Staff Training and Development

Give Your Input Now in NIC's 2010 National Needs Assessment!

Leslie LeMaster — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:58:00 GMT

Greetings from the National Corrections Academy in Aurora, Colorado!

NIC is currently running our National Needs Assessment 2010. We will use feedback from corrections professionals such as yourself to guide our initiatives and services now and in the near future.

Please follow this link to participate http://www.nicic.gov/academy/na10

We particularly value open ended comments and information that you submit when you have the opportunity in the survey. So do not let this pass you by without your participation.

Take 10 minutes and follow the link today!

Best Regards,

Leslie LeMaster

Now Accepting FY2011 Inquiries! Want to Develop Your Middle Managers? Check Out NIC's MDF Series!

Leslie LeMaster — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:27:00 GMT

What is MDF?

MDF is NIC's Management Development for the Future series, a dynamic, agency exclusive, individual and organizational development experience, which primarily targets the middle management tier of a correctional organization. It simultaneously engages all levels of agency leadership through internal action-based learning strategies at the individual, team and agency levels.

Description

This agency exclusive management development series is conducted over 12-18 months* and is provided to participants within selected agencies. The learning strategies used in this "blended" individual and organizational development series include three 24-hour classroom sessions spread out over the series, independent e-Learning courses, online instructor-led sessions, online 360-degree feedback leadership assessments, reading, participation in online community forums and discussions, individual coaching sessions, and the development of personal leadership development plans. Participants will prepare a dynamic Leadership Plan and undertake action-based learning projects focused on the relevant issues in their agencies with the intention of applying skills and strategies learned in the program to build organizational capacity and manage organizational change.

Application Requirements

Agencies interested in this program must submit Form B, available at this link http://nicic.org/Downloads/ProgramForms/Form%20B.pdf and attach a letter of interest describing their organization's need and commitment to participate in this skills-based series, which totals approximately 120 hours over a 12 - 18 month period. Final selection and scheduling of the MDF series is contingent on the organization's commitment and preparedness to support the program actively and sponsor participants in their learning prior to and throughout the series. A comprehensive readiness assessment process and interview(s) with the executive level of the agency applying will be conducted prior to NIC's commitment to the program.

Note: This application process is for agencies only. A correctional agency from jails, prisons, or community corrections must apply and be selected for this management development series. Once an agency is selected, individual application and selection will be conducted through the agency.

Note: NIC does not pay any participant expenses related to attendance or participation in the MDF Series. For more information on the MDF series or the application process, please contact one of the correctional program specialists listed under "Contacts."

Contacts

Denise K. Balazic, Academy Division; toll-free telephone: 800-995-6429, ext 4410, or 303-365-4410; e-mail: dbalazic@bop.gov.
John Eggers, Ph.D., Academy Division; toll-free telephone: 800-995-6429, ext. 4405, or 303-365-4405; e-mail: jeggers@bop.gov.
Richard Geaither, Academy Division; toll-free telephone: 800-995-6429, ext. 4407, or 303-365-4407; e-mail: rgeaither@bop.gov.
Leslie LeMaster, Academy Division; toll-free telephone: 800-995-6429, ext. 4411, or 303-365-4411; e-mail: llemaster@bop.gov.

Agency Applications Due: We continuously accept interest inquiries from agencies related to the MDF series.

*When an agency is selected, training dates will be negotiated between the assigned NIC Correctional Program Specialist and the requesting agency.

Thinking for a Change (T4C): Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Stengel — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:07:00 GMT

This page has been moved to: http://community.nicic.gov/wikis/t4c/thinking-for-a-change-t4c-frequently-asked-questions.aspx

Training Program Application Deadline Reminder

jgustfsn — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:41:00 GMT

The

International Association of

Correctional Training Personnel

In Partnership with the

West Virginia Division of Corrections

Presents

Training for Staff Trainers

August 24 - 28, 2009

Description: This 40 hour training program will provide fundamental instructional techniques for instructors. Each participant who completes the course requirements, including demonstration of presentation and facilitation skills, will receive a certificate of course completion.

