#	Title	Year
1.	Jail Planning and Expansion: Local Officials and Their Roles, Second Edition This publication should be the first that elected officials and other policymakers turn to when developing jail facilities--either a new jail or expansion of an existing jail. All the participants’ ... Read More	2010
2.	Transition from Jail to Community Online Learning Toolkit This online learning resource is an essential ingredient in the development of programs designed to help offenders reenter the community upon their release from jail. This program contains the ... Read More	2010
3.	Programs and Activities: Tools for Managing Inmate Behavior “This manual not only will provide guidance to practitioners on improving inmate programs, but will also demonstrate that even with minimal resources, correctional professionals can plan, implement, ... Read More	2010
4.	TPC Case Management Handbook: An Integrated Case Management Approach “This handbook is designed for teams of correctional and noncorrectional staff at the policy, management, and line staff levels who have been charged with implementing improvements in supervision and ... Read More	2010
5.	Innovative Reentry Strategies: The Emerging Role of Correctional Industries [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] This 3-hour program, originally broadcast October 7, 2009, is part 2 of the National Institute of Corrections series on correctional industries and is entitled “Innovative Reentry Strategies: The ... Read More	2009
6.	Essential Skills for New Supervisors Making the transition from line staff to supervisor calls for developing new skills and competencies as well as a major shift in mindset from doing one’s own work to supervising the work of ... Read More	2009
7.	Facility Development Process A facility development process plan is provided. Process phases are noted along the top of this flowchart: project recognition, needs assessment, go—no go, design, bidding, go—no go, construction, ... Read More	2009
8.	Sexual Violence in Women's Prisons and Jails: Results From Focus Group Interviews Results from focus group interviews of correctional personnel from 2 women's facilities (one jail and one prison) are reported. Observations are presented according to the following areas: summary ... Read More	2009
9.	Fifty State Survey of Vulnerable Persons Statutes This document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definitions and notes, penalties, and applicability to youth for criminal laws prohibiting the ... Read More	2009
10.	Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections: All Corrections Disciplines, Jails, Prisons, [and] Community Corrections [Service Plan: October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010] The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2010 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information ... Read More	2009
11.	National Directory of Programs for Women with Criminal Justice Involvement Programs related to women involved with the criminal justice system are displayed by state. Information given (if provided) for each program listed are program description, agency information, ... Read More	2009
12.	Fifty State Survey of Adult Sex Offender Registration Requirements State requirements for the registration of adult sex offenders are compiled and presented. Responses (if given) are reported for: registrable offenses; whether those individuals convicted of staff ... Read More	2009
13.	State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision States with laws prohibiting sexual interaction with or against offenders are plotted. Maps include: "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision: ... Read More	2009
14.	State Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody Checklist Information regarding state laws that prohibit sexual abuse of offenders is presented. Data provided (if available) includes: statutes; coverage of all forms of sexual misconduct; agency coverage ... Read More	2009
15.	Fifty-State Survey of Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody This document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definition and notes, penalties, and defenses (if given) for criminal laws prohibiting sexual ... Read More	2009
16.	Fifty State Survey of Official Misconduct Statutes Statutes regarding staff misconduct are compiled and reported. Each entry supplies the following information (if provided): statute; definitions; procedure; criminal penalty; and administrative ... Read More	2009
17.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the calendar year 2007, this fifth annual report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs and the National Institute of Corrections to curtail prison rape. In ... Read More	2009
18.	Labor and Employment Law: Tools for Prevention, Investigation and Discipline of Staff Sexual Misconduct in Custodial Settings "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 persons in custody, the NIC/WCL Project has prepares ... Read More	2009
19.	Implementing Evidence-Based Policy and Practice in Community Corrections: Second Edition A “guide for [community corrections] agencies to transform themselves into evidence-based organizations” is provided (p.xv). Six chapters follow and executive summary: what evidence-based practice ... Read More	2009
20.	Legal Responses to Sexual Violence in Custody: State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Staff Sexual Abuse of Individuals under Custodial Supervision This publication provides an overview of “criminal laws explicitly prohibiting staff sexual interactions with adults and youth under correctional supervision...and examines trends in their enactment ... Read More	2009
21.	Locking Up H1N1 This 3-hour program, originally broadcast December 9, 2009, and hosted by the National Institute of Corrections, will address the issue of correctional facility operations and H1N1 (swine flu). The ... Read More	2009
22.	Comprehensive Framework for Paroling Authorities in an Era of Evidence-Based Practice A “framework that identifies the characteristics and competencies that paroling authorities must have to be effective in implementing evidence-based practices in the context of transition programs ... Read More	2008
23.	Managing Risk in Jails "This manual will help jails both to understand risk and its implication for jails and to develop a formal, effective risk management program that uses all of the jail's basic resources (i.e., human, ... Read More	2008
24.	TPC Reentry Handbook: Implementing the NIC Transition from Prison to the Community Model “The TPC Reentry Handbook has been developed as a resource for a broad range of stakeholders involved in improving transition and reentry practices” (p.3). Chapters comprising this manual are: ... Read More	2008
25.	NIC Fiscal Year 2009 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2009 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information ... Read More	2008
26.	Technical Resource Provider Handbook A guide for correctional service providers who deliver technical assistance or training for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is provided. Sections of this handbook include: purpose; ... Read More	2008
27.	The Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) Initiative The Transition from Jail to Community (TJC) initiative is described. “The TJC initiative is designed to advance coordinated and collaborative relations between jails and local communities to address ... Read More	2008
28.	General Guidelines for Cooperative Agreements These Guidelines “are meant to serve as a guide to assist recipients of awards from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) in fulfilling their responsibilities for the management of cooperative ... Read More	2008
29.	Prison Staffing Analysis: A Training Manual with Staffing Considerations for Special Populations This manual provides guidance that “will enable an agency staffing administrator to set up an agency staffing analysis unit and produce a staffing analysis report for an entire agency” (p.xi). ... Read More	2008
30.	Building Culture Strategically: A Team Approach for Corrections “This guide, a product of the National institute of Corrections’ (NIC’s) Institutional Culture Initiative, presents a model designed to produce higher quality work, build collaboration and ... Read More	2007
31.	Sheriff's Guide to Effective Jail Operations "This guide provides an overview of the sheriff's roles and responsibilities with regard to the jail along with basic information on critical aspects of jail operations and management" (p. v). This ... Read More	2007
32.	Increasing Collaboration Between Corrections and Mental Health Organizations: Kansas Case Study The COR-Pathways (Community Offender Resources Pathways) transition planning program, a collaboration between the Kansas Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Social and Rehabilitation ... Read More	2007
33.	Increasing Collaboration Between Corrections and Mental Health Organizations: Orange County Case Study The use of the Mental Health Pretrial Release Program (MHPTR) by the Orange County Jail, in order to identify those individuals with mental illness who can be safely supervised in the community prior ... Read More	2007
34.	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 Jail Inspectors" self-guided course (NIC accession no. ... Read More	2007
35.	Jail Inspection Basics: An Introductory Self-Study Course for Jail Inspectors This self-paced, self-instruction course explains the role and responsibilities of a jail inspector. Questions are asked at the end of each chapter which lead to answers from and discussion with ... Read More	2007
36.	Motivating Offenders to Change: A Guide for Probation and Parole This publication "provides probation and parole officers and other correctional professionals with both a solid grounding in the principles behind MI [motivational interviewing] and a practical guide ... Read More	2007
37.	Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment: A Review and Discussion for Corrections Professionals Detailed information regarding the use and benefits of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in prisons and jails is provided. Chapters comprising this guide address: the increasing need for effective ... Read More	2007
