NIC resources for the American Jail Association (AJA) Conference

The number of incarcerated women continues to grow, at rates exceeding those of men. Their entry into the criminal justice system, offense patterns, and levels of risk often follow a different path than men and require more targeted approaches. Correctional administrators need to understand and address these differences to improve outcomes for women offenders.

Assistance is available to local jurisdictions wishing to examine and improve their responses to this population. Agencies with sole or shared responsibility for managing women who come in contact with the criminal justice system can apply for limited, short-term technical assistance. Assistance may focus on women's pathways to criminal behavior and practices that improve outcomes in the community.

With few exceptions, every policy, program and practice impacts women across the corrections continuum (pre-trial, jails, prisons and community corrections.) As the range of topics is so broad, you will find below a list of topics and additional resources. Find a topic, click, and there will be a number of items of interest.

Indian Country comprises lands held in trust for tribes or their members. Tribal justice systems encompass corrections, courts, probation, and law enforcement. Correction services play a critical role in public safety, reentry, and recidivism reduction.

Both tribes and the Bureau of Indian Affairs oversee corrections operations, ensuring compliance with safety and management standards. Correction workers must address staffing, risk management, policy development, and facility maintenance. 

This page provides resources to support Indian Country Corrections in maintaining security, efficiency, and rehabilitation efforts. 

A special thanks goes to the Chief Ignacio Justice Center for the photograph.