NIC News & Media Release Archive

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships across the corrections field during the Correctional Leadership Association Conference held in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

NIC Director Patrick Mirandy was joined by Community Services Division Chief Robbye Braxton, Acting Prisons Division Chief Scott Richards, and National Programs Advisor Kendall Rhyne to reintroduce NIC’s mission, services, and collaborative opportunities to correctional leaders representing 47 jurisdictions.

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) presents Development of Evidence Informed Learning Resources to Promote Staff Wellness, Well-Being, and the Reduction of Staff Trauma and Organizational Stress in Prison and Jail Settings: Brief Report. The document highlights findings from a multi-phase initiative designed to identify and better understand stress and trauma resources for correctional officers. Grounded in the NIOSH Total Worker Health® framework and the U.S.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) are pleased to announce the selection of Patrick Mirandy as the new NIC Director. Mr. Mirandy officially began his leadership role with NIC on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Unlock the Potential Behind the Badge, Personal & Professional Development Soft-Skills E-Learning Series for Corrections & Law Enforcement

National Institute of Corrections Jails Division Chief Stephen Amos was awarded this week with the Sheriff Michael J. Ashe Jr. Award during the 2025 Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the association and recognizes individuals who embody integrity, innovation, compassion, professionalism, and excellence, leading the way within the field of law enforcement and corrections.

From September 15-19, 2025, sixteen sheriffs from across the country participated in the 2nd session of NIC’s National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) Communicating for Impact course held at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Provided by NIC in collaboration with the Major County Sheriffs of America, this program focuses on enhancing a sheriff’s ability to inspire, motivate, inform, build trust, and lead change, while promoting and supporting their organization’s mission, vision, and values. 

On August 26-27, 2025, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) delivered Working with Women 101 to more than 27 staff from the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Participants included representatives from the state women’s prison, the Dickinson Adult Detention Center/SW Multi-County Correction Center, and selected headquarters staff. 

The National Institute of Corrections invites you to join us for a 90-minute webinar titled An Overview and Basic Application of Operational Medicine in the Correctional Setting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00PM ET. This session will introduce the concept of operational medicine in corrections and preview our fiscal year 2026 three-part webinar series titled Operational Medicine for Prisons and Jails. 

R.E.S.T.O.R.E. is a nonprofit organization aimed at helping formerly incarcerated women through the provision of transitional housing. “We were deeply honored to welcome Kendall Rhyne, National Programs Advisor with the Community Services Division of the National Institute of Corrections, to R.E.S.T.O.R.E.,” the organization said in a statement. 

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections requested Working with Women 101 training for staff at both of their female facilities and selected staff at headquarters. The training was opened with remarks from Chief of Operations Jason Sparks, Deputy Chief of Operations Kelli Davis, and Administrator of Risk Management Natalie Cooper. 

NIC concluded Phase 2 of Correctional Leadership Development training for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) on July 17, 2025. This training targets the executive-level managers of a correctional organization. It simultaneously engages all levels of agency leadership through internal action-based learning strategies at the individual, team, and agency levels. 

NIC partnered with the IDOC to deliver the 2-phase program that began in April 2025. IDOC had 35 (100%) executive leaders from the agency who successfully completed the program.

NIC, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilitated phase 1 of Management Development for the Future (MDF) at the Staff Development Academy in Crozier, Virginia, on June 24-26, 2025. The class began with 35 participants from prisons and community corrections. The opening session began at 8 AM on June 24. Fourteen staff from the VADOC executive team participated. All attendees were welcomed by Chief Deputy Director David Robinson. The executive team joined both in person and virtually.