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2011
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The Greening of Corrections: Creating a Sustainable System
By Feldbaum, Mindy; Greene, Frank; Kirschenbaum, Sarah; Mukamal, Debbie; Welsh, Megan; Pinderhughes, Raquel.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
AED. National Institute for Work and Learning (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
What are viable strategies for cutting costs while protecting the public’s safety? Corrections can achieve some substantial cost savings in sustainability or greening strategies. This publication “provides correctional professionals with a framework to gain a general understanding of sustainability practices and principles and to identify examples of operations, programs, and management strategies for self-sustaining facilities” (p. ii). Sections of this publication include: introduction; greeni... Read More
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76 pages
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2011
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Correctional Industries: A Working Solution [Satellite/Internet Broadcast]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Correctional Industry programs contribute to the successful reentry of offenders by providing a structured environment for participants to learn the skills needed to obtain and retain post-release employment. Guided by evidence-based practices, Correctional Industries distinguishes itself by providing services that make an impact in reducing inmate recidivism. See how they make a significant difference in the lives of the offender population they serve and hear from national experts, correctiona... Read More
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2 computer disks; DVD-ROM (180 min.)
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2011
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Ohio Penal Industries, November 16, 2011
By Furderer, Darin.
Correctional Institution Inspection Committee (CIIC) (Columbus, OH).
Results from an evaluation of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) are presented. Sections of this report include: introduction; key findings; recommendations; OPI overview; OPI challenges; survey of other U.S. correctional industries; and conclusion. “Although OPI can generate revenue for the state and provide numerous opportunities for inmates to acquire knowledge and occupational traits, its potential is hindered due to various challenges, which include restraints placed on its bidding process, ne... Read More
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36 pages
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2011
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California Prison Industry Authority: It Can More Effectively Meet Its Goals of Maximizing Inmate Employment, Reducing Recidivism, and Remaining Self-Sufficient
California State Auditor. Bureau of State Audits (Sacramento, CA).
Operations of the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) are evaluated. Sections contained in this report are: summary; introduction; CALPIA could improve its assessment of inmate employability and recidivism; CALPIA should continue to identify new enterprises and monitor net profitability; recidivism rates for CALPIA as reported and as recalculated; and agency responses to the audit and comments regarding those responses. “This report concludes that although one of its primary responsibi... Read More
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66 pages
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2009
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MINNCOR Industries Marketing Plan: Business Development Fiscal Year 2010
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections. MINNCOR Industries (St. Paul, MN).
“The purpose of this document is to develop market methodology for MINNCOR, Minnesota’s prison industry program. It will structure MINNCOR’s approach to building a market presence to drive opportunity and convert that opportunity to revenue, offender jobs, and profitability” (p. 1). Sections of this marketing plan are: purpose and mission; situational analysis—business and market profile; marketing strategy—value proposition, target market profile, MINNCOR objectives, and budget/advertising doll... Read More
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9 pages
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2009
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Evaluation Report: MINNCOR Industries
By Vos, Jo; Chein, David; Ryan, Pat; Dahl, Bryan.
Minnesota. Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA). Program Evaluation Division (St. Paul, MN).
Results from an evaluation of MINNCOR Industries’ overall management and business practices are presented. Sections of this report include: introduction; background; inmate employment, wages, and hours worked; finances—sales, expenditures, and profitability; management issues regarding private labor arrangements, planning and marketing, customer satisfaction, product pricing, coordination, license plates, inmate outcomes, and conclusions; list of recommendations; and agency response. “MINNCOR ha... Read More
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93 pages
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2009
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Innovative Reentry Strategies: The Emerging Role of Correctional Industries [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held October 7, 2009]
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This program focuses on presenting new reentry strategies and highlight specific programs around the country that reflect best practices. Imagine a reentry program that reduces recidivism, changes lives, and makes prisons and jails safer with little or no cost to taxpayers. Such a program has been around for decades. It is correctional industries, an effective model for preparing offenders for employment upon release. The elements of this strategy include skills certification, positive change, c... Read More
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2 DVDs (157 min.) + 1 CD
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2008
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Building Tomorrow's Workforce: An Effective Reentry Strategy [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held August 2008]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This program focuses on the history and benefits of correctional industries and ways to balance competing interests. Employment is a critical factor in successful reentry. Career assistance, life skills, and job training prior to release from jails or prisons increases the likelihood of success as individuals reenter the community. This, in conjunction with support from employers, social agencies, and faith-based community organizations, provides the foundation for individuals to remain in socie... Read More
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2 DVDs (172 min) + 1 CD
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2005
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Correctional Industries Programs for Adult Offenders in Prison: Estimates of Benefits and Costs
By Aos, Steve.
Washington State Institute for Public Policy (Olympia, WA).
Results of a cost-benefit analysis of correctional industries programs are provided. Sections of this report are: research methods; research results; benefits and costs; and conclusion. "We find that correctional industries programs for adult offenders in prison can achieve a statistically significant reduction in recidivism rates, and that a reasonably priced program generates about $6.70 in benefits per dollar of cost (p. 2)."... Read More
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2 p.
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1999
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Annotated Bibliography on Offender Job Training and Placement
By Clem, Constance, ed..
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Nearly 400 items from the collection of the NIC Information Center are listed in this bibliography prepared for NIC's Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (OCJTP). Citations have been grouped into five categories: vocational education, inmate industries, offender/ex-offender employment, multidisciplinary materials, and videotapes. If applicable, material is further sub-grouped into general, training issues and curricula, outcome studies/evaluations, management issues, program descri... Read More
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65 p.
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1997
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Annotated Bibliography on Offender Job Training and Placement
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Developed for the Office of Correctional Job Training and Placement (OCJTP), this bibliography lists more than 300 documents from the collection of the NIC Information Center in Longmont, Colorado. The literature addresses offender job training and placement, including research projects, program descriptions, and curriculum packages. Citations are grouped into four major categories: vocational education, inmate industries, offender/ex-offender employment, and multi-disciplinary materials.... Read More
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54 p.
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1992
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Establishment of a Jail Industry Recycling Program in York County
By Lichy, Harry J.; Voss, David R..
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
York County Sheriff's Dept. (Alfred, ME).
York County is interested in establishing a recycling program that would include use of inmates as a jail industry. This consultant's report includes recommendations regarding establishment of this industry program, and specific recommendations on plant set-up and operations, including manpower and equipment.... Read More
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18 p.
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1988
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Handbook For Inmate Worker Training
By Merren, John.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Arizona Dept. of Corrections (Phoenix, AZ); Arizona Dept. of Corrections, Offender Services Educational Programs (Phoenix, AZ).
Title of project: Pre-Employment Training for ARCOR: Arizona Department of Corrections. The Arizona DOC developed a program model to train inmates for employment in prison industries emphasizing job skills training and interpersonal skills development.... Read More
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1986
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Study of Prison Industry: History, Components, and Goals
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
American Correctional Association (College Park, MD); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
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