http://nicic.org/Features/Library/?CORP=National%20Institute%20of%20CorrectionsThe latest electronic resources added to the online library.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 Emerging Role of Correctional Industries.” Part 1, which aired in August 2008, focused on the history and benefits of correctional industries and ways to balance competing interests. The October 2009 program will focus on presenting new reentry strategies and highlight specific programs around the country that reflect best practices. Imagine a reentry program that reduces recidivism, changes lives, and makes prisons and jails safer with little or no cost to taxpayers. Such a program has been around for decades. It is correctional industries, an effective model for preparing offenders for employment upon release. The elements of this strategy include skills certification, positive change, collaboration with businesses and the community, and a focus on career development and job retention. Participants in the 3-hour satellite/Internet broadcast will be able to identify: the growing role of correctional industries in the reentry process; best practices in innovative correctional industries related to successful reentry; strategies for promoting collaborations that increase the effectiveness of correctional industries on reentry; positive reentry outcomes resulting from correctional industries; and the future of correctional industries.http://nicic.org/Library/0240191/19/2010 11:52:11 AMThis 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and criminal justice agencies have joined forces to provide some practical strategies for prevention and control. Participants of this satellite/Internet broadcast will be able to: define the current status of the H1N1 pandemic, including perspectives on its effect on criminal justice issues; outline a rational plan for H1N1 prevention and control strategies, including how to plan for a pandemic and how to plan for the seasonal flu; describe methods for ensuring that staff and inmates receive timely and accurate information about H1N1; and identify and access information resources on H1N1.http://nicic.org/Library/0241211/14/2010 2:58:59 PMThis 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 and amendment” (p. 1). Eight chapters are contained: an introduction to staff sexual misconduct—definitions; state criminal laws coverage of agencies and personnel; state criminal laws—prohibited contact; state criminal laws—defenses to staff sexual misconduct; state criminal laws—criminal penalties; optimal elements of law—criminalizing staff sexual misconduct with offenders; other sanctions and consequences; and conclusion.http://nicic.org/Library/0241811/11/2010 12:15:49 PM“This guide helps readers better understand the variables applied in jail capacity forecasting, provides more detail about the development of the jail snapshot (a jail assessment) and case-processing study (an analysis of adjudication decisions and timelines), and offers a framework for assessing key population management strategies across the system” (p. viii). Seven chapters comprise this publication: getting started; system assessment—jail population management strategies; the jail snapshot; case-processing study; jail capacity planning overview; the jai l capacity forecast—a county example; and planning for one empty bed.http://nicic.org/Library/0227221/8/2010 7:57:05 AMMaking 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 others. The National Institute of Corrections has developed Essential Skills for New Supervisors, a new 36-hour DVD training program that focuses on core competencies for supervisors. These competencies include developing personal and professional goals, demonstrating leadership, solving problems, thinking critically, making decisions, managing conflict, coaching, counseling, providing discipline, and encouraging staff performance.http://nicic.org/Library/02401312/22/2009 12:57:47 PM“This instructional disk is intended to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Labor Market Information (LMI) and give you the informational tools to increase short-term and long-term employment outcomes for the offenders under your supervision.” Users will be able to: understand labor market information concepts and terms; identify key LMI resources and to know how to access them; use LMI to assist offenders in making career choices; use LMI to identify occupations that will experience job growth in ones state; and use LMI in the design of workforce development programs for offenders.http://nicic.org/Library/02413612/7/2009 3:49:58 PMA “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 is; the integrated model; the principles of effective intervention; implementing evidence-based principles; leading organizational change and development; and collaboration for systemic change. The appendixes include: research support gradient; the search conference; and key concepts in organizational development.http://nicic.org/Library/02410711/23/2009 2:37:46 PMThis 16-hour training program focuses on the complex issues surrounding supervision of women who are under the jurisdiction of probation and parole, pre-trial services and other community corrections agencies. The goal of the training is to educate correctional professionals on how to better help women under community supervision to reach their full potential, live a healthy, crime free lifestyle, and succeed and be productive citizens in the community. Participants will be able to: identify the unique service needs of women offender;: identify the core attributes of gender-responsive supervision in community corrections; understand what it means to describe women offenders as “relational” and the implications of this core attribute for supervision strategies and outcomes in the community; understand how some gender differences between males and females can impact the behavior of women offenders and their responses to supervision; understand the need to develop and incorporate multi-cultural approaches in gender-responsive supervision; identify the major symptoms and triggers of trauma in women, and recognize language and behaviors that are insensitive to the experiences of trauma in women offender’s lives; incorporate gender-specific risk and need elements in the assessment process; and develop a gender-responsive case plan to effectively supervise women in a supportive community environment.http://nicic.org/Library/02410511/20/2009 4:04:43 PMThis program focuses on key elements in effective jail administration and is designed to address the unique needs of small jail administrators. Modules are: introduction and overview; introduction to action planning; using jail standards; managing risk; developing policy and procedures; defining staffing needs; managing the workforce; managing inmate behavior; developing a fire, safety, and sanitation plan; and assessing jail operations.http://nicic.org/Library/02409611/19/2009 3:59:53 PM"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 this publication addressing human resources concerns related to preventing staff sexual misconduct in custodial settings” (p. 1). Sections comprising this report are: introduction; prevention—hiring, on-the-job prevention policies, specific policies in the public employment context, and implementing preventative policies in a union environment; investigation; discipline and termination; and