http://nicic.org/LibraryThe latest electronic resources added to the online library.By utilizing the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), substance abuse treatment admissions referred by the criminal justice system are compared to admissions from other agencies. Sections following a summary are: demographic characteristics; treatment characteristics; treatment outcomes; trends in criminal justice referrals; and discussion. “In 2007, the criminal justice system was the largest single source of referrals to the substance abuse treatment system, comprising 37 percent of all admissions…approximately 670,500 of the 1.8 million admissions” (p. 1).http://nicic.org/Library/02408111/6/2009 12:47:03 PMWays to address widespread infection in correctional facilities are covered. Topics discussed include: increased use of personal and environmental cleaning; ranking infection risk from DEFCON 1 to 4; and focusing on disinfecting floors.http://nicic.org/Library/02407011/6/2009 12:46:19 PMThe future role of prison officers is discussed. Sections of this report include: introduction; numbers and attitudes; recruitment; an inquiry of mental history and self harm in custody; an international comparison—Norway; the role of the prison officer; prison expansion and the changing role of the prison officer; and conclusion.http://nicic.org/Library/02408011/6/2009 9:04:02 AM"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 PMThe exposure of children ages 17 and younger to violence is examined. This bulletin contains the following sections: introduction; OJJDP message; background—the problem of violence against children and prior attempts at comprehensive measurements; history of the current study; highlights of survey results—physical assault, bullying, sexual victimization, child maltreatment, witnessing and indirect exposure to violence, and multiple and cumulative victimization; developmental patterns in exposure to violence; methodology, types of violent victimization surveyed, and limitations; and implications for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.http://nicic.org/Library/02407711/5/2009 11:59:17 AM“This report summarizes the findings of a large-scale research project on processing delays in youth justice systems across the United States” (p. ii). Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; history of court delay; causes and effects of delayed justice; controlling court delay; controlling juvenile court delay; recent trends in delinquency case processing time; delay reduction efforts in three juvenile courts; and conclusion.http://nicic.org/Library/02407611/5/2009 11:32:26 AMThis article discusses the strategies utilized by parole agencies to help ex-prisoners get jobs. Sections of this publication include: the challenges faced by ex-prisoners seeking employment; the role of the parole officer; strategies used by parole agencies to increase the employability of persons under supervision; vocational assessment and career guidance; job readiness and pre-employment instruction; assistance in securing documents needed for employment; job placement assistance; fidelity bonding; Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC); post placement guidance and follow-up; tracking the employment rates of parolees; policy recommendations; and conclusions.http://nicic.org/Library/02407511/5/2009 11:05:53 AMWays in which order is maintained by correctional officers are described. These “influential” abilities include: coercive power or physical force; expert power or skills; reward power or “bribes”; and respect power—the respect for the unit officer. Overall, “constant professionalism” is needed to address the actions of violent offenders. “You look, walk, and act the part of an officer who is security mined with some empathy mixed in” (p. 4).http://nicic.org/Library/02407111/5/2009 9:08:32 AMThe impact of court-ordered school desegregation on crime in selected large urban schools is examined. Sections following an abstract include: introduction; background; conceptual framework; data; methods; results according to the impacts of school segregation, homicide victimization, homicide offending, robustness and falsification tests, mechanisms, and generalizability; and conclusions. Homicide victimization declines 25% for black youth following court order compliance.http://nicic.org/Library/02407211/5/2009 8:33:57 AMThis “report is an interactive guide that leads the reader through a planning process to ensure continuity of law enforcement operations during a flu pandemic” (p. iii). This document is divided into seven sections: identify the department planning team; gather information and resources; review and revise existing (or develop new) plan components that ensure continuity of operations; communications prior to and during an influenza pandemic; planning for activation; planning for recovery (between waves of the pandemic and the conclusion of the event); and exercise and update the plan.http://nicic.org/Library/02407311/5/2009 8:03:00 AM“The Principles that follow are developed to describe the unique and critical role juvenile defense