National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington DC)

"[T]his resource document will assist agencies starting the process of planning for a successful transition to a new detention facility" (p. iii).

This program will help professionals identify the strengths and resources inherent in the family as a fundamental support system for individuals up

This program will assist participants with succession planning, provide a framework for developing appropriate training curricula, target external

Presents a report that "fulfills the requirement in section 5(b) of the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) for the National Institute of Co

Guidelines for the creation of mission statements, policies, and procedures are presented.

Information regarding prison emergency preparedness is presented.

Complex issues surrounding staff sexual misconduct are addressed during this 36-hour training program.

This Large Jail Network meeting took place January 30-February 1, 2005, in Longmont, Colorado.

Current research about women offenders and strategies for evaluating current operating procedures related to women offenders are covered.

Reviews information on gender-specific policies, programs, and services in corrections.

The use of gender-responsive strategies with women involved in the community corrections system is explained.

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Service Plan for fiscal year 2006 describes opportunities available to those working in local, state, a

Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and

Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and a

This program focuses on the changing and expanding roles of probation, parole, and community corrections officers.

Public safety is everyone's business. This year, 600,000 offenders will leave prison and return to our communities.

Feedback from four executive level regional workshops regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is reported.

This bibliography describes 71 items that address workforce development problems faced by community corrections, probation, and parole agencies.

These Guidelines “are meant to serve as a guide to assist recipients of awards from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) in fulfilling their

Contents of these proceedings are: meeting highlights; "Inmate Labor: Entitlements, Benefits, and Regulations" by Rod Miller; "Social Security Admi

Findings from a ballistic and mechanical properties test of 103 used Zylon-containing body armor are presented.

The "use of jail exit surveys as an effective data collection tool for creating [a] picture of the characteristics of women in contact with the loc

This program addresses the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This 3-hour program, originally broadcast on May 3, 2006, will help agencies build a proactive communication strategy for working in partnership wi

The use of systemic criminal justice planning by Hamilton County (OH) to improve services and programming for women offenders is reviewed.

Results from a "post-training survey to assess the usability of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the course [Offender Workforce Development

Outcome and process measures used to gage the effectiveness of the Integrated Model in reducing offender recidivism are presented.

This program provides an introduction to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) for those individuals who work with youth in the juvenile justice s

Results from a survey of offender employment and retention issues that utilizes close-ended questions regarding topics such as assessment, case man

Guidance is provided for successfully identifying, evaluating, and selecting jail sites.

The process of building community support for a new jail is explained.

Proceedings from hearings regarding mentally ill offenders are provided.

This document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definition and notes, penalties, and defenses

This brochure explains the impact of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) on jails.

Answers to the questions of whether successful public-private faith-based partnerships exist, roadblocks to such collaborations, and what role the

Incidents of sexual abuse of juveniles in custody are reported at a rate 10 times higher than the rate in adult corrections.

A policy review guide designed to assist in drafting PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) policies for review by the National Institute of Correction

Responses to thirteen questions regarding curriculum related to staff sexual misconduct with youth and youth on youth sexual assault are provided.

Findings from focus group interviews of correctional personnel are reported.

Training programs, satellite/Internet broadcasts, and e-learning are described.

Detailed information regarding the use and benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in prisons and jails is provided.

“This guide, a product of the National institute of Corrections’ (NIC’s) Institutional Culture Initiative, presents a model designed to produce hig

Results from a survey on sex offenders registry are provided. Questions asked are:

The responses from a survey about laws concerning the statutory rape of children are presented.

This guide "explores current and future workforce challenges facing community corrections" (p. xiii).

Anyone who needs to gather and analyze data concerning various jail-related issues will find this manual useful.

"This guide provides an overview of the sheriff's roles and responsibilities with regard to the jail along with basic information on critical aspec

Skills, functions, and duties are provided for the following job descriptions: Offender Employment Specialist (OES); Offender Job Retention Employm

A job profile for an Internal Affairs Investigator in state operated adult correctional facilities is provided.