National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington DC)

“Culture, including beliefs, assumptions, values, norms, and practices in an organization, determines the success of an organization’s performance

“Previously, not many assessment tools looked at issues that specifically affect those who work in the field of corrections ...

This directory “is an integral part of the National Institute of Correction’s (NIC’s) Achieving Performance Excellence (APEX) Initiative.

“APEX Resources Directory Volume 2 provides supportive information to correctional agencies embarking on the APEX (Achieving Performance Excellence

“Leadership is a very important component of higher performing organizations.

“It is with great pleasure that I present to you the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Report to the Nation for fiscal year 2011.

"It has been estimated that nearly 250,000 youth under age 18 end up in the adult criminal justice system every year.

This guide explains how to implement motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings.

Motivational interviewing (MI) helps clients become less ambivalent about altering their maladaptive behaviors.

Sections contained in these proceedings include: about this Large Jail Network (LJN) meeting; PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) overview; Successf

Sections contained in these proceedings include: about this Large Jail Network (LJN) meeting; meeting take-aways in brief; coping skills with and f

Sections contained in these proceedings include: about this Large Jail Network (LJN) meeting; meeting take-aways in brief; core jail standards over

This 36-hour program focuses on the basic skills and competencies jail administrators need to effectively meet this responsibility.

The author comments on research done by the Colorado Department of Corrections and the University of Colorado’s Department of Psychology concerning

This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals under community corrections supervision.

This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals in custody.

This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals in lock-ups.

This map shows those states that do or do not have laws prohibiting the sexual abuse of individuals in jails.

This map shows those states that do or do not have laws addressing the issue of consent in a relationship between staff and inmates.

This video presentation will enable readers to:

This guide is currently being to revised through a cooperative with National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA).

“Sexual abuse in custody can and often does have lifelong effects on youth.

Women and girls enter the criminal justice system with distinct and unique health care needs.

This collection contains testimony regarding cost benefit and cost containment measures. Contents are:

These proceedings are divided into two parts: Day One-introductions and overview, NIC Information Center, National Sheriff’s Association update, Am

“This white paper presents a shared framework for reducing recidivism and behavioral health problems among individuals under correctional control o

“This Quick Guide will help agencies and facilities develop a comprehensive response to working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inters

“This Quick Guide will help agencies and facilities develop a comprehensive response to working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and inters

Sections contained in these proceedings include: about this Large Jail Network (LJN) meeting; media relations-“Being Prepared to Have a Good Relati

Correctional agencies face many challenges surrounding the safe management of the populations they house and supervise.

“This document is the 2013 edition of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Report to the Nation.

Are you interested in getting more bang for your training buck? Leveraging the impact of your training department?

“Consistent with effective correctional practice, jails and their community partners should identify risk levels and criminogenic needs of returnin

This brief explains why “it is imperative that jurisdictions use an effective case management process that includes a strong community handoff comp

“In the past decade, attention to the challenges associated with people exiting state and federal prisons has increased tremendously.

This report is a great description of the three-phase Green Corrections project, sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).

Data continues to show that women are entering the justice system at rates exceeding male offenders and bring with them extremely complex and multi

The legal liabilities that probation and parole officers face as they perform their duties are explained.

“Investigating Allegations of Staff Sexual Misconduct with Offenders is a 36-hour educational program that addresses the complex issues in investig

“A risk-based Incentives and Sanctions program is an evidence-based intervention where supervising officers apply sanctions or rewards in response

If you or your agency wants or needs information about improving or creating and implementing a new reentry program, then attending this virtual co

This is a must read for anyone involved in working with a jail information system (JIS).

Wondering how the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) impacts the management of offenders in the community? Then this is the resource for you.

Welcome to the National Institute of Corrections’ Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Audit Process and Instrument Overview Course.

Welcome to the National Institute of Corrections’ Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Behavioral Health Care for Sexual Assault Victims in a Confine

Welcome to the National Institute of Corrections’ Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Coordinators’ Roles and Responsibilities Course.

Welcome to the National Institute of Corrections’ Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Investigating Sexual Abuse in a Confinement Setting Course.

Welcome to the National Institute of Corrections’ Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Medical Health Care for Sexual Assault Victims in a Confinemen

Do you need detailed information about how to manage inmate mothers? Then this publication is for you.

“Violence, vandalism, and other unwanted inmate behaviors prevail in many jails nationwide, and they frustrate jail practitioners who must ensure t