A form to determine the amount of ... Read More	2003
72.	Building New Employee Success with an Effective Field Training Officer (FTO) Program [Videoconference Held August 20, 2003] The development of a formal new employee on-the-job (OTJ) program based on a corrections-specific FTO model is explained during this 3-hour program. This broadcast covers: assessing the current FTO ... Read More	2003
73.	Hostage Negotiation Study Guide A basic guide that should allow agencies "to successfully handle various law enforcement training activities safely and professionally" is provided. Sections of this study guide include: hostage ... Read More	2003
74.	Responding to Prisoner Rape, PREA Part 2 The second phase of a multi-part program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. "Assessing Your Agency's Response ... Read More	2003
75.	Ethics Toolkit: Enhancing Law Enforcement Ethics in a Community Policing Environment Material useful to the promotion of law enforcement's ethical standards is provided. The bulk of the toolkit is contained on the CD-ROM: introduction; what the Law Enforcement Oath of Honor is; ... Read More	2003
76.	The Management of Dangerous Sex Offenders: A European Perspective A summary of a conference regarding a partnership model for police and probation service in the UK to manage registered sex offenders, violent, and other dangerous offenders is provided (p. 1). ... Read More	2003
77.	Youthful Offenders in Adult Corrections: Effective Interventions [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held September 15-19, 2003] This 32-hour program presents a research-based, practical curriculum that teaches principles and implementation of effective interventions ("what works") within the context of managing youthful ... Read More	2003
78.	Vermont Correctional Academy; The College of St. Joseph: Home of the Vermont Correctional Academy Access to information about this academy can be found at this website. Point of entry include: Phase I (20-day schedule); FAQ's about Phase 1; Academy Rules (e.g. introduction, the Honor System, ... Read More	2004
79.	Performance-Based Practices for the Administration of Law Enforcement Training Performance-based standards for law enforcement training administration are presented. Performance-based practices include: agency staff demonstrate competency in their assigned duties; staff and ... Read More	2004
80.	Correctional Services Toolbox Online training programs for both custodial and community corrections officers are available at this website. Points of entry include: Induction; New Recruits Training Program; Team Leaders Training ... Read More	2004
81.	Transformational Change: Theory and Practice: NIC e-Learning Program Effective strategies for implementing change within a correctional agency are explained. Topics covered are: the nature of change; leading change within the organization; Concerns-Based Adoption ... Read More	2004
82.	Program Planning and Design: NIC e-Learning Program The inclusion of effective intervention principles in a program's design is described. Topics discussed include: what makes a good program; planning; principles of effective intervention; and ... Read More	2004
83.	Empirical Evidence on the Importance of Training and Experience in Using the Level of Service Inventory-Revised The need for training to ensure the effective use of the LSI-R is discussed. This article contains the following sections: about this risk/need assessment tool; research on the importance of ... Read More	2004
84.	Building Leadership Development Systems in Juvenile Justice Agencies [Participant's Manual] The development and implementation of an in-house leadership and management development system (within existing agency parameters) are discussed during this 30-hour course. Sections of this manual ... Read More	2004
85.	The Principles of Effective Interventions: Results and Lessons Learned from Ohio The keystone of effective interventions is offender assessment. This observation is explained during this PowerPoint presentation. Sections of this presentation are: overview of effective ... Read More	2004
86.	Addressing Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders Curriculum: Instructor's Guide [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual] Complex issues surrounding staff sexual misconduct are addressed during this 36-hour training program. Modules comprising this curriculum are: defining staff sexual misconduct with offenders; state ... Read More	2004
87.	A Town Hall Meeting - Addressing the Prison Rape Elimination Act [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 2-hour program in a town hall format was broadcast live from the American Correctional Association's Winter Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on January 10, 2005. The discussion panel includes ... Read More	2004
88.	Effectively Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in Corrections [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual] A 16-hour training program on how to manage up to four generations in one workplace is presented. Four modules comprise this program: generations through the ages; agency culture and age-old ... Read More	2004
89.	Building Agency Success: Developing an Effective FTO/OJT Training Program [Distance Learning Training Program: Videoconference Held August 17-19, 2004] [Participant's Manual] This 3-day broadcast program provides participants with the knowledge and skills to develop a formal on-the-job training (OJT) program for new employees based on a corrections-specific FTO model. It ... Read More	2004
90.	Facing Prison Rape, PREA Part 1 The first part of a multi-phase program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. Contents include "Facing Prison Rape" an ... Read More	2004
91.	Facing Prison Rape, PREA Part 1 The first part of a multi-phase program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. This 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast ... Read More	2004
92.	Responding to Prisoner Rape, PREA Part 2 The second phase of a multi-part program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. The video "Responding to Prison ... Read More	2004
93.	What Are They Thinking?; Thinking for a Change Two-Day Curriculum A two-day curriculum covering the Thinking Reports and Problem Solving process utilized in the Thinking for a Change program is provided. Objectives for this staff training program are: present and ... Read More	2004
94.	NIC Offers Professional Training for Practitioners Providing Employment Services to People with Criminal Records Brief descriptions of curricula developed to meet the needs of employment service providers are supplied.... Read More	2004
95.	Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals, June 1, 2004 - May 31, 2005 Describes the training programs and technical assistance available from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Academy Division through an interagency partnership with the Office of Juvenile ... Read More	2004