Who Should Attend: Adult, Juvenile, and Community Corrections practitioners who have the responsibility to deliver training programs within their organization.

Application Requirements: Each applicant must submit an Individual Application Form. Application Forms can be downloaded from the website at IACTP.org. Mail or fax the application to: IACTP PO Box 473254, Aurora, CO 80047 Phone/Fax: 877-88 IACTP (877-884-2287) or 303/485-9005 Attn: Ed Wolahan

Applications must be received by July 15, 2009. Space is limited.

Program information and registration form available on the IACTP website.

Any questions contact:Randy Perdue, Director, West Virginia Corrections Academy, Rt. 2 Box 304B, Ripley, WV 25271; (304) 372-7889

Got a last minute project? Who you gonna call?

jgustfsn — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:46:00 GMT

No, not the Ghostbusters, the NIC Information Center. Our experienced corrections specialists will prepare a custom response and get it to you FAST. Need information for an early morning meeting and it’s after business hours? NO PROBLEM. Our website document library contains over 5,000 down loadable publications covering hundreds of topics.

Send us an information request, call us at 800-877-1461, or do your own research using our on line digital library. Our web accessible material is organized into eleven major headings to make it easy for you to locate what you need. Categories include Administration, Facilities, Funding, Justice System, Miscellaneous, Offender Management, Offender Services, Personnel, Reentry, Special Offenders, and Statistics & Research.

Help is just a phone call (or click) away!

Avoiding Your Day in Court -- Addressing Training Liability Through Defensible Strategies

jgustfsn — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:57:00 GMT

Liability issues related to correctional training programs are discussed in this on line program, originally presented at the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel's 21st Annual Trainers' Conference, and at the National Partnership for Juvenile Services' 11th Joint Conference.

Readers will be able to:

Analyze training programs to determine if they are legally defensible;
Determine the need to acquire copyright permission for material used;
Identify alternative delivery strategies applicable to a particular setting;
Apply the elements of a good documentation system to their agency; and
Analyze their current system and develop a plan to correct any deficiencies.

The ZIP File also includes pertinent forms and handouts.

TechBeat, the flagship publication of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center system

jgustfsn — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:36:00 GMT

TechBeat is the award-winning news-magazine of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Tecnology Center (NLECTC) system. The goal of this publication is to keep you up to date with technologies currently being developed by the NLECTC system, as well as other research and development efforts within the Federal Government and private industry.

TechBeat is published four times a year and is available at no cost. If you are not currently on the mailing list or need to change your mailing label information, contact NLECTC at 800-248-2742 or asknlectc@nlectc.org to subscribe.

NIC has created a new web page just for trainers.

jgustfsn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:12:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections has developed a number of special "Projects" web pages to inform the field of its current activities and initiatives and to provide valuable information and resources to practitioners.

Improving correctional agencies' capacity to train staff is the focus of the new Training Design and Development Projects Page. Developed for training directors, trainers, curriculum developers, field training officers, and those who are responsible for training, the site lists free library resources, links, and web referrals on pages dedicated to training management, instructional design, training delivery, networking, and other NIC services.

Try it.......you'll like it!

Do you need information about addiction treatment in community and correctional settings?

jgustfsn — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:38:00 GMT

The Texas Institute of Behavioral Research (IBR) at Texas Christian University is a national research center for addiction treatment studies. Over 400 assessment and intervention forms, manuals, newsletters, presentations and special reports are available for free download. Major resources developed over the past 15 years fall into four categories: risk assessments, needs and performance assessments, life-skills interventions, and conceptual frameworks for treatment processes.

Research conducted at the IBR is intended to generate and disseminate knowledge that impacts state and national policy decisions in the addictions field. See the Orientation Guide for New Visitors and Users to obtain an overview of available resources and a basic understanding of how they are intended to fit together.