38.	NIC Fiscal Year 2008 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections The National Institute of Correction's (NIC's) Service Plan for fiscal year 2008 contains opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. Programming, information ... Read More	2007
39.	Investigating Sexual Assaults in Correctional Facilities Problems with the investigation of sexual assaults (inmate on inmate sexual assault and staff sexual misconduct) in correctional facilities are discussed. Sections following an executive summary are: ... Read More	2007
40.	Breaking the Code of Silence: Correction Officers' Handbook on Identifying and Addressing Sexual Misconduct Critical issues related to staff sexual misconduct with offenders are discussed. Sections of this handbook are: introduction; the need to talk about this now; what staff sexual misconduct entails; ... Read More	2007
41.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the calendar year 2006, this fourth annual report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs and the National Institute of Corrections to curtail prison rape. In ... Read More	2007
42.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the calendar year 2005, this third annual report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs (i.e., the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of Justice ... Read More	2006
43.	Keeping Our Kids Safe: The Prison Rape Elimination Act and Juvenile Justice: A Guide for Juvenile Justice Administrators An introduction is to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is provided to those individuals who work with youth in the juvenile justice system. This companion training resource kit includes: ... Read More	2006
44.	Cost Effective In-Service Training Alternatives for Small Jails "This Training Resource Package recommends several cost-effective methods of providing in-service training for existing staff (p.3)." Sections of this document include: theme--if it meets all the ... Read More	2006
45.	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Manager and Supervisor Levels Characteristics that result in the best performance of correctional managers and supervisors are identified along with key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which ... Read More	2006
46.	Staff Perspectives: Sexual Violence in Adult Prisons and Jails: Trends from Focus Group Interviews Findings from focus group interviews of correctional personnel are reported. Observations are presented according to the following topics: staff perspectives on sexual violence policy; changing ... Read More	2006
47.	Responding to Women Offenders: The Department of Women's Justice Services in Cook County, Illinois The development and implementation of the Cook County Sheriff's Department of Women's Justice Services (DWJS) is discussed. This bulletin is comprised of these sections: introduction; background; ... Read More	2006
48.	Preventing Sexual Abuse of Children and Youth in Custody [Satellite/Internet Broadcast] Incidents of sexual abuse of juveniles in custody are reported at a rate 10 times higher than the rate in adult corrections. This 3-hour program, originally broadcast June 28, 2006, addresses this ... Read More	2006
49.	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. Offense type, description, and penalty are noted.... Read More	2006
50.	50 State Survey on Sex Offender Registry Results from a survey on sex offenders registry are provided. Questions asked are: citation(s) of statutes(s); registrable offenses with citations; and the state agency responsible for maintaining ... Read More	2006
51.	Policies Prohibiting Staff-Felon Relationships Case law concerning the relationships of correctional officers and inmates in prison or in the community is discussed. Sections of this memorandum include: background; brief answer -- it is ... Read More	2006
52.	Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals: Overview of FY2007 Training Programs [for] June 1, 2006 - May 31, 2007 Training programs, satellite/Internet broadcasts, and e-learning are described. Information regarding training programs, information services, technical assistance, the NIC On-Line, and application ... Read More	2006
53.	FutureForce: A Guide to Building the 21st Century Community Corrections Workforce This guide "explores current and future workforce challenges facing community corrections" (p. xiii). Chapters contained in this guide are: rationale -- why now?; organizational culture -- moving ... Read More	2006
54.	Prison Rape Elimination Act and Local Jails: The Facts This brochure explains the impact of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) on jails. Topics discussed include: what PREA is; how PREA applies to jails; what jails need to be doing; and answers to ... Read More	2006
55.	Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA): Considerations for Policy Review A policy review guide designed to assist in drafting PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) policies for review by the National Institute of Corrections is provided. Sections of this document are: ... Read More	2006
56.	Report to the Congress of the United States on the Activities of the Department of Justice in Relation to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (Public Law 108-79) Covering the period from October to December 2004, this second report to Congress summarizes the activities of the Office of Justice Programs (i.e., the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of ... Read More	2006
57.	An End to Silence: Addressing Prison Rape Information regarding the prevention of prison rape, be it offender on offender rape or staff sexual misconduct with offenders, is available at this website. Points of entry are: the Prison Rape ... Read More	2006
58.	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. "The objectives of the focus groups included: (1) to ... Read More	2005
59.	Using Jail Exit Surveys to Improve Community Responses to Women Offenders 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 local jail" is described (p. 1). Sections of this ... Read More	2005
60.	Systemic Criminal Justice Planning: Improving Responses to Women Offenders in Hamilton County, Ohio The use of systemic criminal justice planning by Hamilton County (OH) to improve services and programming for women offenders is reviewed. This bulletin is comprised of the following sections: ... Read More	2005
61.	Improving the Response to Offenders with Mental Illness Through Mental Health and Criminal Justice Collaboration Proceedings from hearings regarding mentally ill offenders are provided. Contents of this publication include: executive summary; outline of proceedings; opening remarks and introduction; hearing ... Read More	2005
62.	Resource Manual for Transition to a New Jail "[T]his resource document will assist agencies starting the process of planning for a successful transition to a new detention facility" (p. iii). Nine chapters comprise this manual: introduction; ... Read More	2005
63.	Parole Violations Revisited: A Site to Help Strengthen Parole Practices for Public Safety and Successful Transition to the Community Guidance for developing policy-driven and effective responses to technical parole violations can be found at this website. Points of entry include: myths and facts about parole; why violations and ... Read More	2005
64.	Serving Children and Families of Adult Offenders: A Directory of Programs Identifies programs in the U.S. and Canada that offer services specifically for children and families of adult offenders. Each entry provides the following information: telephone, address, e-mail, ... Read More	2005
65.	A Summary of Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders. The Gender-Responsive Strategies Project: Approach and Findings Reviews information on gender-specific policies, programs, and services in corrections. Topics covered by this bulletin include: the Gender-Responsive Strategies Project -- approach and findings; ... Read More	2005
66.	Summary Report: Regional Workshops Feedback from four executive level regional workshops regarding the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is reported. Extended responses from groups of executive-level administrators and policy makers ... Read More	2005
67.	The Gender-Responsive Strategies Project: Jail Applications Current research about women offenders and strategies for evaluating current operating procedures related to women offenders are covered. Sections of this bulletin include: introduction; women in ... Read More	2005
68.	NIC Fiscal Year 2006 Service Plan: Technical Assistance, Information, and Training for Adult Corrections The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Service Plan for fiscal year 2006 describes opportunities available to those working in local, state, and federal corrections. The fiscal year extends from ... Read More	2005
69.	Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century: Executive and Senior Levels Characteristics that result in the best performance of executive and senior level leaders are identified along with the key skills, knowledge, and attributes of effective and successful leaders which ... Read More	2005
70.	Community Corrections Workforce Project Annotated Bibliography This bibliography describes 71 items that address workforce development problems faced by community corrections, probation, and parole agencies. Some of the topics discussed are: the changing ... Read More	2005
71.	A Guide to Preparing for and Responding to Prison Emergencies: Self-Audit Checklists, National Survey Results, Resource Materials, [and] Case Studies Information regarding prison emergency preparedness is presented. This guide is comprised of the following sections: introduction; conducting an audit; self-audit checklists--emergency preparedness, ... Read More	2005