attorneys play in juvenile proceedings” (p. 6). The role of defense counsel incorporates the: duty to represent the client’s expressed interests; duty of confidentiality and privilege; duties of competence and diligence; duty to advise and counsel; and the duty of communication. Appendixes provide the ABA (American Bar Association) Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Ten Principles for providing Quality Public Defense Delivery Systems.http://nicic.org/Library/02407411/5/2009 7:45:42 AMThis document presents an annual picture of California’s juvenile justice process. Statistics are presented in four sections—arrests, referrals to probation departments, petitions files, and adult court dispositions.http://nicic.org/Library/02403211/3/2009 4:02:40 PMThe “critical question of what constitutes best practice in parole supervision” is discussed (p. 1). This testimony is divided into five parts: the changing orientation of parole; seven organizational-level parole best practices; six case management-level parole best practices; implementing parole best practices; and conclusion.http://nicic.org/Library/02403811/3/2009 12:03:54 PM“This report focuses on how leaders can drive employee engagement and increase high performance through hands-on performance management” (p. enclosure). This report contains the following sections: executive summary; employee engagement and high performance; engagement driver one—pride in one’s work and workplace; engagement driver two—satisfaction with leadership; engagement driver three—opportunity to perform well at work; engagement driver four—positive work environment; engagement driver five—satisfaction with the recognition received; engagement driver six—prospect for future personal and professional growth; and conclusion and recommendations.http://nicic.org/Library/02404811/3/2009 11:33:36 AM “This report provides the current findings on nonfatal and fatal violent crimes against females” (p. 1). Statistics are organized according to: nonfatal intimate partner violence; trends in nonfatal intimate partner violence; fatal intimate partner violence; trends in fatal intimate partner violence; children who witness violence; characteristics of rape/sexual assault; trends in rape/sexual assault; and characteristics of stalking; and definitions of violent crimes. The rates of nonfatal and fatal intimate partner violence against women decreased 53% and 34%, respectively.http://nicic.org/Library/02406811/2/2009 3:21:27 PMFindings from a national survey regarding pretrial diversion programs and practices are presented. Three sections follow a summary of major findings: diversion program characteristics; diversion referrals and placements; and diversion program practices—participation requirements, supervision and services, non-compliance, program responses and violation of diversion, completion, and the court’s role.http://nicic.org/Library/02404511/2/2009 3:12:38 PM“The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of what is known about intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders (IASOs),” such as 40-90% of sexual abuse against children is caused by other children (p. 1). Sections of this document cover: a profile of intrafamilial adolescent sex offenders; the different groups (typologies) of IASOs; treatment of adolescent sex offenders; and conclusions and policy issues.http://nicic.org/Library/02406911/2/2009 2:10:49 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 AMThis testimony addresses the “profound impact of disproportionate rates of incarceration in communities of color” (p. 1). Topics covered include: causes of racial disparity—disproportionate crime rates, disparities in criminal justice processing, overlap of race and class effects, and impact of “race neutral” policies; and policies and practices to reduce racial and ethnic disparities—adopt racial impact statements to project unanticipated consequences of criminal justice policies, assess the racial impact of current criminal justice decision making, shift the focus of drug policies and practice, and provide equal access to justice.http://nicic.org/Library/02406410/30/2009 10:14:20 AMThis testimony addresses the experience of the U.S. in utilizing mandatory sentencing in the hope that it “will be useful in [the Committee’s] consideration of proposed changes in Canadian law” (p. 1). Points explained in Mauer’s analysis include: mandatory sentencing has failed to enhance public safety; mandatory sentencing results in excessive punishment; and mandatory sentences transfer discretion from judges to prosecutors.http://nicic.org/Library/02406310/30/2009 10:01:04 AM“This paper presents the key features of problem-oriented justice and examines three challenges with these approaches and attempts at mainstreaming” (p.1). Sections of this publication include: features of problem-oriented justice; key challenges to mainstreaming problem-oriented justice—promoting equity of access, resources issues, and the role of the judicial officer; and conclusion.http://nicic.org/Library/02406210/30/2009 9:36:31 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 PM