Incident Commander: A Crisis Training Simulation

jgustfsn — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 18:20:00 GMT

Don't wait for a critical incident to discover what you don't know about crisis management. The day after is one day too late.

Incident Commander is available free of charge to all authorized public safety agencies. Developed through a grant award from the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Incident Commander is a PC-based software simulation that models real-world situations within a community, allowing for training at the management level for a critical incident. Incident Commander utilizes the Incident Command System and is NIMS (National Incident Management System) compliant.

Users can order the Incident Commander CD through the National Criminal Justice Reference Service web site. Orders are limited to 16 copies per order and NCJRS will charge shipping and handling. An order for 1 CD will be a $5 S&H fee. U.S. based public safety personnel can also call the National Criminal Justice Reference Service at 1-800-851-3420 and request it by product number NCJ# 217516.

Effectively Managing Sex Offenders In The Community

jgustfsn — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:30:00 GMT

The Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM) is a national project that supports state and local jurisdictions in the effective management of sex offenders under community supervision. CSOM was established in 1997 and is sponsored by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the National Institute of Corrections, State Justice Institute, and the American Probation and Parole Association.

CSOM has publications available for download in the critical areas of sex offender assessment, supervision, treatment, community notification and registration, reentry, recidivism, and much more. CSOM's goals are further carried out through information exchange, training and technical assistance, and support to select Resources Sites and OJP grantees.

TRAINERS - Are You Staying on Top of Your Game?

llinke — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:33:00 GMT

Take measure how your training development and management stack up by participating in the National Institute of Corrections eight-hour internet/satellite program October 31 - November 1, 2007. The four hours on Day One focus on curriculum development, and Day 2 will deal with basic management of your agency's training efforts. Learn more about It Is All About Training: Who's Developing You? and how to register.

Using Motivational Interviewing to Change Offender Behavior

jgustfsn — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:12:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections has just released Motivating Offenders to Change: a Guide for Probation and Parole. This publication provides correctional professionals with both a solid grounding in the principles behind motivational interviewing (MI) and a practical guide for applying these principles in their everyday dealings with offenders. Download a copy from the NIC website.

Also Available:

Effective Communication/Motivational Strategies in Working with Resistant Populations. A 32 hour training program that will provide practitioners who are working with resistive, chemically dependent or criminal populations with specific knowledge, skills and techniques to more effectively internalize motivation for change. (Download)

NIC Video: Two Probation Officer/Offender Contact Sessions. This 10 minute video demonstrates the use of motivational interviewing through role-playing scenarios. (Order)

Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction [Lesson Plan and Participant's Manual]. The use of motivational interviewing during the case management process is covered during this 10-hour course. (Download)

Developing Tomorrow's Correctional Leaders and Managers

jgustfsn — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:38:00 GMT

If you are looking for resources for your own career development or for succession planning in your agency, this CD is for you. The National Institute of Corrections Information Center has combined nearly 20 digital documents exploring the dynamics and principles of effective leadership onto a single CD, and now you can order your free copy. Submit your request by phone at 800-995-6429 ext. 4426, or use the on line help desk. Ask for a copy of our "super disk" of Correctional Leadership Resources.

The CD contains documents developed for executive, senior, manager, and supervisor levels in adult and juvenile corrections agencies. Here is a sample of the contents:

Developing "Coaches" for New Wardens
Leadership in Times of Critical Incidents
Effectively Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in Corrections
Facilitation Skills for Managers
Resource Guide for Jail Administrators
Correctional Leadership Competencies for the 21st Century

"Islam's Place and Practice of Worship in the Correctional Environment"

jgustfsn — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:10:00 GMT

Order a free DVD of the 21 minute presentation from the NIC Information Center. Produced by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons' Management and Specialty Training Center in 2006, the video provides an introductory overview to the masjid (prayer hall or mosque) and the religious worship of Islam and guidance for accommodating Muslim belief and practices in correctional facilities.