72.	Third Status Report to the Attorney General on Body Armor Safety Initiative Testing and Activities Findings from a ballistic and mechanical properties test of 103 used Zylon-containing body armor are presented. This report contains the following sections: executive summary; supplemental ... Read More	2005
73.	Third Status Report to the Attorney General on Body Armor Safety Initiative Testing and Activities Findings from a ballistic and mechanical properties test of 103 used Zylon-containing body armor are presented. This report contains the following sections: executive summary; supplemental results ... Read More	2005
74.	Supervision of Women Defendants and Offenders in the Community The use of gender-responsive strategies with women involved in the community corrections system is explained. Sections comprising this report are: what community corrections is; what ... Read More	2005
75.	Effective Prison Mental Health Services: Guidelines to Expand and Improve Treatment "[H]istorical , legal, and ethical issues relevant to dealing with mental illness in the field of corrections" are discussed (p. iii). Chapters include: introduction; screening and assessment; mental ... Read More	2004
76.	Correctional Health Care: Addressing the Needs of Elderly, Chronically Ill, and Terminally Ill Inmates An exploratory report regarding the management of aging and infirm inmates is presented. Six chapters follow an executive summary: introduction; what we know about elderly; chronically ill, and ... Read More	2004
77.	Prisoner Intake Systems: Assessing Needs and Classifying Prisoners in mn Tasks, assessments, and technology used in prisoner intake systems are examined. Following an executive summary, this report has seven chapters: introduction; national overview of facility ... Read More	2004
78.	Classification of High-Risk and Special Management Prisoners: A National Assessment of Current Practices Results from a survey "designed to obtain information on the procedures used to classify high-risk inmates, particularly those in protective custody or administrative segregation, and inmates with ... Read More	2004
79.	Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines Access to Federal Bureau of Prisons medical treatment and clinical practice guidelines and general resources is provided at this website.... Read More	2004
80.	Enhancing Prison Classification Systems: The Emerging Role of Management Information Systems The effects of information technology (IT) and computation developments on prison classification productivity are examined (p. vi). Ten chapters follow an executive summary: current status of MIS ... Read More	2004
81.	Training Programs for Juvenile Corrections Professionals, June 1, 2004 - May 31, 2005 Describes the training programs and technical assistance available from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Academy Division through an interagency partnership with the Office of Juvenile ... Read More	2004
82.	Parole Violations Revisited: A Handbook on Strengthening Parole Practices for Public Safety and Successful Transition to the Community Presents steps that jurisdictions can take to assess their current parole violation and revocation policy and practice, identify targets of change, and mobilize for change. Chapters address myths ... Read More	2004
83.	Interpersonal Communications in the Correctional Setting: IPC A training program explaining the basic communication skills model which has been used by correctional agencies for more than thirty-five years to train officers and counselors. . . developed by ... Read More	2004
84.	Tools of the Trade: A Guide to Incorporating Science Into Practice The application of evidence-based research findings to the practice of offender supervision is explained. Sections of this manual include: introduction -- supervision as a behavioral management ... Read More	2004
85.	Supermax Prisons and the Constitution: Liability Concerns in the Extended Control Unit A monograph "intended to help prisons operate ultra-high-security facilities in a way that minimizes liability in litigation" is presented (p. v). Section contained in this manual include: executive ... Read More	2004
86.	Annual Report to Congress: National Institute of Corrections: Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Public Law 108-79 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 Corrections (NIC) to submit an annual report to ... Read More	2004
87.	Facing Prison Rape, PREA Part 1 The first part of a multi-phase program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. Contents include "Facing Prison Rape" an ... Read More	2004
88.	Facing Prison Rape, PREA Part 1 The first part of a multi-phase program about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), a federal law that affects all correctional facilities, is presented. This 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast ... Read More	2004
89.	Gender-Responsive Strategies: Research, Practice, and Guiding Principles for Women Offenders Guidance for those individuals "seeking to more effectively respond to the behavior and circumstances of the female offender" is offered (p. iv). An executive summary and the following four chapters ... Read More	2003
90.	Children of Prisoners: Children of Promise [Videoconference Held June 18, 2003] The problems and greatest needs of incarcerated parents and caretakers with regard to their children are identified. This videoconference also addresses: problems and issues that children of ... Read More	2003
91.	Effective Management of Female Inmates: Applying the Research on Gender Responsive Correctional Strategies to Local Jails Research, practice, and guiding principles related to gender-responsive strategies and utilized in jail settings are exchanged. The six guiding principles are: acknowledge that gender makes a ... Read More	2003
92.	Classification in Probation and Parole: A Model Systems Approach - Supplemental Report: The Client Management Classification System ... Read More	2003
93.	TRP Handbook A guide for correctional service providers who deliver technical assistance or training for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is provided. Sections of this handbook include: purpose; ... Read More	2003
94.	Jail Design Review Handbook A tool for reviewing conceptual options and schematic designs for new or renovated jails is presented. Five chapters make up this handbook: introduction and overview; the jurisdiction's involvement ... Read More	2003
95.	New Approaches to Staff Safety Key staff safety training issues for community corrections agencies are discussed. This manual addresses: use-of-force continuum; crisis prevention; self defense and physical fitness; oleoresin ... Read More	2003
96.	Collaborative Approach to Staff Recruitment and Retention A 3-hour NIC broadcast from August 28, 2002, discusses strategies to recruit promising candidates for corrections jobs and to retain experienced ... Read More	2002
97.	Preventing Jail Crowding: A Practical Guide An explanation on how to use the jail population analysis formula is offered. This paper looks at: the sources of jail crowding; the dynamics that create changes in jail occupancy levels; swings in ... Read More	2002
98.	National Institute of Corrections Drug-Free Prison Zone Project: Evaluation Component for Each of Eight State Sites: Final Report Results from projects implementing new strategies for drug interdiction within an institutional setting are presented. This compilation includes findings from final evaluation reports provided by ... Read More	2002
99.	Tribal Resource Guide Program/Agency contact, program objectives, applicant eligibility, eligible beneficiaries, and types of assistance available from 15 federal agencies are provided. Appendixes contain information ... Read More	2002
100.	Staff Sexual Misconduct with Inmates: Policy Development Guide for Sheriffs and Jail Administrators Tools to assess an organization and implement strategies to prevent staff sexual misconduct in a jail setting are provided. The following sections comprise this document: introduction; using this ... Read More	2002
101.	Serving Families of Adult Offenders: A Directory of Programs Programs in the U.S. offering services specifically for families of adult offenders are noted and organized by state. Directory information for each program (if available) includes address, phone ... Read More	2002
102.	Jail Crowding: Understanding Jail Population Dynamics Steps involved in developing an understanding of jail population dynamics and factors behind jail crowding are delineated. Sections of this report include: executive summary; how can factors behind ... Read More	2002
103.	Guidelines for Developing a Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee The development, implementation, and operation of a local criminal justice coordinating committee (CJCC) are described. In particular, this guide provides a look at how a CJCC can alleviate jail ... Read More	2002
104.	Jail Resource Issues: What Every Funding Authority Needs to Know Basic information about jail operations is provided to contribute to a better understanding of the funding authority's roles and responsibilities regarding the jail. This report contains the ... Read More	2002
105.	Internal Prison Classification Systems: Case Studies in Their Development and Implementation The development, implementation, impact assessment, and refinement of objective internal classification systems are examined. In addition to an executive summary, this report contains three chapters: ... Read More	2002
106.	Revalidating External Prison Classification Systems: The Experience of Ten States and Model for Classification Reform Work undertaken by the participating states is described, an outline of the fundamental tasks required for a revalidation effort is provided, and external classification trends and lessons learned ... Read More	2002
107.	Transition from Prison to Community Initiative An examination of the Transition from Prison to Community Initiative (TPCI) from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is presented. This report contains two parts -- the problem and the ... Read More	2002
