Recent Articles

• Taming the Web

  Filed under: Training

  The Internet can be a “noisy” place. Many web sites are full of advertisements, pop up windows, and misleading links. However, the Internet is also a large source of timely and relevant information. You need to stay on top of what’s happening in your field of corrections and what people are saying about your agency so you can make informed, timely,... Read More » Posted Mar 18 2008, 11:18 AM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 439 views

• Looking for "what's new" in corrections?

  Filed under: Announcements, Tips & Tricks, FAQs

  The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is making it easy to stay on top of the latest corrections news, resources, training, and more on a single web page . On this new page , you can quickly scan the latest headlines, download new items in the library, and join discussions about correctional topics. Bookmark and visit this page often as it is... Read More » Posted Feb 19 2008, 11:18 AM by National Institute of Corrections with no comments | 378 views

• Have a penny, leave a penny...Need a penny, take a penny

  Filed under: Professional Organizations, Networking

  Wouldn't it be great if there was some way for people with questions to get together with people who have answers? There are so many barriers between agencies, states, and departments that it can be hard to find opportunities to step outside your environment and seek out new ideas. What's needed is a community "penny tray" of information... Read More » Posted Jul 23 2007, 04:08 PM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 1,187 views

• A new information management service is now available for corrections professionals

  Filed under: RSS, My Stuff

  Tired of having to go to multiple web sites to stay up to date with the latest correction news? The National Institute of Corrections has just added a new service to the Corrections Community web site that lets you monitor your discussion forums, news, websites, and more from a single web page! It's called "My Stuff" and it is a free service... Read More » Posted Mar 07 2007, 12:09 PM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 1,915 views

• 2,000 corrections professionals can't be wrong!

  Filed under: Announcements, News

  Over 2,000 of you have joined the National Institute of Corrections' online community for corrections professionals since it was started on July 1st. Members have enjoyed the great news and information provided by our corrections experts and discussed over 600 topics in our private and public forums. If you are one of these members, we thank you... Read More » Posted Oct 20 2006, 10:06 AM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 2,060 views

• Are you a jail administrator?

  Filed under: Announcements, Jails

  We are happy to announce a place exclusively for jail administrators where you can discuss important issues, seek out advice, and collaborate with your peers. This private forum is for jail administrators, of any size facility , across the country. You can ask questions of your collegues and receive their responses. It's an excellent opportunity... Read More » Posted Oct 20 2006, 09:25 AM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 1,442 views

• New Indian Country Jails Forum

  This private forum has been created so that jail administrators in Indian Country can discuss current jail-related issues amoung peers. If you have received an invitation to join this forum, please follow these steps to complete your membership: You must first have an account the the general Corrections Community. Have you already created an account... Read More » Posted Sep 27 2006, 03:38 PM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 2,176 views

• New "Religious Topics" forum!

  We're pleased to announce the new " Religious Topics " private forum for administrators and coordinators of religious programs in the criminal justice system. This is a private forum for religious administrators and coordinators of state, county and local correctional facilities. This is a wonderful opportunity to: Share discussions on... Read More » Posted Sep 22 2006, 11:24 AM by Peggy L. Ritchie with 4 comment(s) | 1,676 views

• New "Women Offenders" Forum!

  Filed under: Announcements, Female Offenders, Women Offenders

  We are proud to introduce a new Women Offenders forum . This public forum is moderated by the National Institute of Corrections's Maureen Buell . Questions and discussion topics for this forum can cover a wide range of areas to include policy, practice, programs, treatment, operations as well as addressing inquiries from administrators, managers... Read More » Posted Sep 06 2006, 02:29 PM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 1,964 views

• Staying Current In the Community - Part 3: RSS Subscriptions

  Filed under: Tips & Tricks, Syndication, RSS

  In this series you will learn how to organize and keep track of new information as it becomes available in the Community. While you can always come to the web site and browse for new information, there are other ways to stay up to date. In case you missed it, read: Part 1: Email Notifications Part 2: Using "Favorites" Part 3: RSS Subscriptions... Read More » Posted Aug 22 2006, 09:30 AM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 9,469 views

• Corrections Community Grows to 1,000 Members

  Filed under: Announcements, News

  Since its launch on July 1st, 2006, over 1,000 people have joined the Corrections Community. With direct support from corrections experts at the National Institute of Corrections, the Corrections Community is a great area for corrections professionals seeking to network with each other, share knowlege and information, and stay current with the latest... Read More » Posted Aug 16 2006, 09:22 AM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 1,630 views

• What are "tags" and how do I use them?

  Filed under: Tips & Tricks, Tagging, Tags

  Throughout the blogs, forums, and file libraries, you will see sections called "Tags" or "Popular Tags" that are full of keywords of varying sizes. Also, when you are creating or replying to a post, you may see a section called "Tags" or "Edit Tags" where you can add your own "tags". Ok...So, what's... Read More » Posted Aug 15 2006, 02:04 PM by Joshua Stengel with 2 comment(s) | 2,031 views

• New Forum for State DOC Training Directors

  This forum is a private area open only to directors of staff training in a state department of institutional corrections. If you are a member of our Training Directors Network (TDN) listserv or meet the requirements, you are encouraged to join this forum. Members can also access a private file library and news about our Training Directors Network. Here... Read More » Posted Aug 14 2006, 02:34 PM by Joshua Stengel with no comments | 1,772 views

• HOW TO: Change your sign in name and your display name.

  Filed under: Tricks, FAQ, Tips &amp

  When you create a Community account, you are asked to create a "Sign in Name". This is your username in the Community and is what you will need, along with your password, should you ever be asked to "Sign In". While you can use your full name for your sign in name, most people choose a shorter name or an alias. If you do nothing... Read More » Posted Aug 14 2006, 08:46 AM by Joshua Stengel with 1 comment(s) | 1,782 views

• New Forum for Administrators of Large Jails

  Filed under: Private Forums, Large Jails

  This new forum is a private area open only to top administrators of large U.S. jails and jail systems (those with 1,000 or more beds). If you are a member of our Large Jail Network (LJN) listserv or meet the requirements, you are encouraged to join this forum. Members of this forum can also access a private file library and news about the Large Jail... Read More » Posted Aug 10 2006, 03:36 PM by Joshua Stengel with 2 comment(s) | 1,626 views