96.	Police Training Officer (PTO) Program; COPS Office: PTO Program Resources that support the implementation of the Police Training Officer (PTO, similar to FTO) Program, "an alternative model for field training that would incorporate community policing and problem ... Read More	2004
97.	Effective Communication/Motivational Strategies in Assessing and Overcoming Resistance to Change [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual] A 32-hour training program that will "provide practitioners, who are working with resistive, chemically dependent or criminal populations, with specific knowledge, skills and techniques to more ... Read More	2004
98.	Classification of High-Risk Offenders [Videoconference Held September 1, 2004] Prison systems experience continued pressure to house offenders in the most appropriate setting possible. While most correctional systems have implemented objective classification systems that have ... Read More	2004
99.	Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program: Volumes I-IV "The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) is both doctrine and policy for designing, developing, conducting and evaluating exercises. HSEEP is a threat- and performance-based ... Read More	2004
100.	IADLEST POST-Net Access to information useful in the innovative training of officers is provided at this website. Points of entry include: mission; projects; officers; state members; memberships; about POST-Net; ... Read More	2004
101.	Interpersonal Communications in the Correctional Setting: IPC A training program explaining the basic communication skills model which has been used by correctional agencies for more than thirty-five years to train officers and counselors. . . developed by ... Read More	2004
102.	Correctional Staff Wellness: Making Choices Toward a Higher Level of Total Health and Well Being [Videoconference Held June 16, 2004] The importance of staff wellness in a correctional environment is focused on during this 3-hour broadcast. Topics discussed include: mental and physical health; substance abuse; how to recognize and ... Read More	2004
103.	Thinking for a Change: Sustaining Program Integrity After Implementation [Videoconference Held April 28, 2004] Designed for individuals and agencies currently using the Thinking for a Change program, this 3-hour broadcast will address the necessary skills and tools for administrators and facilitators of the ... Read More	2004
104.	Results of the Offender Workforce Development Specialist Post-Training Survey Results from a "post-training survey to assess the usability of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the course [Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS)] content by the participant once ... Read More	2005
105.	State and Local Law Enforcement Training Academies, 2002 ... Read More	2005
106.	Mock Disaster 2004 Access to the streaming video for "Mock Disaster 2004" can be found at this website. This presentation offers highlights of what happened at the event. Participants received training in the ... Read More	2005
107.	Career Resource Centers A collection of resources for use in a correctional facility Career Center is provided on these 3 computer disks. Contents include (1) a computer assisted Career Clerk training program. Modules of ... Read More	2005
108.	Collaboration: A Training Curriculum to Enhance the Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Teams: Instructional Manual A curriculum designed to assist multi-disciplinary criminal justice teams in establishing or enhancing collaborative relationships is supplied (p. vii). Three chapters make up this manual: general ... Read More	2005
109.	BJS/JRSA National Conference Presentation Archive This website provides access to presentation material from U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance/Justice Research and Statistics Association National Conferences.... Read More	2005
110.	Addressing Staff Sexual Misconduct with Youth Materials used during this training program addressing staff sexual misconduct with youth are available at this website. Participants of this course will be able to: define and understand the scope ... Read More	2005
111.	Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual] The use of motivational interviewing during the case management process is covered during this 10-hour course. Modules include: setting the context; motivational interviewing; assess motivation; ... Read More	2005
112.	Core Competency Curriculum Guidelines Ten core competencies and associated curriculum for effective court management are described. These are: purposes and responsibilities of courts; caseflow management; leadership; visioning and ... Read More	2005
113.	Critical Elements of Re-Entry/Continuing Care Systems [Participant's Manual] "Using a three-phase process [during this 36-hour course] to plan, create, and evaluate reentry/continuing care systems, participant teams plan ways to help juvenile offenders from their ... Read More	2005
114.	Graduated Sanctions: Effective Intervention Strategies for Addressing Delinquency [Videoconference Held March 22, 2005] The use of graduated sanctions which "has become the predominant conceptual framework for organizing interventions with juvenile offenders" is discussed. The utilization of the graduated sanctions ... Read More	2005
115.	Speaking Up: Discussing Prison Sexual Assault: A Tool Kit Designed to Assist Facility Staff in Educating Women Offenders to Local Sexual Assault Policies and Practices This toolkit provides new female inmates with information related to the prevention of unwanted relationships with other inmates or any personal relationships with staff. Topics discussed include: ... Read More	2005
116.	Speaking Up: Discussing Prison Sexual Assault: A Tool Kit Designed to Assist Facility Staff in Educating Male Offenders to Local Sexual Assault Policies and Practices This toolkit provides new male inmates with information related to the prevention of unwanted relationships with other inmates or any personal relationships with staff. Topics discussed include: the ... Read More	2005
117.	NIC Fiscal Year 2006 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Service Plan for fiscal year 2006 describes opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. The fiscal year extends from ... Read More	2005
118.	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Executive and Senior Levels Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which ... Read More	2005
119.	Presentations Given at the New England Council on Crime and Delinquency: Prison Rape Elimination Act Training Materials for use in training about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) can be found at this website. Four items available here in PowerPoint and PDF formats are: The Prison Rape Elimination Act ... Read More	2005
120.	Avoiding Your Day in Court -- Addressing Training Liability Through Defensible Strategies Liability issues related to correctional training programs are discussed. Participants will be able to: analyze training programs to determine if they are legally defensible; determine the need to ... Read More	2005