108.	Developing and Revising Detention Facility Policies and Procedures A "basic, updated guide to assist local detention administrators in developing and revising their policy and procedure manuals" is presented (p. 1). Following an introduction, this manual addresses: ... Read More	2002
109.	Transition from Prison Into Community: Project Briefing Copies of overheads used in a presentation about the National Institute of Corrections' (NIC) Transition from Prison into Community project are supplied. Topics discussed include: transition reform ... Read More	2002
110.	Correctional Health Care: Guidelines for the Management of an Adequate Delivery System A comprehensive reference that provides guidance in the provision of health services to inmates is presented. This manual contains the following chapters: introduction; historical overview -- the ... Read More	2001
111.	Classification of Women Offenders: A National Assessment of Current Practices Findings from a telephone assessment of state and federal practices for classifying women offenders are presented. In addition to an executive summary, this report has the following chapters: ... Read More	2001
112.	Competency Profile of Detention Facility Inspector The knowledge, skills, and traits needed by a detention facility inspector are assessed in this DACUM profile. Tasks are organized into the following duties; conduct facility inspections; provide ... Read More	2001
113.	National Institute of Corrections Prison Classification Peer Training and Strategy Session: What's Happening with Prison Classification Systems? September 6-7, 2000 Proceedings Proceedings from this two-day national forum on classification and information system related problems are provided. Topics discussed include: linking all the pieces; external and internal ... Read More	2001
114.	Staffing Analysis Workbook for Jails An integrated series of steps that result in a comprehensive and innovative staffing plan is presented. The staffing analysis process involves: jail profiling; net annual work hours calculation; ... Read More	2001
115.	Responding to Parole and Probation Violations: A Handbook to Guide Local Policy Development Policy responses to probation and parole violations that enhance the effectiveness of supervision while also improving community safety are discussed. This handbook has chapters on: critical issues ... Read More	2001
116.	Alleviating Jail Crowding: A Systemic Approach [Videoconference Held April 18, 2001] Since jail crowding is often called the most pressing problem facing criminal justice systems in the U.S., this 3-hour videoconference aims to help jurisdictions develop effective strategies and ... Read More	2001
117.	Options for Managing Difficult Inmates [Videoconference held on June 13, 2001] Difficult inmates, such as those who have gang affiliations or chronic behavioral problems or who are mentally or socially challenged, require more complex management interventions. This program ... Read More	2001
118.	Civil Liabilities and Other Legal Issues for Probation/Parole Officers and Supervisors The legal liabilities that probation/parole officers may be exposed to are examined. Eleven chapters make up this monograph: an overview of state and federal legal liabilities; civil liability under ... Read More	2001
119.	Female Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held July 18, 2001] The needs, strengths, weaknesses, and risks associated with female offenders are examined. Topics discussed during this teleconference include: the unique and complex issues surrounding female ... Read More	2001
120.	Application and Use of Restraints in Custody: Reducing the Risk [Videoconference Held April 19, 2000] This collection will increase the user's understanding of the risks associated with the use of restraints, tools to reduce risk, and the proper way to use restraints in custody. Issues discussed ... Read More	2000
121.	Correctional Strategies in Gang Management [Videoconference Held July 19, 2000] Information regarding effective ways to combat gangs, security threat groups (STG), and disruptive groups is presented during this 3-hour videoconference. Administrators from the following agencies ... Read More	2000
122.	Promoting Public Safety Using Effective Interventions With Offenders [Participant's Manual] This workshop looks at principles of effective intervention and how these principles can be applied to controlling and changing offenders' behavior. Sections include: treatment v. punishment; what ... Read More	2000
123.	Sentencing Women Offenders: A Training Curriculum for Judges [Lesson Plans] Intervention effectiveness can be improved by understanding how women respond to sanctions. This 6-hour course addressed sentencing practices in relation to female offenders through the following ... Read More	2000
124.	Perspectives from the Field on the Interstate Compact on Juveniles: Findings from a National Survey Established in 1955, the Interstate Compact on Juveniles (ICJ) was created in order to "manage the interstate movement of adjudicated youth, the return of non-adjudicated runaway youth, and the ... Read More	2000
125.	Training Services for Juvenile Corrections and Detention Practitioners Training programs, videoconferences, distance learning, the Regionalization program, and technical assistance available from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Academy through an interagency ... Read More	2000
126.	Better Corrections Through Information [Videoconference Held March 15, 2000] Issues regarding the collection, analysis, and use of information to assess an agency's programs, services, and operations and to serve as a base for policymaking are discussed during this 3-hour ... Read More	2000
127.	Effective Supervision of Adult Sex Offenders in the Community [Videoconference Held February 9, 2000] The goal of this videoconference is to enhance the ability of probation and parole agency staff (line officers, supervisors, and policymakers/administrators) to supervise sex offenders in the ... Read More	2000
128.	Assessment of Sex Offenders for Sentencing, Supervision and Treatment [Videoconference Held February 10, 1999] Objectives of this three-hour videoconference include: articulating the purposes for assessment and evaluation of sex offenders and the issues and challenges inherent in each; understanding the ... Read More	1999
129.	Managing Infectious Diseases in Corrections [Videoconference Held July 8, 1999] Since the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher among incarcerated populations than in the general public, the content of this videoconference is of vital import for correctional professionals. ... Read More	1999
130.	Supermax Prisons: Overview and General Considerations The author discusses the history and definition of extended control facilities and addresses their operational and staffing issues as well as those of siting, construction and design. He concludes ... Read More	1999
131.	Annotated Bibliography on Offender Job Training and Placement Nearly 400 items from the collection of the NIC Information Center are listed in this bibliography prepared for NIC's Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (OCJTP). Citations have been ... Read More	1999
132.	Directory of Programs Serving Families of Adult Offenders This revised edition updates the directory, dated October 1995 and lists programs in the United States and Canada.... Read More	1998
133.	Cognitive/Behavioral Strategies to Changing Offender Behavior Objectives of this two-hour interactive videoconference include the following: identify public perception of crime and corrections; compare strategies of punishment vs. treatment; discuss the ... Read More	1998
134.	Psychopaths: Their Nature and Impact on Corrections This three-hour interactive videoconference addresses both adult and juvenile psychopaths who are incarcerated or under community supervision. It covers the following topics: identification, ... Read More	1998
135.	NIC General Conditions for Publications (Including Editorial Guidelines and Instructions for Preparing Written Materials for Publication) General conditions, editorial guidelines, and instructions for preparing camera-ready copy (elements of a document and manuscript preparation) are presented. These apply to all NIC cooperative ... Read More	1998
136.	Victim Services Liaison Occupational Analysis Profile A competency profile for a victim services liaison is presented. Elements comprising this competency are duties, tasks, traits, knowledge, skills, and training needs, presented in DACUM format. ... Read More	1998
137.	Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers: Advisory Group Report and Recommendations, Phase I The Advisory Group, meeting in June 1998,, agreed unanimously that the Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees and Probationers should be amended in the interest of public protection. Key ... Read More	1998
138.	The Interstate Compact for Parole and Probation: Ad Hoc Committee Report and Recommendations to the NIC Advisory Board The Ad Hoc Committee determined that one primary issue must be addressed - a review of the governance of the Compact - before other issues can be resolved. It recommends a review of the structure of ... Read More	1998
139.	Objective Jail Classification Systems: A Guide for Jail Administrators Objective jail classification (OJC) is a process of assessing every jail inmate's custody and program needs and is considered one of the most important management tools available to jail ... Read More	1998
140.	Managing Youthful Violent Offenders in Adult Institutions A 2-hour program originally broadcast January 18, 1998, focuses on the effective management of violent youthful offenders in adult institutions. Topics include adolescent development, administration ... Read More	1998
141.	Staff Victimization Objectives of this 2-hour broadcast from March 25, 1998, are to create and improve staff victimization policies, procedures, and programs and to identify resources for developing staff ... Read More	1998
142.	Gangs, Community and Corrections This 2-hour forum on gang-related criminal activity in the community and within the correctional environment was originally broadcast on June 10, 1998. Program objectives are to help ... Read More	1998
