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The field of corrections faces many challenges and the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) coordinates and provides consulting, research, funding and training in an effort to address key issues. The results of these initiatives provide the field with valuable information and resources when dealing with these challenges.
Current Projects
Direct Supervision Jails
Resources and training on direct supervision management in jails.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Information on NIC's initiative "A Framework for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Local Justice Systems."
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in Corrections
Learn about current developments in the use of faith-based and community initiatives in correctional programming.
Forward Thinking
Explore corrections organizational planning in a quickly changing, uncertain future.
Green Corrections
Information about NIC efforts in the Greening of Corrections
High Performing Correctional Organizations (HPCO)
Learn more about this NIC project.
Inmate Behavior Management
Information about NIC's Inmate Behavior Management Initiative
Jail Administration
A wide variety of challenges are inherent in jail administration, and jail administrators need specific types of information and tools to manage their operations effectively. The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Jails Division provides training, technical assistance, and information on the administration of jail functions.
Jail Standards and Inspections
Information about NIC's Jail Standards and Inspections Initiative
Mentally Ill Persons in Corrections
Resources and services addressing mentally ill issues in corrections.
New Jail Planning
Information about NIC's New Jail Planning Initiative
The Norval Morris Project
Information and updates on activies related to the Norval Morris research project.
Offender Classification
Learn about the value of classification data to more effectively manage offenders, institutions, and correctional systems.
Offender Reentry/Transition
Learn more about prisoner reentry.
Parole
Information and training for parole.
PREA / Offender Sexual Abuse
Clearinghouse of information and resources for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Pretrial
Information, training and resources for pretrial professionals.
Reducing Offender Risk
Learn how agencies can reduce offender risk and recidivism by using evidence-based policies and practices (EBP).
Regional Training
Learn about the coordinated effort to support deliver localized training opportunities.
Security
Information, training and resources about NIC's security program..
The Center for Correctional Leadership and Management Studies
Meeting the leadership challenges for your agency
Transition and Offender Workforce Development
Programs and resources for employment programs for offenders or ex-offenders.
Women Offenders
Learn about our services and resources that address the issue of women who come in contact with the criminal justice system.
Workplace Learning and Staff Performance Enhancement
Learn about NIC's programs to enhance correctional agencies' training capacity.
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