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2009
The annual Mock Prison Riot is held at the former WV Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia. The purpose of the riot is to showcase emerging corrections and law enforcement technologies and to give corrections officers and tactical team members a... Read More
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2008 NIC Publication
This manual provides guidance that “will enable an agency staffing administrator to set up an agency staffing analysis unit and produce a staffing analysis report for an entire agency” (p.xi). Chapters contained in this publication are: introduction ... Read More
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2004 NIC Publication
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 become quite effective in identifying inmates for th... Read More
2003 NIC Publication
Training and practical experience in the techniques and skills of Co-Active coaching as the foundation of a leadership culture are provided during this 36-hour program. Topics covered include: leadership culture; coaching principles; commitment and ... Read More
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2003 NIC Publication
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
2003 NIC Publication
The development of both external and internal prison classification procedures are covered during this 36-hour program. Sections of this manual address: action planning; evaluation standards for classification; internal classification; high risk and... Read More
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2002 NIC Publication
This videoconference provides Information regarding cooperation between correctional agencies and mental health authorities to ensure continuity of care and adequate treatment for offenders with mental illness or mental health problems. Participants ... Read More
2001 NIC Publication
Religious programming issues are discussed. Topics briefly covered include: what is the practice of religion in corrections today; the reality of conversion; the role of the chaplain and religious program and how it relates to the agency's mission; ... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
The text of and overheads used during a presentation about prison classification are provided. This session addresses: strategies for managing trends; standardization of policy application; the system viewed from a macro level; system integration; i... Read More
2001 NIC Publication
Information and resources that address the unique challenges of providing health services to youthful offenders are provided through this 20-hour training program. This manual is divided into the following sections: adolescent development; trends a... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
Common health-based risk factors, programmatic guidelines, and various methods of suicide prevention are discussed during this 20-hour course. This manual contains sections about: the importance of suicide prevention to prison administrators and cli... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
Supplemental resources for the training program "Emergency Preparedness Assessment" (NIC accession no. 006995) are presented. Contents directly related to emergency plans include: Interim Commander checklist; Incident Commander checklist; Prison Ope... Read More
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1996 NIC Publication
Designed to provide volunteers with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful within the institution, this training curriculum covers various topics, including the volunteer code of conduct, contraband and security, Freedom of Information a... Read More
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1996 NIC Publication
Fifty-three departments of corrections responded to a survey regarding sexual misconduct by correctional staff, defined as sexual interactions between staff and inmates. Responses are summarized and tabulated in areas including: legislation; litigati... Read More
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1988 NIC Publication
Objectives of this pilot course include: identifying administrative, supervisory, line staff and inmate perspectives on cross-gender supervision; identifying potential barriers to increased cross-gender assignments from other custody staff; identifyi... Read More
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1981 NIC Publication
Title of project: Development of Training Programs and Materials in Response to Prison Violence.... Read More
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