121.	Follow-Up Review of Recommendations Pertaining to the Former Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training Progress on recommendations made to rectify problems associated with the training of California correctional peace officers by the Corrections Standards Authority and the Office of Training and ... Read More	2006
122.	Basic Training Manual for Correctional Workers: Instructor's Manual, Generic Version [Lesson Plans] This manual is based on this premise for correctional staff effectiveness: A correctional officer who has been given the means and skills proper to his or her job, and who feels confident about what ... Read More	2006
123.	Islam's Place and Practice of Worship in the Correctional Environment This presentation provides an introductory overview to the masjid (prayer hall or mosque) and the religious worship of Islam and guidance for accommodating Muslim belief and practices in correctional ... Read More	2006
124.	State & Local Training for Law Enforcement Officers Information regarding training from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for state, local, campus, and tribal law enforcement agencies is provided at this website. Entry points are: ... Read More	2006
125.	TB Training Videos for Corrections Ordering information for "[f]ive new training videos based on edited remarks from the TB [tuberculosis] Control in Correctional Facilities satellite broadcast" is provided. Videos available are: ... Read More	2006
126.	Mentoring Children of Prisoners Curriculum The Mentoring Children of Prisoners Curriculum, "designed to prepare mentors to have the kind of meaningful relationships that can contribute to the coping process for children of prisoners and their ... Read More	2006
127.	Achieving Excellence in Correctional Victim Services Through Collaboration [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Crime is everyone's business. It affects entire communities. Too often, crime victims are left to fend for themselves or are forgotten, especially after the court process. Significant progress has ... Read More	2006
128.	Understanding Sex Offenders: An Introductory Curriculum "This curriculum provides information and materials (lecture content, presentation slides, and references) designed to equip knowledgeable trainers to plan and deliver an introductory training on ... Read More	2006
129.	FEMA Independent Study Program: IS-100.LE -- Introduction to the Incident Command System, I-100, for Law Enforcement This website provides access to the online course ICS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement. ICS 100 "describes the history, features and principles, and organizational ... Read More	2006
130.	A Systemic Approach to the Americans with Disabilities Act in Corrections: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program, originally broadcast on February 15, 2006, addresses the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA legislatively impacted the field of corrections when it was signed into law in ... Read More	2006
131.	U.S.N.S.T.A. -- United States National Standards of Training Association Access to information about and from the United States National Standards of Training Association, a group of trainees in law enforcement, corrections, military, and security, is available at this ... Read More	2006
132.	Mid-Level Managers L.E.A.D. Program (Leadership Enrichment and Development) [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual] Leadership basics for mid-level managers are covered. Participants will be able to: define leadership; compare and contrast leadership and management; identify challenges faced by mid-level ... Read More	2006
133.	Victims of Crime -- A Social Work Response: Building Skills to Strengthen Survivors Access is available at this website to "[t]his kit of materials created for a training workshop [that] introduces social work practitioners and students to the field of crime victim assistance and ... Read More	2006
134.	Corrections Agency and IT Preparations for Pandemic Influenza This presentation covers the steps corrections agencies need to take to prepare for an influenza pandemic. Topics discussed include: historic pandemics; why H5N1 Avian Influenza is of concern; ... Read More	2006
135.	Therapeutic Community Curriculum A trainer's manual, PowerPoint presentations, and participant's manual are available at this website. The Therapeutic Community Curriculum" [p]rovides teaching materials for an 11-module training ... Read More	2006
136.	Juvenile Female Offenders: How Do You Meet Their Needs In Your Juvenile Justice Setting? [Participant's Manual] Meeting the needs of juvenile female offenders is discussed during this 1.5-hour training session. Topics covered include: introduction to the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and Office of ... Read More	2006
137.	Making the Media Work for You in the 21st Century [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program, originally broadcast on May 3, 2006, will help agencies build a proactive communication strategy for working in partnership with the media and the public. An agency's ... Read More	2006
138.	Children of Incarcerated Parents: Trainer's Guide [and] Participant Resources Issues affecting the children of incarcerated parents are discussed during this twelve-hour training program. Modules include: what everyone should know -- who the children of incarcerated parents ... Read More	2006
139.	Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth in Custody [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Incidents of sexual abuse of juveniles in custody are reported at a rate 10 times higher than the rate in adult corrections. This 3-hour program, originally broadcast June 28, 2006, addresses this ... Read More	2006
140.	Keeping Our Kids Safe: The Prison Rape Elimination Act and Juvenile Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Administrators An introduction is to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is provided to those individuals who work with youth in the juvenile justice system. This companion training resource kit includes: ... Read More	2006
141.	Emergency Preparedness and Response This self-paced course covers emergency preparation and response in correctional institutions. It also explains how to assess (self-audit) an institution's emergency practices, policies, plans, and ... Read More	2006
142.	Strategic Training Resources A collection of training development material created to support National Institute of Corrections' (NIC) programs that help correctional agencies build their capacity to deliver effective training ... Read More	2006
143.	Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals: Overview of FY2007 Training Programs [for] June 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007 Training programs, satellite/Internet broadcasts, and e-learning are described. Information regarding training programs, information services, technical assistance, the NIC On-Line, and application ... Read More	2006
144.	The Impact of Drug Courts on Justice: Lessons From Studying Drug Courts Copies of overheads from a presentation about the influence drug courts have on participating offenders is examined. Topics discussed include: the drug court innovation; implications for justice and ... Read More	2006