conclusion.http://nicic.org/Library/02407811/5/2009 12:19:11 PMTopics discussed include: strategies for the promotion of staff to jail management positions; faith-based programs in the correctional environment—whether the pros outweigh the cons and programming; emerging technologies—radio interoperability, biometrics, global positioning system (GPS), radio frequency identification (RFID), detection, telemedicine, information sharing, and mapping; proactive discipline—maintaining organizational effectiveness and how to get people to perform for you; and an open forum covering 18 topics.http://nicic.org/Library/02406611/2/2009 11:51:05 AM"The goal of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) is to help first-term sheriffs enhance their ability to be an effective leader." Modules contained in this manual are: welcome and introductions; the sheriff as leader; defining your leadership direction; self-awareness; developing your executive team; ethics; power and influence; the external environment and the Office of Sheriff; leading change; and leadership plan development. Also included is a Leadership Development Plan Journal.http://nicic.org/Library/02405910/27/2009 1:17:35 PM"The goal of the National Sheriffs’ Institute (NSI) is to help first-term sheriffs enhance their ability to be an effective leader." Modules contained in this manual are: welcome and introductions; the sheriff as leader; defining your leadership direction; self-awareness; developing your executive team; ethics; power and influence; the external environment and the Office of Sheriff; leading change; and leadership plan development.http://nicic.org/Library/02405810/27/2009 1:09:16 PMThe process for planning, design, and construction of a new jail is covered. Modules contained in this manual are: facility development process; program translation; schematic design; design development; construction documents; effective project management and budgeting; development options; alternative construction methods; Denver Detention Center design review; staffing analysis; and transitioning into a new jail.http://nicic.org/Library/02405710/27/2009 12:37:10 PMDeveloped for line staff, this training progam provides effective inmate management techniques that will enable participants to operate a direct supervision housing unit. This program contains the following modules: introduction; orientation to direct supervision; officer role in the unit–influencing behavior; direct supervision housing unit strategies; time management in the unit; managing inmate behavior; managing differences and difficult situations; and housing unit laboratory.http://nicic.org/Library/02405610/27/2009 12:17:47 PMVermont’s Workforce Development Program is highlighted. Topics discussed include: creating a unique culture; the program’s core—a workforce development culture; Habits of Mind curriculum; workplace application; evidence of effectiveness; program replication; future of the program; and program costs. The reincarceration rate for male participants that successfully completed the program is 59%, at six months following release, compared to the control group’s rate of 74%; the rate for females is 38% versus 63% for the comparison group.http://nicic.org/Library/0230659/25/2009 2:24:39 PMCovering 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 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 and research awards and activities; 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, grant accomplishments, and other assistance activities; and National Institute of Corrections (NIC) -- legislative mandate, classroom training, Web chats, professional conferences, informational videos, technical assistance, other assistance activities, additional work, evaluation, and national clearinghouse. Appendixes include: NIC/WCL (Washington College of Law) Newsletter; PREA statewide probation and parole direction; and a summary of the health care subject matter experts meeting.http://nicic.org/Library/0238289/22/2009 2:16:54 PMThis presentation is an extended interview with Dr. William Miller regarding the utilization of motivational interviewing (MI) in correctional settings. Topics discussed include: background of MI; MI in corrections; how MI works; the spirit of MI; implementing MI; MI applications; MI in assessment; brief and one-time MI; essentials of MI; MI roll-out; MI training; supervisor’s role; MI research; implications for policy makers; and implications for supervisors and MI coaches. The resources contained on the CD-ROM are transcripts of the video presentation and a copy of “Motivating Offenders to Change.”http://nicic.org/Library/0235359/4/2009 2:27:48 PMStatutes regarding staff misconduct are compiled and reported. Each entry supplies the following information (if provided): statute; definitions; procedure; criminal penalty; and administrative penalty.http://nicic.org/Library/0239009/3/2009 9:26:53 PMContents of these proceedings are: introduction; meeting take-aways in brief; illegal alien programs; proactive discipline, part 2; PREA update; intersex and transgender issues; Legal Issues in Jails--2009; open forum; announcements; LJN business; final meeting agenda; participant list; and index of past LJN meeting topics.http://nicic.org/Library/0238789/1/2009 8:38:48 AMThis document provides information regarding enacting state, statute number, statute title, coverage, definition and notes, penalties, and defenses (if given) for criminal laws prohibiting sexual abuse of inmates by staff.http://nicic.org/Library/0213878/27/2009 2:45:17 PMThis guide “presents six key elements that, in combination, will help jails reduce a wide array of negative, destructive, and dangerous inmate behavior” (p. v). These elements are: assessing risk and needs; assigning inmates to housing; meeting inmates’ basic needs; defining and conveying expectations for inmate behavior; supervising inmates; and keeping inmates productively occupied.http://nicic.org/Library/0238828/27/2009 1:06:04 PMInformation 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 related to secure confinement facilities, community corrections, juvenile, and private; personnel coverage related to correctional employees, volunteers, juvenile workers, and contractors; defenses; and penalties.http://nicic.org/Library/0239498/27/2009 11:39:26 AMStates with laws prohibiting sexual interaction with or against offenders are plotted. Maps include: "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Correctional Supervision: Consent as a Defense”; "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals Under Community Corrections Supervision";"State Criminal Laws Prohibiting the Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Jails”; "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Juveniles Under Correctional Supervision"; "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals by Law Enforcement”; "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting the Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Lock-Ups"; and "State Criminal Laws Prohibiting Sexual Abuse of Individuals in Custody.”http://nicic.org/Library/0239508/27/2009 11:38:54 AMState 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 sexual misconduct need to register; information maintained in sex offender registry; community notification and website; limitations on residency or employment; and duration of registration.http://nicic.org/Library/0239058/25/2009 11:53:16 AM