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NIC has released an issue of Topics in Community Corrections that focuses on evidence-based practices in pretrial services. The full issue can be downloaded here: http://www.nicic.org/library/022904 Contents include: “Foreword” by Ken Rose; “A Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial...

NIC has released an issue of Topics in Community Corrections that focuses on evidence-based practices in pretrial services. The full issue can be downloaded here: http://www.nicic.org/library/022904 Contents include: “Foreword” by Ken Rose; “A Framework for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in Pretrial...

Hi There! I am in the process of collecting as many forms as I can from both jails and prisons from as many different states as possible. Our goal? To Reduce Paperwork and Improve Correctional Health Care. Are you tired of people prattling on endlessly saying nothing. or worse, actually writing nothing...

Is there a national standard for alphanumeric coding of inmate (prisoner) incidents? Something like a base 10 two-digit numerical code that bins incidents so codes 10-19 signify something like violent act against another prisoner, codes 20-29 indicate act against a facility employee, etc... I am trying...

I am also looking for such a video. FYI -the Texas Dept of State Health Services has developed a hand hygiene poster that targets jail inmates. It (and other MRSA materials) can be found and downloaded at www.mrsaTexas.org Sky Newsome, CHES Texas Department of State Health Services

The Council of State Governments Justice Center (Justice Center) and National Institute of Corrections (NIC) have released case studies on corrections/mental health initiatives in Kansas and Orange County, Florida. "Leaders of state and local government will appreciate what the extraordinary collaboration...

The Journal of Cognitive Behavior Interventions is a new publication produced by Civic Research Institute with the cooperation of the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute. Dr. Barry Glick is the Editor and Dr.Patricia Vanvoorhis is Associate Editor of the Journal, which is expected to be published...

The National Institute of Corrections Information Center has available printed copies of "FutureForce: A Guide to Building the 21st Century Community Corrections Workforce." This 170+ page document provides clear and concise methodologies to address the future workforce needs of community-based...