Corrections Community

Participants in this research-focused forum will likely be interested in a new report, What Works: Effective Recidivism Reduction and Risk-Focused Prevention Programs: A Compendium of Evidence-Based Options for Preventing New and Persistent Criminal Behavior. Prepared for the Colorado Division of Criminal...

Hi, Everyone, I wonder if anyone has been able to use Emotional Intelligence effectively to help correcitonal employees handle the stress and emotional let-downs of correctional life (e.g., expectaitons that have dinmished to the point of being microscopic, frustration, delaing with violence and anti...

After almost fifty years of corrections experience, it's my observation that incorporating corrections-related research into correctional practice requires individuals knowledgeable about both sides in order to bridge the gap. It is unrealistic to expect researchers to write in language that will...

Hi, Everyone, Does anyone have or know of a 360 or self-assessment based on the NIC managerial and supervisory competeinces? Thanks. Joe Brodnicki TN Dept of Correction

The Indiana Department of Correction is honored to host the 2008 National Mental Health Conference titled, “Unlock the Mystery: Managing Mental Health from Corrections to Community.” The conference will be held June 23-25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport...

The Indiana Department of Correction is honored to host the 2008 National Mental Health Conference titled, “Unlock the Mystery: Managing Mental Health from Corrections to Community.” The conference will be held June 23-25, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Adam’s Mark Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport...

Hi, Has anyone had any experience with succession planning and management? Thanks. Joe Brodnicki TN Dept of Correction

Hello. I am a Judicial District Manager in North Carolina DOC/Division of Community Corrections. I am participating in a Correctional Leadership Developement Program with our department, and my research paper is on the efficacy of a Community Corrections Supervision Plan specific to Methamphetamine users...

Hi, I'm working on a project that involves evalauting training. I'm interested in your responses to: What types of evaluation do you do? Is any of it designed to directly measure the impact on the job (once they get back)? Are you doing any ROI (return on investment) analysis? What are you doing...