145.	Illustrating Social Sciences Contribution to Crime Policy Through a Systematic Review of Drug Court Effects on Recidivism Overheads from a presentation about using meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of drug courts are provided. Topics discussed include: overview; example review for drug courts; conclusions ... Read More	2006
146.	Surviving a Hostage Incident This presentation provides vital information concerning hostage situations in correctional facilities. Topics discussed include: common reasons for hostage situations in correctional facilities; ... Read More	2006
147.	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Manager and Supervisor Levels Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which ... Read More	2006
148.	Recognizing and Addressing Sexual Abuse, Assault Prevention and Intervention Issues In Your Juvenile Justice Setting: A Companion Workshop to the Overview of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) [Participant's Manual] This Overview Workshop covers PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) in juvenile justice settings. Participants will be able to: recognize signs and symptoms of potential sexual abuse and assault in ... Read More	2006
149.	cit cit crisis intervention teams cit Guidance regarding law enforcement agency change and/or reform “in the most cooperative manner with the least amount of disruption to the operations of the agency” is provided for police managers and ... Read More	2006
150.	Institute for Excellence in Justice Seminars Access to information about upcoming and past seminars is provided at this website. Past seminars (as of February 2007) with presentations are: "Gender-Responsive Strategies: Responding to Women ... Read More	2007
151.	A National Dialogue: Building Bridges to Safer Communities Through Offender Employment [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program will demonstrate how to use the 10-hour Satellite Broadcast, show how the facilitator training DVD can be used for demonstration and education, and introduce the National ... Read More	2007
152.	Victim Assistance Training Online (VAT Online) "VAT Online is a basic victim advocacy training program that offers victim service providers and allied professionals the opportunity to acquire the basic skills and knowledge they need to better ... Read More	2007
153.	A Model for Social Justice: Collaboration Between Faith-Based and Community Organizations and Corrections [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Collaboration between faith-based organizations, community organizations, and corrections has proven to be a cost-effective way to meet agency needs and bring much needed services to offenders. This ... Read More	2007
154.	Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Training Course Manual "The primary purpose of this Core Training Manual is to present the core curriculum and design specifications for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course" (p. 1). Six sections are contained in ... Read More	2007
155.	Administrative Guide: Offender Workforce Development Specialist Partnership Training Program An overview of the Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) Partnership Training Program is provided. Current training is offered by invitation only to teams of twelve people. Modules of ... Read More	2007
156.	PMR: Public and Media Relations: Gaining Confidence and Competence This two-hour DVD training course presents techniques for interacting effectively with the public and press. Modules comprising this course are: why we are doing this; working with the media; ... Read More	2007
157.	After the Crisis Initiative Peer Support Training Curriculum: Preparing Peers to Assist Peers in Preparing for and Recovering from Disasters Participants will be able to: understand the roles that peers can play in both assisting in disaster preparation and providing peer support crisis services following a disaster; understand the goals ... Read More	2007
158.	The Mindful Supervisor: Cognitive Principles in Staff Supervision A PowerPoint presentation for first time correctional supervisors is provided. Sections of this course are: qualities and skill building for supervisors (personal position statement and the ... Read More	2007
159.	Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course Physical Tasks Training Manual This manual sets forth "the core curriculum and design specifications for the portions of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course that pertain to the performance of physically demanding tasks" ... Read More	2007
160.	Pretrial Justice: Principles and Practices This two-hour program discusses strategies for developing an effective pretrial process (e.g., arrest, interview, risk assessment and recommendation, first appearance, post release supervision, and ... Read More	2007
161.	Institute for Excellence in Justice Community Home Page This web-community aims to "ensure that programming, decision making, and policy implementation are aligned with what research concludes are best practices." Sub-communities include Best Practices ... Read More	2007
162.	Diversity Series: Religions, Cultures and Communities The DVD series entitled Diversity Series: Religions, Cultures and Communities "explores some of the many religions and cultures with which law enforcement officials come into contact . . . [and] ... Read More	2007
163.	NIC Fiscal Year 2008 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2008 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information ... Read More	2007
164.	New 2008 Curriculum Training Courses Access is provided by this website to curricula from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Points of entry include: questions and answers about basic recruit training ... Read More	2008
165.	PMR: Public & Media Relations: Take Control of Your Message Strategies and techniques for effectively interacting with the press are covered during this six-hour training session. Participants will be able to: control an interview; conduct a successful news ... Read More	2008
166.	Sharing Gang Intelligence Bridging the Gap: Corrections - Police - Educators [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Gangs are a growing national problem that all elements of the public safety community must effectively manage. Collaboration and information sharing are key to managing gangs effectively and ... Read More	2008
167.	State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training Program Information is provided at this website for the State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (SLATT) Program. Entry points include: about SLATT; frequently asked questions; on-site training; contact ... Read More	2008
168.	If I Want to Change My Behavior: Thinking Matters [Lesson Plan] A facilitator's manual for the Thinking Matters cognitive skills training program is provided. Sections of the guide include: overview; goals of cognitive approaches; introduction; principles of ... Read More	2008
