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This training applies to jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies alike. It focuses on building an agencys capacity to implement a locally owned and administered CIT...

This live 3-hour broadcast is meant to inform and increase awareness of strategies for developing policies and procedures for LGBTI populations.

Orientation for New Parole Board Executives

This 32-hour training program teaches the importance of in-depth planning before starting facility design.

This 36 hour program helps participants enhance their skills in areas essential to effective leadership and administration of a correctional institution.

About the National Corrections Academy

We provide training in leadership, management and specialized corrections topics for state, local and federal corrections. Training covers a broad range of correctional disciplines and topics, including leadership, jail and prison programming, offender reentry, and mental health.
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National Corrections Academy
11900 E. Cornell Ave, Unit C
Aurora, CO 80014
800.995-6429 (toll free)

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This training applies to jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies alike. It focuses on building an agencys capacity to implement a locally owned and administered CIT...

This live 3-hour broadcast is meant to inform and increase awareness of strategies for developing policies and procedures for LGBTI populations.

Orientation for New Parole Board Executives

This 32-hour training program teaches the importance of in-depth planning before starting facility design.

This 36 hour program helps participants enhance their skills in areas essential to effective leadership and administration of a correctional institution.

About Technical Assistance

Our technical assistance includes onsite guidance, support, consultation, or training provided by an experienced technical resource provider or NIC staff member who serves in an advisory capacity and works with agency staff.

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Administrative Offices
320 First Street
Washington, D.C. 20534
800.995.6423 (toll free)
202.307.3106

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This “research provides the first systematic empirical portrayal of a population that is exceptionally vulnerable by virtue of being both transgender and incarcerated. The foc...

The relationship between long-term solitary confinement and prisoner reentry is examined. Sections following an executive summary are: key findings; recommendations; Project H...

“Reforms are desperately needed in local juvenile justice system across the country. Too many youth are often unnecessarily or inappropriately detained, with long-lasting nega...

This publication “explores the special needs of rural communities and the special challenges they face in implementing the JDAI [Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative] mo...

This webinar “discussed the current research and best practices related to the successful management and treatment of women in the criminal justice system … with a particular ...

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The library provides access to over 18,000 corrections-related resources including training plans, research reports, program evaluations and more. For access to the full collection and our live onsite Information Experts, please use our Information Help Desk.

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11900 E. Cornell Ave, Unit C
Aurora, CO 80014
800.877.1461 (toll free)
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The National Institute of Corrections and the Urban Institute are pleased to solicit applications from California counties interested in receiving Transition from Jail to Co...

By Tom Erickson, Master Deputy, Public Information Office, Johnson County Sheriff s Office, Olathe, Kansas The Johnson County, KS Sheriff s Office has fully embraced the u...

A new set of articles has been posted to NIC s Corrections and Mental Health Update, a blog covering mental health practices. All of these new articles address the theme of...

Be sure to mark your calendars for the NIC Broadcast, LGBTI Populations Their Safety, Your Responsibility, on November 7th. Correctional agencies face many challenges s...

About the Corrections Community

We manage and support a community for corrections professionals to share information, ask questions, and work together online. This site has public and private forums that facilitate discussions on correctional topics and to seek answers from fellow members. We also maintain blogs which are used to share information about NIC activities, announce opportunities, and solicit feedback from the field. Membership is fast, free, and open to all.

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The National Institute of Corrections and the Urban Institute are pleased to solicit applications from California counties interested in receiving Transition from Jail to Co...

A new set of articles has been posted to NIC s Corrections and Mental Health Update, a blog covering mental health practices. All of these new articles address the theme of...

Be sure to mark your calendars for the NIC Broadcast, LGBTI Populations Their Safety, Your Responsibility, on November 7th. Correctional agencies face many challenges s...

If you missed the live broadcast, Health, Justice, Women: Transforming Systems Changing Lives, on August 15, you can now view the entire taping from the NIC website. About...

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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.

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The National Institute of Corrections and the Urban Institute are pleased to solicit applications from California counties interested in receiving Transition from Jail to Co...

A new set of articles has been posted to NIC s Corrections and Mental Health Update, a blog covering mental health practices. All of these new articles address the theme of...

Be sure to mark your calendars for the NIC Broadcast, LGBTI Populations Their Safety, Your Responsibility, on November 7th. Correctional agencies face many challenges s...

If you missed the live broadcast, Health, Justice, Women: Transforming Systems Changing Lives, on August 15, you can now view the entire taping from the NIC website. About...

About the National Institute of Corrections

We are an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Institute is headed by a Director appointed by the U.S. Attorney General. A 16-member Advisory Board, also appointed by the Attorney General, was established by the enabling legislation (Public Law 93-415) to provide policy direction to the Institute.

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Washington, D.C. 20534
800.995.6423 (toll free)
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Services and Resources for Correctional Trainers

NIC Provides a variety of resources and services for those providing training in a correctional setting.

The Workplace Learning and Staff Performance Enhancement initiative represents NIC’s effort to help build staff training and development capacity in corrections agencies. Click here for resources for trainers and curriculum designers.

Many materials are online, but most are only available through our library. If you are a correctional trainer and would like additional information about our resources and services, please contact us through our help desk.

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Resources and Services for Trainers

Online Curriculum Packages
Access curriculum packages for correctional staff training.
Video Training Opportunities
Locate video learning opportunities.
Research Assistance for Trainers
Our information specialists can help you locate information online and in our library.

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Administrative Offices
320 First St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20543
800.995.6423
202.307.3106

Training Center
11900 E Cornell Ave, Unit C
Aurora, CO 80014
800.995.6429
800.995.6420 (Fax #)

Information Center
11900 E Cornell Ave, Unit C
Aurora, CO 80014
800.877.1461
support@nic.zendesk.com

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