National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington DC)

“This report articulates 10 essential elements for all probation interventions that involve people with mental illnesses, regardless of the particu

"In light of PREA [Prison Rape Elimination Act], as well as the development of a growing body of other law aimed at eliminating sexual abuse of per

A “guide for [community corrections] agencies to transform themselves into evidence-based organizations” is provided (p.xv).

New parole board members and parole executives should read this publication.

New parole board members and parole executives should read this publication.

This report “does more than simply present a calculation of suicide rates.

This report is essential reading for individuals wanting to achieve "measurable reductions of pretrial misconduct and post-conviction reoffending"

Those new to the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) will find this publication to be a great guide to the process.

The success of the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) in meeting the needs of its constituents during 2010 is reviewed.

"The Evidence-based Practice Skills Assessment (EBPSA) is a self-report measurement tool designed to gauge the extent to which correctional staff d

This report explains why the current probation officer to supervisor ratio (7:1 span of control) should not be increased to a higher level due to s

What are viable strategies for cutting costs while protecting the public’s safety?

The impact of external and internal forces on “corrections policy innovation in which measures to control prison populations and enhance service de

The integration of evidence-based principles, organizational development, and collaboration is investigated.

“Through extensive research and analysis, the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is offering the field of corrections a comprehensive business

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

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

“The outcome evaluation [for the Women Offender Case Management Model (WOCMM) implemented in Connecticut probation] focuses on determining whether

Sections contained in these proceedings include: about this Large Jail Network (LJN) meeting; meeting highlights; “Recovering the Prince George’s C

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 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.

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

UPDATED 11/26/13: Minor edits.

The goal of this Toolkit is to provide juvenile agencies and facilities of all sizes, political divisions, and geographic locations with a step-by-

“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

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

“This publication provides an introduction to mandatory reporting laws, and how these laws can help corrections officials respond to sexual abuse i

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.

This is a great introduction to a new probation strategy which links “the duration of probation supervision to the optimal amount of intervention a

Results are presented from a norming and validation study of the Ramsey County Proxy assessment tool.

Legal issues that impact jails are covered.

"NIC partnered with the Center for Effective Public Policy to build a system-wide framework (arrest through final disposition and discharge) that w

"By working together to build a visual portrait of how individuals progress through the criminal justice system, health and justice stakeholders ga

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Community Corrections Collaborative Network (CCCN)-a network representing community corrections profess

"The New York City Department of Probation (DOP)-the second largest probation department in the country-is advancing a process to infuse evidence-b

"Pretrial justice requires that those seeking it be consistent with both their vision and with the concept of pretrial best practices, and this doc

"In recent years, interest in high-quality parole decision-making has grown significantly.

Recent successful juvenile justice and juvenile detention reforms have resulted in better and more meaningful public policy on the use of custody f

"The future of pretrial justice in America will come partly from our deliberative focus on our judges’ decisions to release or detain a criminal de