Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) addresses the most fundamental goal of every jail -- to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. Effectively managing inmate behavior is critical to this goal. This program aims to promote safe and secure environments by employing the best practices of direct supervision and inmate behavior management applicable to all physical plant designs. With the SIM initiative, NIC works with jurisdictions seeking to integrate a comprehensive approach to inmate management. The goals of this initiative include: supporting correctional leaders and staff in fulfilling their role in providing safe and secure facilities, demonstrating the importance of having a cohesive inmate management strategy to manage inmate behavior effectively, assisting correctional agencies in integrating SIM as an operational philosophy, ingraining SIM in the organizational culture, and building organizational capacity to sustain the integration of SIM throughout all levels of the organization. This training is composed of seven phases including curricula, assessments, and coaching. Agencies can choose which phases are most relevant to their needs and capacity. Customized approaches for SIM training can be delivered while maintaining fidelity to the initiative.
Training is designed for correctional leaders and staff.
Current Training Programs and Events
Strategic inmate management (SIM) is the intentional integration of the elements of Inmate Behavior Management and the principles and strategies of Direct Supervision as a unified operational philosophy. It is an evolution of the Direct Supervision and Inmate Behavior Management training and assistance NIC has previously offered. The goal of this program is to prepare agency leaders for their role in ensuring the success of the role in ensuring the success of effective inmate management regardless of the physical plant layout.