169.	Technical Resource Provider Handbook A guide for correctional service providers who deliver technical assistance or training for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is provided. Sections of this handbook include: purpose; ... Read More	2008
170.	Special Issue on Evaluation of Pilot Programs Evaluations of three inmate cognitive behavioral treatment programs and one staff training course regarding treatment programming are reviewed. These summaries are: "Evaluation of the Pilot Test of ... Read More	2008
171.	No More “My Way or the Highway”: Embracing the 21st Century Workforce [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Collaboration within today’s multigenerational workplace gets everybody involved with a common goal. Today’s workforce poses both challenges and opportunities for agency leaders. Developing effective ... Read More	2008
172.	Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment Training Manual: Based on a Treatment Improvement Protocol TIP 45 “The purpose of this training is to provide instruction to substance abuse treatment staff and related professionals and service providers about the “Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 45: ... Read More	2008
173.	Building Tomorrow's Workforce: An Effective Reentry Strategy [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program, originally broadcast August 2008, focused on the history and benefits of correctional industries and ways to balance competing interests. Employment is a critical factor in ... Read More	2008
174.	Women and Work: Gender Responsivity and Workforce Development [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Strategies for making women offender workplace development programs more responsive to their clients are explained. This 2-day training program, originally broadcast September 24-25, 2008, will ... Read More	2008
175.	Internet Access for Prisoners: Annotated Webliography These copies of presentation overheads provide links to material regarding the use of the Internet by incarcerated offenders. Sections cover: the necessity of the Internet as a tool for survival and ... Read More	2008
176.	NIC Fiscal Year 2009 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2009 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information ... Read More	2008
177.	The Six Moving Parts of Correctional Training Effectiveness "This paper presents the concept of 'The Six Moving Parts of Correctional Employee Training,' a model for integrating strategy into the organization's approach to training" (p.1). Sections of this ... Read More	2009
178.	From the Battlefront to the Homefront: Welcoming Employees Back to Work The government deploys thousands of valuable corrections employees to serve the country each year. Thus, it is in the best interest of correctional agencies to be proactive in establishing programs ... Read More	2009
179.	NJCSA Certification Information is provided at this website about the National Juvenile Court Services Association (NJCSA) and its services. Points of entry include: open Professional Juvenile Justice Administrator ... Read More	2009
180.	Using Labor Market Information to Promote Positive Employment Outcomes for Offenders “This instructional disk is intended to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Labor Market Information (LMI) and give you the informational tools to increase short-term and long-term ... Read More	2009
181.	Victim Impact: Listen and Learn Facilitator Manual [and] Participant Workbook [Lesson Plans and Participant's Manual] This 32-hour program shows offenders the impact of their crimes on their victims. Units comprising this course are: getting started; introduction to victim impact; property crime; assault; robbery; ... Read More	2009
182.	State and Local Law Enforcement Training Academies, 2006 ... Read More	2009
183.	Smart Responses in Tough Times: Achieving Better Outcomes for People with Mental Illnesses Involved in the Criminal Justice System: BJA National Technical Assistance and Training Event, July 15-17, 2009 This event focused on strategies for improving the way state and local agencies and community-based organizations deliver their services to mentally ill adults and juveniles involved with the ... Read More	2009
184.	Innovative Reentry Strategies: The Emerging Role of Correctional Industries [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program, originally broadcast October 7, 2009, is part 2 of the National Institute of Corrections series on correctional industries and is entitled “Innovative Reentry Strategies: The ... Read More	2009
185.	Essential Skills for New Supervisors Making the transition from line staff to supervisor calls for developing new skills and competencies as well as a major shift in mindset from doing one’s own work to supervising the work of ... Read More	2009
186.	Corrections Budgets in Free Fall: Finding Opportunities in Turbulent Times [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Budget reductions don’t discriminate. Correctional agencies are being hit hard in these tough economic times with no relief from mandates. Prisons, jails, and community corrections are all faced with ... Read More	2009
187.	Implementing Motivational Interviewing in Correctional Settings: An Interview with Dr. William Miller This presentation is an extended interview with Dr. William Miller regarding the utilization of motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings. Topics discussed include: background of MI; MI ... Read More	2009
188.	Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections: All Corrections Disciplines, Jails, Prisons, [and] Community Corrections [Service Plan: October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010] The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2010 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information ... Read More	2009
189.	Your Role: Responding to Sexual Abuse This self-paced course will enable participants to "learn an appropriate initial response to sexual abuse or misconduct in a correctional facility . . . whether the assault was observed or reported ... Read More	2009
190.	Effectively Managing Aging and Geriatric Offenders [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program, originally broadcast March 11, 2010, will interest anyone dealing with geriatric offenders. Issues covered during this presentation include who geriatric offenders are, awareness ... Read More	2010
191.	Supervising Low-Level Sex Offenders in the Community: An Integrated Model This training program “is a collaborative response to supervising sex offenders and focuses on the role of probation and parole officers. The curriculum uses an interactive format to help staff ... Read More	2010

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Yesterday	Independent Review of Policies and Procedures of Correctional Facilities Operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Problems found during an investigation of correctional facilities operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Officer are reported. Sections of this independent review include: summary of ... Accession Number: 022006.
