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2012
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This guidebook “is the second book in the APEX Guidebook series and is designed to help correctional practitioners deepen their knowledge of the Public Safety Model domains. It offers practical suggestions for improving performance and creating posit... Read More
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2012
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“Culture, including beliefs, assumptions, values, norms, and practices in an organization, determines the success of an organization’s performance and change efforts. This book helps illuminate the role culture plays in an organization that is strivi... Read More
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2011
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“Through extensive research and analysis, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering the field of corrections a comprehensive business model entitled the APEX (Achieving Performance Excellence) Initiative. The APEX Initiative is an agenc... Read More
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2011
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“This article examines the impact of a continuous on-site training model to advance the implementation of evidence-based practices in correctional settings” (p. 5). Information from this article can be used in the development and implementation of yo... Read More
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2010
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The impact of external and internal forces on “corrections policy innovation in which measures to control prison populations and enhance service delivery were implemented despite challenging institutional and social environments” is examined (p. 2). ... Read More
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2009
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"This paper evaluates change management as an imperative for success for the individual leader and his or her organization" (p. 1). Sections following an abstract include: introduction; dimensions of change; the adaptive leader's paradigmatic framew... Read More
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2009
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Those "differing attributes [of transformational and servant leadership] are analyzed in this paper to determine which model promises to be more effective in implementing organizational change management" (p. 2). In addition to an abstract, this docu... Read More
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2008
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“This report offers a network-based, collaborative innovation framework to explain how government agencies (federal, state, and local) can partner with varied external networks and communities -- including citizen networks, nonprofit organizations, a... Read More
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2008
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"The purpose of this guidebook is to assist local units of government to determine and transition to the correctional services delivery system appropriate for them" (p. 1). Sections making up this report include: introduction to delivery systems; co... Read More
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2008
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"[S]uccessful strategies and programs for addressing the problem of sexual violence in state prisons" are presented (p. ii). Innovative practices in 11 states include: confronting sexual violence in prisons; changing correctional culture -- leadersh... Read More
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2007
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“This guide, a product of the National institute of Corrections’ (NIC’s) Institutional Culture Initiative, presents a model designed to produce higher quality work, build collaboration and interdependence, create safer and more secure environments, a... Read More
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2006
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Contents of these proceedings are: meeting highlights; "Open Forum: Hot Topics for Discussion"; "Understanding Culture: The Root of It All" by Carol Flaherty-Zonis; "NIC Information Center Briefing" by Sandy Schilling and Josh Stengel; "Analyzing ... Read More
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2005
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A tool for "guid[ing] organizations in their self-assessment and planning for implementation of evidence-based practices for community corrections" is provided (p. 1). Eighteen components are organized into four areas: administration and planning; h... Read More
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2005
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Outcome and process measures used to gage the effectiveness of the Integrated Model in reducing offender recidivism are presented. Each component found within a measure has information regarding its definition, tool/data source, description, frequenc... Read More
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2005
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The implementation of evidence-based practices that can significantly reduce the recidivism of offenders is explained. This paper covers: an integrated model of implementation; evidence-based practice; eight evidence-based principles for effective i... Read More
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2004
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The significant reduction of offender recidivism in community corrections by implementing a series of evidence-based practices is explained (p. 1). This article is comprised of the following sections: overview; an integrated model of implementation;... Read More
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2004
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The use of Rensis Likert's Organizational Climate Survey by the National Institute of Corrections and the Crime and Justice Institute's Implementing Effective Correctional Management of Offenders in the Community Inititative's National Project Team "... Read More
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2004
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Informational elements needed for outcome measures, system process measures, program measures, and individual performance measures for evidence based practices, system process measures for organizational development, and system process measures for c... Read More
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2004
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Organizational development (OD) concepts and strategies that foster organizational change and reform are described. Sections of this publication include: changing the way business is done -- the integrated model; organizational case management; the ... Read More
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2004
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An introduction to an integrated model for the implementation of evidence-based principles in community corrections is provided. This document contains the following sections: overview; the project; the challenge of implementation; the Integrated Mod... Read More
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2003
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Lessons learned about identifying the factors that shape an institution's culture and attempting to change that culture are discussed during this 3-hour training program. This videoconference covers: the importance and value of examining institutiona... Read More
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1995
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This supplement describes the communications audits, technical assistance, and small grant projects supported by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) during this communications improvement program. The report summarizes communication issues an... Read More
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1993
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Designed specifically for correctional trainers from all areas of corrections, this twenty-four-hour seminar instructs participants in the development of a strategic action plan that will link training with agency needs. Communication styles, individ... Read More
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1991
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The different stages of the Planning Model are described. They include: Identifying community interests and offender requirements; Surveying services that are internal and external to the organization; Updating the mission (purpose of the business); ... Read More
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