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Inspection of jails

  • Competency Profile of Detention Facility Inspector

    The knowledge, skills, and traits needed by a detention facility inspector are assessed in this DACUM profile.

  • 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).

  • Self-Audit Instrument for Administrators of Direct Supervision Jails: Based on the Measurable Elements of Direct Supervision

    The "necessary information, instruction, and tools to conduct self-audits that will indicate how well the concepts and principles of direct supervi

  • Results of the Offender Workforce Development Specialist Post-Training Survey

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

  • 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

  • Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Summary of Responses from Juvenile Focus Group on Staff Sexual Misconduct and Youth on Youth Sexual Assault

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

  • 50 State Survey on Sex Offender Registry

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

  • 50 State Survey of Sexual Offenses Against Children (Statutory Rape)

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

  • Jail Inspection Basics: Supervisors Guide

    This guide prepares supervisors for conversations with new inspectors taking the "Jail Inspection Basics: An Introductory Self-Study Course for Jai

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