Yesterday	Implementing Restorative Justice: A Guide for Schools This guide provides “School personnel with practical strategies to apply restorative justice” (p. 5). Sections of this publication include; why schools should use restorative justice; school ... Accession Number: 024050.
Sep. 01, 2010	Coaching Packets “Each of these Coaching Packets provides an overview of a key topic related to successful offender reentry, concrete strategies and key steps for enhancing practice in this area, and a "self ... Accession Number: 024641.
Sep. 01, 2010	The School-to-Prison Pipeline…and Back: Obstacles and Remedies for the Re-Enrollment of Adjudicated Youth “In this article, [the authors] consider the disturbing reluctance of schools to allow delinquent youth to continue their education and the high dropout rates for youth returning from juvenile ... Accession Number: 024642.
Sep. 01, 2010	Florida Model Jail Standards In addition to the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS), this website provides access to: FMJS--Revisions Highlighted (07/31/09); August 2010 Jail Inspectors Class Memo; Tallahassee Inspectors Class ... Accession Number: 024624.
Sep. 01, 2010	The NAMI NJ Do and Don’t Card for Law Enforcement Education: Mental Illness Crisis This pocket card explains what to do and not to do when interacting with mentally ill people during a crisis. Accession Number: 024632.
Sep. 01, 2010	Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, 2007 Those people involved with juveniles under probation will find this fact sheet interesting. Observations made include: one-third of all delinquency cases disposed in 2007 received probation as the ... Accession Number: 024633.
Sep. 01, 2010	Static-99 Clearinghouse A wealth of information regarding this sex offender risk assessment instrument for adult males is available at this website. Points of entry are Static-99 documents, training, Static-2002 documents, ... Accession Number: 024635.
Sep. 01, 2010	National GAINS Center “The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with ... Accession Number: 024625.
Sep. 01, 2010	Establishing and Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility upon Release from Public Institutions Individuals involved in acquiring Medicaid benefits for mentally ill ex-offenders returning to the community will find the lessons learned from this study helpful. The development and implementation ... Accession Number: 024645.
Sep. 01, 2010	Prisons and Terrorism: Radicalization and De-Radicalization in 15 Countries Anyone involved with prisons should read this report. It “identifies trade-offs and dilemmas but also principles and best practices that will help governments and policymakers spot new ideas and ... Accession Number: 024646.
Sep. 01, 2010	State Correctional System Officers’ Retirement Programs: Results from a 50-State Survey This information will be of interest to people involved with the retirement of state correctional system officers. Responses from this survey cover whether a separate retirement system exists for ... Accession Number: 024649.
Sep. 01, 2010	Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09 Results from the second National Inmate Survey (NIS-2) documenting inmate sexual assault are presented. The NIS-2 “is part of the National Prison Rape Statistics Program, which collects ... Accession Number: 024652.
Sep. 01, 2010	Policies and Procedures of the Illinois Juvenile Justice System This report provides an overview of the Illinois juvenile justice system including the processes related to an incident, police custody and arrest, pre-trial, trial or plea, sentencing hearing, ... Accession Number: 024653.
Aug. 30, 2010	Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2007 Statistics regarding juvenile court cases are organized according to counts and trends, gender, race, age, detention, intake decision, waiver to criminal court, and adjudication and disposition. Accession Number: 024634.
Aug. 30, 2010	Project POOCH Information about and from Project POOCH can be found on this website. Project POOCH (Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change with Hounds) is a program began in 1993 at the MacLaren Youth Correctional ... Accession Number: 024609.
Aug. 30, 2010	A History of Prison Inmate-Animal Interaction Programs The use of animal-facilitated programming in prisons is examined. This is done with a detailed look at historic precedents and current programs. While more research is needed, it appears that animal ... Accession Number: 024604.
Aug. 30, 2010	Pound Puppies: The Rehabilitative Uses of Dogs in Correctional Facilities This article provides a nice overview of the role dogs can play in an inmate’s rehabilitation. Topics discussed include: the roots of animal therapy; three types of assistance dog training—guide dog, ... Accession Number: 024605.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Experiences of Offenders in a Prison Canine Program The experiences of participants in the prison-based Indiana Canine Assistant and Adolescent Network (ICAAN) are explored. Findings are presented for the following themes—patience, parenting skills, ... Accession Number: 024606.
