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                                    Correctional Industries: A Guide To Reentry-Focused Performance Excellence

      

                    
          
    Correctional Industries: A Guide to Reentry-Focused Performance Excellence
This guide "is specifically designed to empower each Correctional Industries organization, no matter the size or structure, to design and implement its program with an emphasis on maximizing system impact. The model supports implementing effective strategies through the context of work. The results are focused on increasing an individual’s success after release. The model provides a holistic approach to evaluating where you are and how to proceed with recommendations based on promising and evidence-based practices. Implementing this model will result in long-term sustainability for the organization and reduced recidivism for the system. It will develop a culture of offender development and employability, preparing an individual for gainful attachment to the workforce."

"The guide was developed using a systems approach to achieve the following: Reduce Recidivism; Increase Public Safety; Improve Offender Success; Ensure Sustainability; [and] Enhance Operations."

Access is provided to the following sections: About This Guide--systems thinking and focus, why a correctional industries program should use this model, components at a glance, the journey begins, and a glossary of terms; Components-incorporate strategic planning, maintain financial sustainability, recruit/develop/retain staff, engage stakeholders, replicate private industry environment, implement certificate based soft skills training, provide certified technical skills training, maximize offender job opportunities, create a culture of offender employment readiness and retention, and provide post release employment services; and Resources-studies, articles and reports, and websites.Accession Number
              029879

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  Publication Year
              2015

  Length
              26+ pages

  Authors
          National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington DC)

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          National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington DC)
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    Inmate industries
          Educational programs-recidivism
          Recidivism

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