Many organizations struggle with implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP). Throughout the criminal justice system there are a variety of examples of programs and initiatives that failed because of an inability to implement them successfully. Before organizational change takes hold, organizations must understand the influence that employees and stakeholders will have on the change process.

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Invited by Congressman Danny K. Davis, Illinois 7th District, NIC participated in a panel discussion at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference 2024 on “The Big Picture: The Barriers to Successful Reentry.” Representing NIC was Ronald Taylor, Chief, Prisons Division.

The conference forum addressed the critical issue of reentry, emphasizing the structural challenges

Much appreciation goes to the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association (SRLEEA) for its granting of the President's Achievement Award to the National Institute of Corrections. Acting Director Holly Busby and Jails Division Chief Stephen Amos were present to receive the award given in recognition of NIC’s many contributions to training the nation’s small and rural sheriffs. The award was

Picture it: It is nearly the year 2200. New arrivals from a prison bus are led into a semi-private cubical where they are greeted by S.A.M (Synthetic Adaptive Machine), the correctional artificial intelligence designed to perform the intake screening and other tasks.  S.A.M can evaluate each person through speech recognition, facial expressions, and their responses to questions, flagging those who