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NIC: Serving Those Who Served

Veterans Treatment Courts, A Second Chance For Vets Who Have Lost Their Way

Justice Involved Veterans
Veterans Day
International Visitor Leadership Program: Philippines Delegation

A Philippine delegation participating in the State Department International Visitor Leadership Program meets with NIC. 

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Novel Technologies Corrections Network

NIC is seeking a diverse array of professionals to become part of the Novel Technologies Network.

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NIC Reviews Food Safety for Correctional Facilities

In collaboration with several partners, NIC is now developing food safety resources for correctional facilities. 

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Special thanks to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office of Colorado for this photo of a facility kitchen.
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NIC Services

Learn about Technical Assistance
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Technical Assistance is when NIC CPS's and/or TRP's come to an agency or facility and work in partnership with the local staff to evolve policies, procedures, and practices.

In-Person and Virtual Training
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NIC offers online e-courses that are available at your convenience through the NIC Learn Center. We also offer in-person and Blended VILT (in-person and virtual) training throughout each year on specific courses.

Resources
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NIC has a vast collection of publications produced by its own agency staff about almost every topic in corrections. This includes studies, guides, and evidence-based best practices for agencies of all levels of corrections. In addition, our website also points to many other resources on the internet that might be useful when learning about particular topics.

National Institute of Corrections

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The mission of NIC is to advance public safety by shaping and enhancing correctional policies and practices through leadership, learning, and innovation.

Who does NIC serve?

NIC is dedicated to providing specialized and direct corrections training and resources to line staff, administration, and researchers in tribal, local, state, and federal corrections agencies. NIC does not serve non-governmental corrections organizations (such as private prisons and non-profit programs). 

What does NIC do?

NIC provides training through our catalog of data-driven research as well as our online Learning Management System. We have corrections experts and researchers on staff to answer questions. We also provide technical assistance (on-site training) to agencies and facilities to help evolve their practices in ways that benefit their operations and their communities. We also provide leadership and data to help advance correctional policies, procedures, practices, and operations nationwide.

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NIC does not have funding opportunities available at this time.

At this time, NIC does not have any open funding opportunities. Please check back soon or sign up for our Funding Opportunities & Cooperative Agreements email list.

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