http://nicic.org/Features/Library/?CORP=National%20Institute%20of%20CorrectionsThe latest electronic resources added to the online library.Each year, more and more employers are requiring job applicants to apply online or at a computer kiosk. Offenders in prisons, jails, parole and probation offices, faith-based agencies, and community-based organizations can use this CD-ROM to practice completing an employment application using a computer that does not have access to the Internet. This simulation training program provides basic information about computerized employment applications, tips for completing online job applications, a printable worksheet that can be used to prepare offenders for using these systems, and a full-length interactive application with context sensitive help. At the completion of the process, the user can print out the information that was entered.http://nicic.org/Library/0229965/6/2008 11:29:35 AM"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, financial, property, partners, and reputation" (p. v). Chapters following an introduction are: understanding risk and its implications for jails; jail risk management issues and strategies; developing a risk management program; and organizational investments for managing risk. Appendixes provide recommended resources, worksheets (Risk Register, Risk Control Implementation Schedule, and Risk Control Action Plan), and evaluating financing options.http://nicic.org/Library/0226664/29/2008 9:04:11 AMStrategies and techniques for effectively interacting with the press are covered during this six-hour training session. Participants will be able to: control an interview; conduct a successful news conference; write a news release that gets attention; present one's case to the public; execute crisis communication plans during an emergency; identify and use interviewing skills; utilize strategies for communicating effectively; and identify strategies for working with current and emerging media. Other topics covered include: ambush interview; telephone interview; one-on-one interview; social media, citizen journalism and you; talk show; and town hall. Also included are vignettes for ambushes and fix-its.http://nicic.org/Library/0229484/15/2008 4:25:45 PMPretrial rearrest among New York domestic violence (DV) defendants is examined. Sections contained in this article are: background; identifying DV and non-DV cases; offense patterns of DV and non-DV defendants; and conclusions. Since 9% of DV defendants are rearrested on a new DV offense, "victims may be at considerable risk of threats, intimidation, or retaliation during the pretrial period" (p. 38).http://nicic.org/Library/0230024/15/2008 3:18:28 PMResults from a study of the non-specialization of individuals charged with domestic violence (DV) and the relationship between DV and assaultive and criminal behaviors are reported. Sections of this article are: background; profile of domestic violence arrestees; risk factors and DV specialization; comparative failure rates; and conclusions. The most common rearrest charges for DV defendants are failure to appear (204%), contempt (7.1%), and simple assault (5.3%).http://nicic.org/Library/0230014/15/2008 2:20:58 PMThe use of the Step Forward program offered by the Oakland County Community Corrections Division (OCCCD) is explained. This article covers: programmatic approach -- intake assessments, case planning, services and interventions, case management, and sanctions and incentives; burning questions such as justifying the use of Step Forward by pretrial defendants and determining where to draw the line for pretrial failure; success rates compared; and next steps. Step Forward has a 93% success rate for returning defendants to the court.http://nicic.org/Library/0230004/15/2008 2:13:01 PMThe Colorado Improving Supervised Pretrial Release (CISPR) Project, an innovative pretrial initiative, is described. This article contains these sections; introduction; aims of the CISPR Project; and CISPR phases -- develop statistically validated pretrial release risk assessment instrument, match risks and interventions, educate system stakeholders, prepare documentation, assist with local implementation, and solidify progress. Phase I should last through 2008 with following phases continuing through 2009.http://nicic.org/Library/0229994/15/2008 2:03:03 PMThis two-hour training session presents techniques for interacting effectively with the public and press. Modules comprising this course are: why we are doing this; working with the media; strategies and techniques for communicating effectively; and crisis media.http://nicic.org/Library/0224724/15/2008 11:13:33 AMThe use of evidence-based practices in Virginia's pretrial system is discussed. This article has these sections: background; making a difference; and the three most applicable principles of effective interventions.http://nicic.org/Library/0229984/10/2008 8:46:26 AM"This article presents a possible framework for developing research geared toward identifying evidence-based practices in pretrial services" (p. 4). Sections of this article are: limited pretrial research exists to support evidence-based practices; start with goals; use of the Pretrial Release Standards of the American