Corrections Community

This forum, part of the Bureau of Prisons/National Institute of Corrections Forward Thinking project, provides an opportunity to identify and discuss trends that will have a significant impact on the field of corrections.  The project's Forward Thinking Panel will participate and monitor this forum, and develop a list of Corrections Trends that appears on the Forward Thinking webpage.  Check out that page to learn more about how the Forward Thinking model is used for organizational planning and management.

When posting new trends on the Forward Thinking Forum:

1. Clearly define a trend for possible inclusion on the Corrections Trends list, also discuss the forces or developments that are driving the trend.
2. Discuss the consequences or implications of the trend on the field of corrections.
3. Identify credible sources of information that document the emergence or existence of the trend.  (see a sample Corrections Trends statement )

Thanks for contributing to the Forward Thinking Forum.  If you have any questions regarding the forum, contact llinke@nicic.org .