National Institute of Corrections

The National Institute of Corrections is a center of learning, innovation and leadership that shapes and advances effective correctional practice and public policy. They have various publications available about effective practices in corrections. Their activities contribute significantly toward the achievement of the following local, state and federal correctional goals:

• Effectively manage prisons, jails, and community corrections programs and facilities
• Enhance organizational and professional performance in corrections
• Community, staff, and offender safety
• Improve correctional practices through the exploration of trends and public policy issues
• Enhance services through improved organizational and staff effectiveness