Aug. 30, 2010	Perspectives of Youth in an Animal-Centered Correctional Vocational Program: A Qualitative Evaluation of Project Pooch The experiences of incarcerated youth participating in the Project POOCH program are explored. Global themes reported are: patience and responsibility; developing a relationship; work ... Accession Number: 024608.
Aug. 30, 2010	Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense The need to fund services for juveniles affected by traumatic events is explained. Topics discussed include traumatic experiences affect on brain development in children; traumatic brain injury and ... Accession Number: 024619.
Aug. 30, 2010	Prison Count 2010: State Population Declines for the First Time in 38 Years The 0.3% drop in the number of individuals held in U.S. prisons (from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009) is discussed. Sections of this brief cover the wide range of state trends, what is ... Accession Number: 024620.
Aug. 30, 2010	Cities Pave the Way: Promising Reentry Policies that Promote Local Hiring of People with Criminal Records Individuals involved with helping ex-offenders find employment after their release from incarceration will find this guide very interesting. It “assembles the most promising local policies that ... Accession Number: 024622.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Real Costs and Benefits of Change: Finding Opportunities for Reform During Difficult Fiscal Times Individuals advocating for cost-effective juvenile justice reform need to turn to this guide “to help reinforce the value, both in terms of dollars and substance, of progressive programming for ... Accession Number: 024621.
Aug. 30, 2010	Expanding Opportunity: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated in the Green Economy This paper can help individuals “in their work to overcome systemic barriers and fundamentally transform the opportunities of people with criminal records in society and build healthy communities of ... Accession Number: 024626.
Aug. 30, 2010	The High Budgetary Cost of Incarceration Anyone interested or involved in reducing correctional expenditures should read this paper. Sections following an executive summary are an introduction; incarceration nation; cost, punishment; the ... Accession Number: 024627.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Impact of Parental Imprisonment on Children This report is necessary reading for those people involved with the children of inmates. It brings together what is known about how children are impacted by a parent’s imprisonment and offers ... Accession Number: 024628.
Aug. 30, 2010	System Change Accomplishments of the Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Returning Home Initiative Individuals looking to establish a supportive program for housing people being released from prison will find the challenges and successes of the Returning Home Initiative useful in formulating their ... Accession Number: 024631.
Aug. 26, 2010	Sexual Assault in Jail and Juvenile Facilities: Promising Practices for Prevention and Response: Final Report This is essential reading for anyone tasked with eradicating the sexual assault of incarcerated individuals. Eleven promising practices are described: leaders who promote values; officials who seek ... Accession Number: 024644.
Aug. 26, 2010	A Guidebook for Less-Lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions “This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational ... Accession Number: 024647.
Aug. 24, 2010	Volunteer Programs: Enhancing Public Safety by Leveraging Resources: A Resource Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies This publication is “a resource guide for chiefs of police, sheriffs, and other executives of state and local law enforcement agencies interested in establishing or enhancing volunteer programs ... Accession Number: 024567.
Aug. 23, 2010	Evaluation of the Ridge House Residential Program: Final Report The effectiveness of the Ridge House program to reduce recidivism is examined. Ridge House is a “spiritually-based, short-term transitional housing program that provides substance abuse treatment and ... Accession Number: 024568.
Aug. 23, 2010	It’s About Time: Aging Prisoners, Increasing Costs, and Geriatric Release This report, “based upon a statutory review of geriatric release provisions…offers recommendations for responding to the disparities between geriatric release policies and practice” (p.2). Agencies ... Accession Number: 024569.
Aug. 23, 2010	Making Things Right: Meaningful Community Service for Juvenile Offenders Issues surrounding juveniles doing community service are addressed. Topics discussed include: what community service is; meaningful community service; community in three jurisdictions—Deschutes ... Accession Number: 024566.
Aug. 23, 2010	Reentry Programs Database This searchable database includes “descriptions of reentry programs and initiatives from across the country…[which] highlight promising efforts that may provide valuable ideas for policymakers to ... Accession Number: 024579.
Aug. 23, 2010	Office of Justice Programs’ Management of Its Offender Reentry Initiatives Results from an evaluation of the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP’s) two major offender reentry initiatives are presented and analyzed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024581.
Aug. 23, 2010	The California Miracle: Drastically Reduced Youth Incarceration, Drastically Reduced Youth Crime Individuals interested in the relationship between reduced youth crime and reduced incarceration of youth should read this article. Its authors investigated juvenile incarceration and crime trends ... Accession Number: 024576.
Aug. 23, 2010	PA-CO-OCCURRING.ORG: Co-Occurring Resource & Information Center While local sources of information may be specific to Pennsylvania, the majority of the information on this website can benefit those who are suffering from co-occurring disorders and those who are ... Accession Number: 024582.
Aug. 23, 2010	Recidivism Drops in Those Supervised by MH Courts A short overview of findings by North Carolina State University researchers is presented. During a two-year period, 72% of those who completed the mental health court process where not rearrested. ... Accession Number: 024577.
Aug. 23, 2010	Strengthening Sex Offenders’ Spouses This detailed outline covers sex offender chaperone training. Topics discussed include: reasons to train partners and others as chaperones; what chaperones must know; chaperone strengths; chaperone ... Accession Number: 024583.