143.	Annotated Bibliography on Offender Job Training and Placement Developed for the Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (OCJTP), this bibliography lists more than 300 documents from the collection of the NIC Information Center in Longmont, Colorado. ... Read More	1997
144.	Policy-Driven Responses to Probation and Parole Violations The author describes the experiences of probation and parole agencies from across the country that worked with NIC on developing innovative approaches to probation and parole violations and ... Read More	1997
145.	Leadership Challenges in Juvenile Detention and Corrections This two-hour interactive videoconference addresses the changing roles of leaders in the juvenile justice profession. A panel of experts, as well as videotaped segments, address topics such as ... Read More	1997
146.	Cognitive-Behavioral Programs: A Resource Guide to Existing Services Designed to give correctional practitioners an overview of services available for use with their clients, this resources guide lists cognitive-behavioral programs for males, females, youth, adults, ... Read More	1997
147.	Medical Services for Geriatric and Aging Inmates This two-hour interactive videoconference includes videotaped segments that illustrate medical services and programs for the older inmate population. Panelists discuss issues such as the growing ... Read More	1997
148.	Competency Profile of Community Corrections Professional III This profile was developed during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" seminar, April 15-16, 1997, in Longmont, CO., for the Community Corrections Professional III.... Read More	1997
149.	Competency Profile of Jail Primary Booking Officer Developed as a demonstration during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" seminar, April 15-16, 1997 in Longmont, CO, this profile contains in brief form the competencies expected of a jail primary ... Read More	1997
150.	Competency Profile of Training Administrator Developed as a demonstration during the "DACUM Facilitator Training" session, April 15-16, 1997 in Longmont, CO., this profile contains in brief form the competencies expected of a training ... Read More	1997
151.	Women in Jail: Classification Issues The authors examine issues related to classification of female jail inmates by profiling the female inmate population and discussing problems associated with using a single classification system for ... Read More	1997
152.	Community Corrections Approaching the 21st Century This monograph, an update of a similar 1984 paper, describes the directions needed in corrections as we enter the 21st century. The focus is on community corrections, especially intermediate ... Read More	1997
153.	Competency Profile of Community Resource Liaison This DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) profile was developed for the new area of Community and Restorative Justice. The DACUM technique is based on the premise that expert workers can describe their ... Read More	1997
154.	Cognitive/Behavioral Strategies to Changing Offender Behavior [Videoconference Held September 15-18, 1997] This 16-hour live interactive distance learning event was presented in four 4-hour segments. Experts in cognitive approaches cover cognitive training and development of offenders' social thinking ... Read More	1997
155.	What Works and What Doesn't in Correctional Practice [Videoconference Held June 12, 1996] This teleconference presents a panel of six experts who discuss what does and doesn't work in corrections and solicit questions from a nationwide audience. Objectives of the conference include: ... Read More	1996
156.	Developing/Revising Detention Facility Policies and Procedures Assists local detention administrators in the development and/or revision of their policy and procedures manuals. Includes discussion of concepts such as direct supervision, objective jail ... Read More	1996
157.	Audits of Podular Direct-Supervision Jails Three facilities varying in size and region were audited to measure the state of the art in podular direct-supervision jails, to test how well direct supervision is performing, and to point out its ... Read More	1996
158.	A National Symposium on Violent Offenders: Summary and Resources This document is a summary of an NIC-sponsored symposium addressing issues related to violent offenders, held in Longmont, Colorado in May 1995. Presentations made at this symposium detailed research ... Read More	1996
159.	Women in Jail: Legal Issues Developed to assist jail administrators, this document reviews the major legal issues concerning female inmates, including those arising under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, ... Read More	1996
160.	Managing Staff: Corrections' Most Valuable Resource This document presents a comprehensive review of staff retention strategies and an assessment of management strategies that have proven successful. It also details research on retention in four ... Read More	1996
161.	Critical Analysis of Emergency Preparedness: Self Audit Materials A document intended to guide institutions in examining their own emergency preparedness presents self-audit checklists for correctional institutions and departments; case studies from six incidents ... Read More	1996
162.	Community Justice: Striving for Safe, Secure, and Just Communities Eight authors discuss changes occurring in criminal justice under the general theme of community justice. Topics discussed include restorative justice, acknowledging probation's multiple clients, the ... Read More	1996
163.	Privatization in Corrections Moderated by Allen Ault of the NIC Academy, two panels of experts in the field of privatization and corrections discuss 1- the privatization of facilities and 2- private services and programs in ... Read More	1996
164.	Restorative Justice This text and video document an NIC broadcast on restorative justice from December 12, 1996. The text contains a resource list, handouts, a bibliography, and selected publications ... Read More	1996
165.	Guide to a Criminal Justice System Assessment: A Work in Progress A system assessment is a collaborative effort between a jurisdiction, the National Institute of Corrections, and consultants to develop a shared understanding of how an existing sanctioning system ... Read More	1996
166.	Building Partnerships: A Systems Approach to Partnerships in Corrections This document details the lesson plans from a seminar/workshop conducted by the National Institute of Corrections Academy in July 1995. The first part defines "partnerships" and part two focuses on ... Read More	1995
167.	Communications in Corrections--Supplement This supplement describes the communications audits, technical assistance, and small grant projects supported by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) during this communications improvement ... Read More	1995
168.	Prison Suicide: An Overview and Guide to Prevention This monograph presents a review of the literature and of national and state standards for prison suicide prevention, as well as national data on the incidence and rate of prison suicide, effective ... Read More	1995
169.	Directory of Programs Serving Families of Adult Offenders This directory lists programs in the United States and Canada offering services specifically for families of adult offenders.... Read More	1995
170.	Managers Guide to Disturbance Control This report briefly describes the philosophy and policy of handling disturbances, as well as the command centers, communications, tactics, equipment, and support services needed during a disturbance. ... Read More	1995
171.	Competency Profile of First-Line Correctional Supervisor The DACUM profile describes the competencies expected of a First-Line Correctional Supervisor. This individual "provides supervision of, and direction to custody staff and other correctional ... Read More	1995
172.	Prison Security: Security Tips Checklists These security tips checklists were compiled from prison security training seminars conducted through the National Institute of Corrections. Topics addressed include: security audits, facility ... Read More	1995
173.	Program Review and Internal Audit in Corrections This report addresses the nature of program review/internal audit systems in correctional agencies and facilities. Based on an analysis of review systems and a review of management literature, the ... Read More	1994
174.	Americans with Disabilities Act: Impact on Corrections The manual contains the Site Coordination Guide, agenda, and various publications on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Tape one covers the two-hour videoconference presented by the U.S. ... Read More	1994
175.	Forging New Working Partnerships: Results of a National Working Meeting of Police, Probation and Parole Executives This report on the first-ever meeting of fourteen police, probation, and parole executives from throughout the United States, who met in November 1994, focuses on three main themes. They are: ... Read More	1994
176.	Proceedings of a National Forum on Creating Jail Mental Health Services for Tomorrow's Health Care Systems This report on the proceedings of the first national forum on mental health services in jails contains copies of the remarks made by the speakers and summaries of each session of the meeting. The ... Read More	1994
177.	Correctional Technology: A User's Guide Meant to provide corrections administrators with a nonbiased, objective source for evaluating different correctional technologies, this guide is divided into seven chapters: 1- Perimeter Security ... Read More	1993
178.	A Communications Audit: Promoting Public Understanding of Corrections This report examines the issues surrounding the corrections community's communications needs, serving as an aid for developing strategies and methodologies to improve the quality and impact of ... Read More	1993
179.	The Intermediate Sanctions Handbook: Experiences and Tools for Policymakers This handbook offers the collective expertise and experience of those who participated in the State Justice Institute and National Institute of Corrections' cosponsored training and technical ... Read More	1993
