July 2008 - Posts

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• Northeast Region RTI is Sponsoring a Thinking for A Change training program!

  Filed under: Training, northeast region rti team, Thinking for A Change facilitator training, cognitive behavior change program

  The Northeast Region of the NIC Regional Training Initiative (RTI) presents: THINKING for a CHANGE (T4C) facilitator training This is a 32 hour advanced level training program that will prepare participants to facilitate offender groups utilizing the Thinking for a Change program. Thinking for a Change (T4C) is an integrated, cognitive behavior change... Read More » Posted Jul 31 2008, 08:55 AM by Leslie LeMaster | 199 views

• Learn online! "Your Role: Responding to Sexual Abuse"

  The National Institute of Corrections has just released a new online training progra m that provides a comprehensive overview of the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) . This 2-hour program is designed to increase your awareness of the dynamics of sexual abuse in corrections and teach you how to respond to allegations of sexual abuse. All staff... Read More » Posted Jul 30 2008, 10:16 AM by National Institute of Corrections | 272 views

• Job Announcement NIC - Management Assistant

  Filed under: Employment Opportunities

  The National Institute of Corrections has a job opening for a: Management Assistant (Aurora, CO) : This position provides administrative support for the various Institute training programs and technical assistance in addition to clerical and administrative support to the Academy Division. It also provides support for NIC staff who are responsible for... Read More » Posted Jul 29 2008, 02:06 PM by Tracey V | 435 views

• (Updated: 7/21) SOLICITATION FOR A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT: Training for Parole Board Members

  Filed under: Cooperative Agreements, Training

  UPDATE 7/21: Comments, Quesitons, and Answers from the Conference Call help July 18, 2008 have been added below DATE: Applications must be received by 2:00 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is soliciting proposals from organizations, groups or individuals who would like to enter into a cooperative greement... Read More » Posted Jul 21 2008, 11:38 AM by Joshua Stengel with 1 comment(s) | 582 views

• Upcoming Training Opportunity: Staff Supervision for Corrections Professionals in Columbia, SC!

  Filed under: Training, first line supervisor development, staff supervision skills, southern region training

  The Southern Region of the National Institute of Corrections Academy’s Regional Training Initiative (RTI) presents: STAFF SUPERVISION FOR CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL S 08S1145 Date: August 18-22, 2008 Location: Columbia, South Carolina Hosted by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, Training Academy, 4446 Broad River Road... Read More » Posted Jul 17 2008, 08:53 AM by Leslie LeMaster with 1 comment(s) | 430 views

• Happy birthday to the Corrections Community!

  Today, July 1st, 2008, the Corrections Community website, sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections celebrates its 2-year birthday. The Corrections Community is a unique and valuable way for corrections professionals to network and work together online. Nearly 5,500 people have already joined this free resource and there are no signs of slowing... Read More » Posted Jul 01 2008, 01:40 PM by National Institute of Corrections | 357 views