Aug. 23, 2010	LRA [Less Restrictive Alternative] Chaperone Information Guide and Training Protocol This guide “is intended to assist those individuals who have elected to serve as a volunteer chaperone for an individually who is civilly committed [and]…is also intended to serve as a training tool” ... Accession Number: 024584.
Aug. 23, 2010	Prisoners' Right to Read: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights This document explains why inmates have a right to particular forms of information while incarcerated. Accession Number: 024585.
Aug. 19, 2010	New Jail Planning: Getting It Right Lessons learned from four communities that built new jails are related. This is done by utilizing the four major steps of the Facility Developmental Process model: determine the need and feasibility; ... Accession Number: 024347.
Aug. 18, 2010	Guide to the State Juvenile Justice Profiles "This bulletin introduces users to the history, content, and design of the State Juvenile Justice Profiles web site" (p. 1). Sections comprising this publication are: introduction; the Great Debate ... Accession Number: 021940.
Aug. 18, 2010	TPC Case Management Handbook: An Integrated Case Management Approach “This handbook is designed for teams of correctional and noncorrectional staff at the policy, management, and line staff levels who have been charged with implementing improvements in supervision and ... Accession Number: 024393.
Aug. 17, 2010	Supervising Low-Level Sex Offenders in the Community: An Integrated Model This training program “is a collaborative response to supervising sex offenders and focuses on the role of probation and parole officers. The curriculum uses an interactive format to help staff ... Accession Number: 024623.
Aug. 17, 2010	Section 9. Risk Assessment Instrument The development of a risk assessment tool to be used at the detention intake of a juvenile offender is described. This document covers goals, key elements, history, collaboration, implementation, ... Accession Number: 024552.
Aug. 17, 2010	Ohio Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool The creation and validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System is explained. Two documents comprise this collection: “Creation and Validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System: Final Report” by ... Accession Number: 024551.
Aug. 17, 2010	Locked Up & Out: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth in Louisiana’s Juvenile Justice System The strategies offered for addressing the challenges LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth must deal with in correctional facilities will provide guidance for other correctional ... Accession Number: 024560.
Aug. 17, 2010	Report: Lane County’s Public Safety Risk Assessment Tool The development and validity of the Risk Assessment Tool (RAT), a “semi automated computer database that is used by the State Court Pretrial Services Office in partnership with the Lane County ... Accession Number: 024550.
Aug. 17, 2010	Tracking Inmates and Locating Staff with Active Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): Early Lessons Learned in One U.S. Correctional Facility The use of active radio-frequency identification (RFID) to strengthen a correctional agency’s operations and safety is investigated. Four chapters are contained in this report: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024557.
Aug. 17, 2010	Racine County Pretrial Risk Assessment Information regarding the Racine Pretrial Risk Assessment process is provided. Individuals thinking about creating pretrial risk assessments should look over the material in this packet. Documents ... Accession Number: 024549.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Risk Assessment and Case Classification: A Case Study The use of the Pretrial Bond Supervision (PTBS) program to objectively make recommendations to judges about cash bonds or “supervised release” is explained. This article discusses: the primary ... Accession Number: 024556.
Aug. 17, 2010	Overview of Research Findings on Pretrial Risk Assessment and Pretrial Supervision If you are contemplating the use of another agency’s pretrial risk assessment tool without modification to your own organization’s needs you may want to read this report. The use of pretrial risk ... Accession Number: 024555.
Aug. 17, 2010	Examining the Potential Use of a Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool in King County, Washington: Final Report If you are thinking of using a pretrial risk tool in your area, this publication may answer some of the questions you have. Sections of this report include: introduction; benefits and questions ... Accession Number: 024554.
Aug. 17, 2010	The Looming Challenge of Dementia in Corrections Issues related to inmates with dementia are discussed. Sections of this article are: addressing the problem; tip of the iceberg—40 year forecast; we need to do better at early detention; once ... Accession Number: 024546.
Aug. 17, 2010	Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) This pretrial assessment instrument is a great resource for developing and implementing or retuning such a tool for your agency. This collection contains: “VPRAI Instruction Manual Version 1.2”; "VA ... Accession Number: 024545.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) This should be the first stop on your search for pretrial services information. Points of entry are: about PJI; PJI’s services; pretrial services; analysis and research; diversion programs; ... Accession Number: 024553.
Aug. 17, 2010	Operation of GAF in a Correctional Setting The use of the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) in a correctional setting is explained. Accession Number: 024563.
Aug. 10, 2010	A Case Study of Incarcerated Males Participating in a Canine Training Program The potential benefits realized through the use of a canine training program in a correctional facility are investigated. The inmates train assistance, therapy, rescue, and medical alert canines. ... Accession Number: 024607.
Aug. 10, 2010	Mortality in Local Jails, 2000-2007 Statistics about the 8,110 inmate deaths occurring in local jails during 2000-2007 are presented. Some findings are: over 80% of U.S. jails had no deaths in their custody; 53% of all deaths were due ... Accession Number: 024540.

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