180.	New Approaches to Staff Safety This document is designed to assist community corrections agencies and trainers in evaluating their training needs relating to staff safety. The monograph specifies specific safety training needs ... Read More	1993
181.	Managing Probation with Scarce Resources: Obstacles and Opportunities Five papers examine cutback management in probation agencies. Specific topics include: the role classification schemes play in making decisions on priorities for supervision; building an external ... Read More	1992
182.	Designing Training for the National Institute of Corrections Academy: Instructional Theory into Practice Used as a resource in development of NIC training programs, this handbook provides techniques and strategies for training that incorporate the Instructional Theory into Practice (ITIP) theories. ... Read More	1992
183.	Female Offenders in the Community: An Analysis of Innovative Strategies and Programs This report describes various strategies and programs that appear to provide effective community supervision and/or treatment of female offenders. It describes the results of a national survey of ... Read More	1992
184.	An Administrative Overview of the Older Inmate To help correctional administrators meet the needs of an increasing number of older inmates, this document explores primary policy and programmatic issues relevant to this population. It provides a ... Read More	1992
185.	Residential Community Corrections Facilities: Current Practice and Policy Issues This report is based upon a reanalysis of survey data on residential communities corrections facilities and upon case studies of eight residential facilities. While examining the diversity of ... Read More	1992
186.	Setting the Jail Research Agenda for the 1990s: Proceedings from a Special Meeting The proceedings summarize a meeting in which eleven practitioners and twelve researchers came together to discuss jail research needs and priorities. Presentations address issues such as special ... Read More	1991
187.	Intervening with Substance-Abusing Offenders: A Framework for Action: Executive Summary A brief discussion is provided of the six major goals suggested by the National Task Force on Correctional Substance Abuse Strategies for substance abuse programming.... Read More	1991
188.	Intervening with Substance-Abusing Offenders: A Framework for Action Effective, documented strategies for controlling contraband in institutions, monitoring substance abuse behavior, and therapeutic or educational intervention do exist. This document discusses six ... Read More	1991
189.	Issues in Residential Community Corrections Policy and Practice Directed at policymakers, the first issue of an NIC series outlines an approach for integrating residential community corrections within the available sanctions of a specific jurisdiction. An ... Read More	1990
190.	Issues in Residential Community Corrections Policy and Practice With an emphasis on the role of local citizens in residential community corrections, this report examines methods for obtaining community input into program development and operations. Efforts to ... Read More	1990
191.	Worker Safety in Probation and Parole An overview of worker safety among probation and parole personnel in the 1980's is presented. Examples and trends regarding the victimization of probation and parole workers, along with guidelines ... Read More	1990
192.	The Cost of Corrections: In Search of the Bottom Line The author offers substantive cost information on prisons, jails, probation, and parole, as well as a tutorial on the shortcomings of popular methods of computing corrections costs.... Read More	1989
193.	The Effectiveness of the New Intensive Supervision Programs "This monograph examines the effectiveness of a variety of intensive supervision programs that function either as front-end intermediate sanctions or back-end early release mechanisms. Although it ... Read More	1989
194.	Emerging Technologies and Community Corrections Technologies currently used in community corrections are identified, examined, and described in terms of their applications, focusing, where possible, on cost/benefits, efficacy in controlling ... Read More	1989
195.	An Administrator's Overview--Questions and Answers on Issues Related to the Incarcerated Male Sex Offender Adapted from "A Practitioner's Guide to Treating the Incarcerated Male Sex Offender," this Overview covers the following issues: causes and types of sex offenders, importance of ... Read More	1988
196.	Civil Liabilities of Parole Personnel for Release, Non-Release, Supervision, and Revocation This document provides a practitioner-oriented discussion of legal liability issues surrounding parole decisionmaking.... Read More	1988
197.	Current Issues in Parole Decision-making: Understanding the Past; Shaping the Future The move to abolish parole has subsided because of rising prison populations, which have put more pressure on paroling authorities to take a lead in managing the overcrowding problem. This is the ... Read More	1988
198.	Pretrial Release: Concepts, Issues, and Strategies for Improvement "After discussing some important concepts and issues and briefly looking at legal developments since the 1960s, this monograph reviews research on opportunity for pretrial release and the risks ... Read More	1988
199.	Statistical Prediction in Corrections A critical assessment of the uses of statistical prediction in corrections is the focus of this report. Also included are reviews by Billy Wasson and James Rowland.... Read More	1988
200.	Staffing Analysis Workbook for Jails The process of staffing analysis consists of seven steps: 1- "Profiling" the jail setting; 2- Examining intermittent activities; 3- Determining coverage and assignment; 4- Scheduling; 5- Evaluating ... Read More	1988
201.	National Study of Jail Suicides: Seven Years Later Contents include prior jail suicide research, demographic findings of 1986 jail suicide data that consist of personal characteristics of the victim and characteristics of the suicide act, and a ... Read More	1988
202.	What if Something Happens? A Guide to Risk Management and Insurance Options for Community Service Programs Specific examples of risk management techniques used in administering community service programs are provided in this report.... Read More	1988
203.	Effects of Diet on Behavior: Implications for Criminology and Corrections ... Read More	1988
204.	Marketing Community Corrections Issues discussed in this document include defining products and services, customers and markets, and marketing techniques.... Read More	1988
205.	Economic Sanctions in Community Corrections Development of policy and practice to guide the use of economic sanctions is the main focus of this paper. Economic sanctions will have a dramatic financial impact on offenders, so the establishment ... Read More	1988
206.	Correctional Education: A State of the Art Analysis "This state of the art survey of adult correctional education was undertaken for the purposes of: (1) describing the extent and nature of correctional education programs for adult offenders, the ... Read More	1987
207.	Contracting for Community Corrections Services Topics discussed include: needs assessment, make or buy decision process, request for proposals, contract development, and contract management and evaluation.... Read More	1987
208.	Larimer County Detention Center: A Study of Podular Direct Supervision ... Read More	1987
209.	Basic Guide to Mental Health Services in Jails: The Workbook Areas addressed include history of mental health in jails, major types of mental disorders, personality disorders, suicide awareness/prevention, and liability and negligence. Length of training is ... Read More	1987
210.	Study of Prison Industry: History, Components, and Goals ... Read More	1986
211.	Small Jail Special Issues Issues discussed include: what you should know before you design a jail, lawsuits and liability, modes of supervision in small jails, transition planning for the small jail, and using an architect.... Read More	1986
212.	Model Personnel Selection Process for Podular, Direct-Supervision New Generation Jails ... Read More	1986
213.	Potential Liabilities of Probation and Parole Officers Contents: (Pt. 1) Main text -- (Pt. 2) Study guide. Six months are given to complete the course from the date of receipt. Audience includes all probation and parole agents and administrators. ... Read More	1986
214.	Fees for Probation Services This document discusses issues such as revenue potential, positive and negative impacts of fees, and policy options for fee operations.... Read More	1986
215.	Management Strategies for Probation in an Era of Limits Reflecting change in resources, mission, problems, and strategies since the original monograph was written in 1982, this edition addresses: the importance of context; managing the transition to ... Read More	1986
216.	Development of Jail Industries ... Read More	1985
217.	Nature of New Small Jails: Report and Analysis In 1985, a survey was conducted on 255 small jails (50 beds or less) that had been opened since 1974 throughout the United States, the purpose of the survey was to discover how well the jails were ... Read More	1985
218.	Victim Offender Mediation: Conflict Resolution and Restitution ... Read More	1985
219.	Managing Long-Term Inmates: A Guide for the Correctional Administrator ... Read More	1985
220.	Offender Needs Assessment: Models and Approaches ... Read More	1984
221.	Workload Measures for Probation and Parole ... Read More	1983
222.	Planning and Evaluating Prison and Jail Staffing Volume one identifies six methods for determining proper staff levels in an institution: task analysis, motion and time study, productivity auditing, outcome analysis, process analysis, and ... Read More	1981
223.	Seven Steps To Plan a Better Jail ... Read More	1980

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The focus of the Information Center's online library is on unpublished, operationally-oriented materials developed by correctional agencies. The online library also includes National Institute of Corrections publications and links to other corrections-related materials.

