National Institute of Corrections. Information Center (NICIC) (Aurora CO)
Competency Profile of Training Administrator
Developed as a demonstration during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" session, April 15-16, 1997 in Longmont, CO., this profile contains in brief fo
Large Jail Network Meeting, January 10-12, 1999, Longmont, Colorado; Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting
The issues of post-traumatic stress and critical incidents are addressed.
Results of Data Analysis: NIC Needs Assessment on Correctional Management and Executive Leadership Development
Demographics, turnover, and leadership development for four levels of correctional management (e.g., executive leaders, senior leaders, managers, a
Issues in Jail Operations, 2003: Perspectives from State Jail Inspection Agencies
"[A]reas in which jails tend to be deficient, suggesting the need for new or revised forms of NIC assistance" are identified (p.2).
LJN Exchange, Annual Issue 2004; Large Jail Network Exchange, Annual Issue 2004
This issue includes: Foreword, by Richard Geaither, National Institute of Corrections Jails Division; You Can Do It: Putting an End to Pharmacy Cos
2003 Environmental Scan Update
Changes and forces that may affect the programming of the National Institute of Corrections are analyzed and commented on.
Environmental Scan Update - 2005
Changes and forces that may affect the programming of the National Institute of Corrections are analyzed and commented on.
Interstate Transfer of Prison Inmates in the United States
Results are presented from an investigation into the manner in which prison inmates are transferred between correctional authorities and the reason
LJN Exchange, Annual Issue 2007; Large Jail Network Exchange, Annual Issue 2007
This issue contains: “Foreword” By Richard Geaither; “An Interview with NIC Jails Division Chief Virginia Hutchinson” by Connie Clem; “Applying New
Topics in Community Corrections, Annual Issue 2007: Promising Strategies in Transition from Prison
Issue contents are: “Foreword” by Kermit Humphries; “An Overview of NIC’s Transition from Prison to the Community Initiative” by Peggy B.
An Overview of NIC's Transition from Prison to the Community Initiative
The Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) Initiative, launched by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is described.
Rising to the Challenge of Applying Evidence-Based Practices Across the Spectrum of a State Parole System
The use of evidence-based practices to improve discretionary parole system is explained.
Collaboration and Partnership in the Community: Advancing the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative
"This article examines five key attributes of partnership and collaboration deemed essential as the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) devel
Providing Tools for Risk Reduction Case Management in Parole and Community Corrections
The Kansas Offender Risk Reduction & Reentry Plan (KOR3P) is described.
Improving Parole Outcomes with Performance Leadership and Data: Doing What Works
"This article describes the evolution of the Georgia Parole Board's business-oriented data and performance leadership model" (p. 35).
Working Together to Improve Reentry: Bridging Budgets and Programs, Public and Private, Prison and the Community
Some of the improvements made to Oregon's offender reentry transition process are highlighted.
Creating Better Transitions at Indiana's Plainfield Reentry Educational Facility
This article highlights the "flagship" of Indiana's reentry initiatives -- the Plainfield Reentry Educational Facility (PREF).
Gender-Responsive Reentry in Rhode Island: A Long and Winding Road
Gender-responsive offender reentry efforts for female offenders in Rhode Island are discussed.
Missouri Makes Its Move Toward a New Reentry Philosophy
The use of the Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) model to improve offender transition in Missouri is explained.
Topics in Community Corrections, Annual Issue 2008: Applying Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial Services
Articles in this issue include:
A Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial Services
"This article presents a possible framework for developing research geared toward identifying evidence-based practices in pretrial services" (p.
Improving Pretrial Assessment and Supervision in Colorado
The Colorado Improving Supervised Pretrial Release (CISPR) Project, an innovative pretrial initiative, is described.
Pretrial Defendants: Are They Getting Too Much of a Good Thing?
The use of the Step Forward program offered by the Oakland County Community Corrections Division (OCCCD) is explained.
Charge Specialty and Revictimization by Defendants Charged with Domestic Violence Offenses
Results from a study of the non-specialization of individuals charged with domestic violence (DV) and the relationship between DV and assaultive an
Pretrial Rearrests Among Domestic Violence Defendants in New York City
Pretrial rearrest among New York domestic violence (DV) defendants is examined.
Environmental Scan 2010
"Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic and corrections issue
Motivational Interviewing (with a Criminal Justice Focus) Annotated Bibliography
Motivational Interviewing (MI) was introduced to the field of corrections in the 1990s through the Evidence-based Practices (EBP) Model as a method
Environmental Scan 2011
“Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic and corrections issue
Leadership Annotated Bibliography
This annotated bibliography provides current and useful information about leadership to corrections professionals.
Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting Aurora, Colorado March 18-20, 2012
Sections contained in these proceedings include: about this Large Jail Network (LJN) meeting; meeting highlights; “Program Session: Legal Issue Upd
Reentry Annotated Bibliography
"Reentry refers to the transition of offenders from prisons or jails back into the community. According to the U.S.
LGBTI: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Persons in Custody (Selected Resources for Criminal Justice Professionals) Annotated Bibliography
“This annotated bibliography has been developed in an effort to provide current and useful information to correctional agencies regarding the safe
Evidence-Based Practices in the Criminal Justice System: An Annotated Bibliography
“What Is the Evidence?"
Environmental Scan 2012
Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic and corrections issues
Environmental Scan 2013
“Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic and corrections issue
Juvenile Justice: Annotated Bibliography
Are you looking for a comprehensive list of resources about juvenile justice? Then this publication is for you.
Post-Conviction Victim Service Providers: Selected Resources Annotated Bibliography
Victims have statutory rights that begin the moment a crime is committed against them.
Trauma Annotated Bibliography
"This bibliography attempts to offer a compilation of information on trauma-informed care by reviewing general information about trauma as well as
Environmental Scan 2014
“Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic and corrections issue
Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting Aurora, Colorado, March 22 - 24, 2015
Sections of these proceedings are: "Program Session: Veterans-Courts, Housing, and Programs": "Part 1: Veterans: Considerations for Inmates and Sta
DV/IPV: Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence
“Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pa
Environmental Scan 2015
“Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic, and corrections issu
Restrictive Housing: An Annotated Bibliography
Resources about the use of restricted housing are provided and organized according to: resources from NIC; prevalence of restrictive housing; gover
NIC Information Center Dispatch Archive
This online newsletter is presented by the National Institute of Corrections Information Center.
Environmental Scan 2016
Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic, and corrections issue
Environmental Scan 2017
Beginning in the late 1990’s, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Information Center began scanning social, economic, and corrections issue
Correctional Officer Suicide Annotated Bibliography
Recognizing that corrections can be a tough profession, the National Institute of Corrections is at the forefront of Health and Wellness for Correc
2019 Corrections Environmental Scan
Now in its 14th edition, an updated online version of the Corrections Environment Scan is presented here.
2020 Corrections Environmental Scan
Now in its 15th edition, an updated online version of the Corrections Environment Scan is presented here.