A new publication, Managing Risk in Jails, is now available from the National Institute of Corrections. This manual can be used by jails of any size and is intended to help jails identify risks and develop a formal risk management program.  The chapters contained in the guide are:

1. Understanding Risk and Its Implications for Jails

2. Jail Risk Management Issues and Strategies

3. Developing a Risk Management Program

4. Organizational Investments for Managing Risk