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Today!	Changing Lives through Literature: An Alternative Sentencing Program This website provides information regarding Changing Lives through Literature (CLTL), the “alternative sentencing program based on the power of literature to transform lives through reading and group ... Accession Number: 024636.
Yesterday	Independent Review of Policies and Procedures of Correctional Facilities Operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Problems found during an investigation of correctional facilities operated by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Officer are reported. Sections of this independent review include: summary of ... Accession Number: 022006.
Sep. 07, 2010	Implementing Restorative Justice: A Guide for Schools This guide provides “School personnel with practical strategies to apply restorative justice” (p. 5). Sections of this publication include; why schools should use restorative justice; school ... Accession Number: 024050.
Sep. 01, 2010	Coaching Packets “Each of these Coaching Packets provides an overview of a key topic related to successful offender reentry, concrete strategies and key steps for enhancing practice in this area, and a "self ... Accession Number: 024641.
Sep. 01, 2010	The School-to-Prison Pipeline…and Back: Obstacles and Remedies for the Re-Enrollment of Adjudicated Youth “In this article, [the authors] consider the disturbing reluctance of schools to allow delinquent youth to continue their education and the high dropout rates for youth returning from juvenile ... Accession Number: 024642.
Sep. 01, 2010	Florida Model Jail Standards In addition to the Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS), this website provides access to: FMJS--Revisions Highlighted (07/31/09); August 2010 Jail Inspectors Class Memo; Tallahassee Inspectors Class ... Accession Number: 024624.
Sep. 01, 2010	The NAMI NJ Do and Don’t Card for Law Enforcement Education: Mental Illness Crisis This pocket card explains what to do and not to do when interacting with mentally ill people during a crisis. Accession Number: 024632.
Sep. 01, 2010	Juvenile Delinquency Probation Caseload, 2007 Those people involved with juveniles under probation will find this fact sheet interesting. Observations made include: one-third of all delinquency cases disposed in 2007 received probation as the ... Accession Number: 024633.
Sep. 01, 2010	Static-99 Clearinghouse A wealth of information regarding this sex offender risk assessment instrument for adult males is available at this website. Points of entry are Static-99 documents, training, Static-2002 documents, ... Accession Number: 024635.
Sep. 01, 2010	National GAINS Center “The GAINS Center's primary focus is on expanding access to community based services for adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders at all points of contact with ... Accession Number: 024625.
Sep. 01, 2010	Establishing and Maintaining Medicaid Eligibility upon Release from Public Institutions Individuals involved in acquiring Medicaid benefits for mentally ill ex-offenders returning to the community will find the lessons learned from this study helpful. The development and implementation ... Accession Number: 024645.
Sep. 01, 2010	Prisons and Terrorism: Radicalization and De-Radicalization in 15 Countries Anyone involved with prisons should read this report. It “identifies trade-offs and dilemmas but also principles and best practices that will help governments and policymakers spot new ideas and ... Accession Number: 024646.
Sep. 01, 2010	State Correctional System Officers’ Retirement Programs: Results from a 50-State Survey This information will be of interest to people involved with the retirement of state correctional system officers. Responses from this survey cover whether a separate retirement system exists for ... Accession Number: 024649.
Sep. 01, 2010	Sexual Victimization in Prisons and Jails Reported by Inmates, 2008-09 Results from the second National Inmate Survey (NIS-2) documenting inmate sexual assault are presented. The NIS-2 “is part of the National Prison Rape Statistics Program, which collects ... Accession Number: 024652.
Sep. 01, 2010	Policies and Procedures of the Illinois Juvenile Justice System This report provides an overview of the Illinois juvenile justice system including the processes related to an incident, police custody and arrest, pre-trial, trial or plea, sentencing hearing, ... Accession Number: 024653.
Aug. 30, 2010	Delinquency Cases in Juvenile Court, 2007 Statistics regarding juvenile court cases are organized according to counts and trends, gender, race, age, detention, intake decision, waiver to criminal court, and adjudication and disposition. Accession Number: 024634.
Aug. 30, 2010	Project POOCH Information about and from Project POOCH can be found on this website. Project POOCH (Positive Opportunities, Obvious Change with Hounds) is a program began in 1993 at the MacLaren Youth Correctional ... Accession Number: 024609.
Aug. 30, 2010	A History of Prison Inmate-Animal Interaction Programs The use of animal-facilitated programming in prisons is examined. This is done with a detailed look at historic precedents and current programs. While more research is needed, it appears that animal ... Accession Number: 024604.
Aug. 30, 2010	Pound Puppies: The Rehabilitative Uses of Dogs in Correctional Facilities This article provides a nice overview of the role dogs can play in an inmate’s rehabilitation. Topics discussed include: the roots of animal therapy; three types of assistance dog training—guide dog, ... Accession Number: 024605.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Experiences of Offenders in a Prison Canine Program The experiences of participants in the prison-based Indiana Canine Assistant and Adolescent Network (ICAAN) are explored. Findings are presented for the following themes—patience, parenting skills, ... Accession Number: 024606.
Aug. 30, 2010	Perspectives of Youth in an Animal-Centered Correctional Vocational Program: A Qualitative Evaluation of Project Pooch The experiences of incarcerated youth participating in the Project POOCH program are explored. Global themes reported are: patience and responsibility; developing a relationship; work ... Accession Number: 024608.
Aug. 30, 2010	Healing Invisible Wounds: Why Investing in Trauma-Informed Care for Children Makes Sense The need to fund services for juveniles affected by traumatic events is explained. Topics discussed include traumatic experiences affect on brain development in children; traumatic brain injury and ... Accession Number: 024619.
Aug. 30, 2010	Prison Count 2010: State Population Declines for the First Time in 38 Years The 0.3% drop in the number of individuals held in U.S. prisons (from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009) is discussed. Sections of this brief cover the wide range of state trends, what is ... Accession Number: 024620.
Aug. 30, 2010	Cities Pave the Way: Promising Reentry Policies that Promote Local Hiring of People with Criminal Records Individuals involved with helping ex-offenders find employment after their release from incarceration will find this guide very interesting. It “assembles the most promising local policies that ... Accession Number: 024622.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Real Costs and Benefits of Change: Finding Opportunities for Reform During Difficult Fiscal Times Individuals advocating for cost-effective juvenile justice reform need to turn to this guide “to help reinforce the value, both in terms of dollars and substance, of progressive programming for ... Accession Number: 024621.
Aug. 30, 2010	Expanding Opportunity: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated in the Green Economy This paper can help individuals “in their work to overcome systemic barriers and fundamentally transform the opportunities of people with criminal records in society and build healthy communities of ... Accession Number: 024626.
Aug. 30, 2010	The High Budgetary Cost of Incarceration Anyone interested or involved in reducing correctional expenditures should read this paper. Sections following an executive summary are an introduction; incarceration nation; cost, punishment; the ... Accession Number: 024627.
Aug. 30, 2010	The Impact of Parental Imprisonment on Children This report is necessary reading for those people involved with the children of inmates. It brings together what is known about how children are impacted by a parent’s imprisonment and offers ... Accession Number: 024628.
Aug. 30, 2010	System Change Accomplishments of the Corporation for Supportive Housing’s Returning Home Initiative Individuals looking to establish a supportive program for housing people being released from prison will find the challenges and successes of the Returning Home Initiative useful in formulating their ... Accession Number: 024631.
Aug. 26, 2010	Sexual Assault in Jail and Juvenile Facilities: Promising Practices for Prevention and Response: Final Report This is essential reading for anyone tasked with eradicating the sexual assault of incarcerated individuals. Eleven promising practices are described: leaders who promote values; officials who seek ... Accession Number: 024644.