Bar Association as objectives; tasks or objectives along with related issues that should be researched; and interpreting research findings to assimilate outcomes into practices.http://nicic.org/Library/0229974/10/2008 8:40:20 AMIssue contents are: “Foreword” by Ken Rose; “A Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial Services” by John Clark; “Advancing Evidence-Based Practices in the Pretrial Field” by Katie Green, Pat Smith, and Kristina Bryant; “Improving Pretrial Assessment and Supervision in Colorado” by Michael R. Jones and Sue Ferrere; “Pretrial Defendants: Are They Getting Too Much of a Good Thing?” by Barbara M. Hankey; “Charge Specialty and Revictimization of Defendants Charged with Domestic Violence Offenses” by Spurgeon Kennedy; and “Pretrial Rearrests Among Domestic Violence Defendants in New York City” by Richard R. Peterson.http://nicic.org/Library/0229044/3/2008 11:56:29 AM"This document will review the role of jails and incarceration within United States' correctional systems and propose opportunities for jail officials to interact and collaborate with local criminal justice entities with the shared purpose of enhancing long-term public safety" (p. 1). Sections following an abstract include: practice within corrections -- does it work as a system; corrections in the U.S.; evidence-based practice -- the effectiveness of criminal sanctions; communicating within a social learning environment; offender classification -- to jail or not to jail; the work of jails -- high-risk offenders and their effect on public safety; organizational change -- the role of correctional leadership; high-risk offenders in jail transition programs; and conclusion/summary. Appendixes include: "One Example of a Successful Jail Transition Program: The Dutchess County Jail Transition Program"; Process Evaluation Checklist form; and Plan for Transition form.http://nicic.org/Library/0229714/1/2008 8:58:58 AMCovering 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 Justice Statistics, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance) and the National Institute of Corrections to curtail prison rape. In addition to an introduction and background, this report reviews activities and accomplishments for the: Office of Justice Programs (OJP); National Institute of Justice (NIJ) -- legislative mandate, research on sexual violence in corrections and the protection of human subjects, research awards, and requests for proposals (RFPs); Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- legislative mandate and administrative survey collections; Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) -- legislative mandate and awarding of Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Program Grants; and National Institute of Corrections (NIC) -- legislative mandate, training and education, regional workshops for executive leadership, informational video, NIC videoconference, continued distribution of “Video Tool Kit 1: Facing Prison Rape,” agency/staff focus groups, technical assistance, and national clearinghouse.http://nicic.org/Library/0229703/24/2008 1:55:28 PMLeadership and personal leadership practices are focused on during this 70-hour course. Modules comprising this manual are: the leadership experience -- peak experiences, values, and vision; the leadership challenge; Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) and feedback; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and temperament; power and influence; strategic thinking; ethics and values; team building; and improving leadership performance through better nutrition and fitness.http://nicic.org/Library/0203893/21/2008 8:15:26 AMA PowerPoint presentation for first time correctional supervisors is provided. Sections of this course are: qualities and skill building for supervisors (personal position statement and the cognitive/behavioral model); values dissonance -- personal visa and organizational context; effective communication; making decisions and creating solutions; valuing differences; encouraging performance; team building; and Supervisory Development Plan.http://nicic.org/Library/0229403/17/2008 1:01:57 PMA “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 and services” is presented (p.8). These sections follow an executive summary: introduction; the impact of history on current reform efforts; the key elements of the parole process—the institutional, reentry, community, and discharge phases; the foundation of system effectiveness—evidence-based practice, organizational development, and collaboration; moving forward; and conclusion. An appendix lists intermediate and process measures for implementation.http://nicic.org/Library/0229063/3/2008 10:17:08 AMThis self-paced course will assist those jurisdictions seeking to realize more successful outcomes with offenders, such as utilizing resources and capacities more effectively, implementing evidence-based practices, and defining and measuring outcomes. Five modules make up this training program: introduction; the TPC (Transition From Prison to the Community) Initiative; the TPC approach and model; lessons learned from jurisdictions utilizing TPC; and what it takes to implement TPC. Additional contents include a glossary, post