Aug. 26, 2010	A Guidebook for Less-Lethal Devices: Planning for, Selecting, and Implementing Technology Solutions “This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive view of less-lethal technologies, their evolutionary role in criminal justice, and considerations when acquiring such devices to meet operational ... Accession Number: 024647.
Aug. 24, 2010	Volunteer Programs: Enhancing Public Safety by Leveraging Resources: A Resource Guide for Law Enforcement Agencies This publication is “a resource guide for chiefs of police, sheriffs, and other executives of state and local law enforcement agencies interested in establishing or enhancing volunteer programs ... Accession Number: 024567.
Aug. 23, 2010	Evaluation of the Ridge House Residential Program: Final Report The effectiveness of the Ridge House program to reduce recidivism is examined. Ridge House is a “spiritually-based, short-term transitional housing program that provides substance abuse treatment and ... Accession Number: 024568.
Aug. 23, 2010	It’s About Time: Aging Prisoners, Increasing Costs, and Geriatric Release This report, “based upon a statutory review of geriatric release provisions…offers recommendations for responding to the disparities between geriatric release policies and practice” (p.2). Agencies ... Accession Number: 024569.
Aug. 23, 2010	Making Things Right: Meaningful Community Service for Juvenile Offenders Issues surrounding juveniles doing community service are addressed. Topics discussed include: what community service is; meaningful community service; community in three jurisdictions—Deschutes ... Accession Number: 024566.
Aug. 23, 2010	Reentry Programs Database This searchable database includes “descriptions of reentry programs and initiatives from across the country…[which] highlight promising efforts that may provide valuable ideas for policymakers to ... Accession Number: 024579.
Aug. 23, 2010	Office of Justice Programs’ Management of Its Offender Reentry Initiatives Results from an evaluation of the Office of Justice Programs’ (OJP’s) two major offender reentry initiatives are presented and analyzed. Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024581.
Aug. 23, 2010	The California Miracle: Drastically Reduced Youth Incarceration, Drastically Reduced Youth Crime Individuals interested in the relationship between reduced youth crime and reduced incarceration of youth should read this article. Its authors investigated juvenile incarceration and crime trends ... Accession Number: 024576.
Aug. 23, 2010	PA-CO-OCCURRING.ORG: Co-Occurring Resource & Information Center While local sources of information may be specific to Pennsylvania, the majority of the information on this website can benefit those who are suffering from co-occurring disorders and those who are ... Accession Number: 024582.
Aug. 23, 2010	Recidivism Drops in Those Supervised by MH Courts A short overview of findings by North Carolina State University researchers is presented. During a two-year period, 72% of those who completed the mental health court process where not rearrested. ... Accession Number: 024577.
Aug. 23, 2010	Strengthening Sex Offenders’ Spouses This detailed outline covers sex offender chaperone training. Topics discussed include: reasons to train partners and others as chaperones; what chaperones must know; chaperone strengths; chaperone ... Accession Number: 024583.
Aug. 23, 2010	LRA [Less Restrictive Alternative] Chaperone Information Guide and Training Protocol This guide “is intended to assist those individuals who have elected to serve as a volunteer chaperone for an individually who is civilly committed [and]…is also intended to serve as a training tool” ... Accession Number: 024584.
Aug. 23, 2010	Prisoners' Right to Read: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights This document explains why inmates have a right to particular forms of information while incarcerated. Accession Number: 024585.
Aug. 19, 2010	New Jail Planning: Getting It Right Lessons learned from four communities that built new jails are related. This is done by utilizing the four major steps of the Facility Developmental Process model: determine the need and feasibility; ... Accession Number: 024347.
Aug. 18, 2010	Guide to the State Juvenile Justice Profiles "This bulletin introduces users to the history, content, and design of the State Juvenile Justice Profiles web site" (p. 1). Sections comprising this publication are: introduction; the Great Debate ... Accession Number: 021940.
Aug. 18, 2010	TPC Case Management Handbook: An Integrated Case Management Approach “This handbook is designed for teams of correctional and noncorrectional staff at the policy, management, and line staff levels who have been charged with implementing improvements in supervision and ... Accession Number: 024393.
Aug. 17, 2010	Supervising Low-Level Sex Offenders in the Community: An Integrated Model This training program “is a collaborative response to supervising sex offenders and focuses on the role of probation and parole officers. The curriculum uses an interactive format to help staff ... Accession Number: 024623.
Aug. 17, 2010	Section 9. Risk Assessment Instrument The development of a risk assessment tool to be used at the detention intake of a juvenile offender is described. This document covers goals, key elements, history, collaboration, implementation, ... Accession Number: 024552.
Aug. 17, 2010	Ohio Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool The creation and validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System is explained. Two documents comprise this collection: “Creation and Validation of the Ohio Risk Assessment System: Final Report” by ... Accession Number: 024551.
Aug. 17, 2010	Locked Up & Out: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth in Louisiana’s Juvenile Justice System The strategies offered for addressing the challenges LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) youth must deal with in correctional facilities will provide guidance for other correctional ... Accession Number: 024560.
Aug. 17, 2010	Report: Lane County’s Public Safety Risk Assessment Tool The development and validity of the Risk Assessment Tool (RAT), a “semi automated computer database that is used by the State Court Pretrial Services Office in partnership with the Lane County ... Accession Number: 024550.
Aug. 17, 2010	Tracking Inmates and Locating Staff with Active Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID): Early Lessons Learned in One U.S. Correctional Facility The use of active radio-frequency identification (RFID) to strengthen a correctional agency’s operations and safety is investigated. Four chapters are contained in this report: introduction; ... Accession Number: 024557.
Aug. 17, 2010	Racine County Pretrial Risk Assessment Information regarding the Racine Pretrial Risk Assessment process is provided. Individuals thinking about creating pretrial risk assessments should look over the material in this packet. Documents ... Accession Number: 024549.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Risk Assessment and Case Classification: A Case Study The use of the Pretrial Bond Supervision (PTBS) program to objectively make recommendations to judges about cash bonds or “supervised release” is explained. This article discusses: the primary ... Accession Number: 024556.
Aug. 17, 2010	Overview of Research Findings on Pretrial Risk Assessment and Pretrial Supervision If you are contemplating the use of another agency’s pretrial risk assessment tool without modification to your own organization’s needs you may want to read this report. The use of pretrial risk ... Accession Number: 024555.
Aug. 17, 2010	Examining the Potential Use of a Pretrial Risk Assessment Tool in King County, Washington: Final Report If you are thinking of using a pretrial risk tool in your area, this publication may answer some of the questions you have. Sections of this report include: introduction; benefits and questions ... Accession Number: 024554.
Aug. 17, 2010	The Looming Challenge of Dementia in Corrections Issues related to inmates with dementia are discussed. Sections of this article are: addressing the problem; tip of the iceberg—40 year forecast; we need to do better at early detention; once ... Accession Number: 024546.
Aug. 17, 2010	Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) This pretrial assessment instrument is a great resource for developing and implementing or retuning such a tool for your agency. This collection contains: “VPRAI Instruction Manual Version 1.2”; "VA ... Accession Number: 024545.
Aug. 17, 2010	Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) This should be the first stop on your search for pretrial services information. Points of entry are: about PJI; PJI’s services; pretrial services; analysis and research; diversion programs; ... Accession Number: 024553.
Aug. 17, 2010	Operation of GAF in a Correctional Setting The use of the GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) in a correctional setting is explained. Accession Number: 024563.
Aug. 10, 2010	A Case Study of Incarcerated Males Participating in a Canine Training Program The potential benefits realized through the use of a canine training program in a correctional facility are investigated. The inmates train assistance, therapy, rescue, and medical alert canines. ... Accession Number: 024607.

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