test, descriptions for each of the TPC jurisdictions, website links, and the Roadmap for Implementing the TPC Model.http://nicic.org/Library/0229052/29/2008 9:26:02 AMCovering 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 addition to an introduction and background, this report reviews activities and accomplishments for the: Office of Justice Programs (OJP); National Institute of Justice (NIJ) -- legislative mandate, research awards and activities, and PREA research reports; Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) -- legislative mandate, expert panel meetings, administrative survey collections, victim self-report survey collections, coordination efforts, and PREA-related publications; Review Panel on Prison Rape—legislative mandate and information gathering; Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) -- legislative mandate, awarding of Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Program Grants, and other assistance (BJA Award Summaries); and National Institute of Corrections (NIC) -- legislative mandate, classroom training, training development, professional conferences, videoconference, informational videos, technical assistance, other assistance activities, evaluation, and national clearinghouse. Appendixes include: BJA FY 2006 Protecting Inmates and Safeguarding Communities Project Summaries; NIC/WCL (Washing College of Law) Project on Addressing Prison Rape—Sample Action Plans; and PREA Training for Trainers—Training Plan Progress Summaries.http://nicic.org/Library/0228932/28/2008 12:45:52 PMThe reduction of recidivism by state judiciaries utilizing six principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) is explained. Seven sections follow an executive summary: introduction; current state sentencing policies and their consequences; drug courts -- the state judiciary's successful experiment with EBP; the principles of EBP; local sentencing and corrections policy reforms; state sentencing and corrections policy reforms; and conclusion. "[C]arefully targeted rehabilitation and treatment programs can reduce offender recidivism by conservative estimates of 10-20%" (p. 52).http://nicic.org/Library/0228432/5/2008 3:40:54 PMThe strengths of podular/direct supervision are explained. This video provides information regarding: the three types of jail design and inmate management (i.e., linear/intermittent surveillance, podular/remote supervision, and podular/direct supervision); benefits of direct supervision; the eight key principles of direct supervision; inmate management strategies; booking; orientation; classification; the day room; the housing unit; disciplinary segregation housing; and inmate programs. Jail officials from around the U.S. comment on direct supervision.http://nicic.org/Library/0207412/5/2008 2:40:04 PMContents of these proceedings are: introduction; key themes; session highlights; opening remarks; open forum; reentry partnerships; reentry programs in jails; excited delirium/acute behavioral disturbance (ED/ABD); women offender issues; the continuing evolution of the Large Jail Network (LJN); final meeting agenda; participant list; and index of past LJN meeting topics.http://nicic.org/Library/0225992/5/2008 10:26:50 AMThe use of the Transition from Prison to the Community (TPC) model to improve offender transition in Missouri is explained. This article contains the following sections: preparing for change; addressing barriers to success -- employment, substance abuse, mental health, education, veterans' assistance, families, and transportation; preparing for release -- Transitional Housing Unit (THU), Transition Accountability Plan (TAP), and Integrated Case Management Model; extending connections; and celebrating partnership.http://nicic.org/Library/0227871/29/2008 3:27:14 PMGender-responsive offender reentry efforts for female offenders in Rhode Island are discussed. Sections contained in this article are: introduction; reentry -- a statewide focus; women's issues past and present; consciously implementing a gender-responsive approach -- assessments, program examination and updates, and field services; and challenges in reentry.http://nicic.org/Library/0227861/29/2008 3:19:33 PMThis article highlights the "flagship" of Indiana's reentry initiatives -- the Plainfield Reentry Educational Facility (PREF). Sections cover: the focus is reducing recidivism; the PREF philosophy; PREF program elements -- education and vocational skills development; employment assistance, families and children reunification, financial services, and life skills; and coordination at release.http://nicic.org/Library/0227851/29/2008 3:13:20 PMThe use of reach-in to improve the transition process is explained. Reach-in "provides a simple method of contacting an offender prior to release from prison or jail custody for the purpose of coordinating services upon release" (p. 49). This article is comprised of these sections: Oregon's model for post-prison supervision; what reach-in is; the reach-in process; partnerships between counties and the Oregon Department of Corrections; and indicators of success -- recidivism dropped from 37.5% to 23% due in part to the contributing factor of reach-in.http://nicic.org/Library/0227841/29/2008 2:59:30 PM