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    Prison Classification
Effective offender classification is essential in corrections, not only to support daily management and administration, but also to keep the system responsive to changing offender demographics, sentencing statutes, and agency policy.

The National Institute of Corrections helps agencies develop or modify their classification procedures through programs, technical assistance, and resource materials. Use of objective classification systems and techniques is emphasized.

getting it rightThe Importance of Implementing Risk and Needs Assessments SuccessfullyThis infographic from the CSG Justice Center explains the urgent need for corrections agencies to examine how they administer risk and needs assessments, so they can confidently rely upon the results and avoid the pitfalls of poor implementation.
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          Objective Prison Classification: A Guide for Correctional Agencies
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Enhancing Prison Classification Systems: The Emerging Role of Management Information Systems

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Classification of High-Risk Offenders [Videoconference Held September 1, 2004]

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Objective Jail Classification Systems: A Guide for Jail Administrators

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Classification of Women Offenders: A National Assessment of Current Practices

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          Critical Issues and Developments in Prison Classification
          Internal Prison Classification Systems: Case Studies in Their Development and Implementation
          Revalidating External Prison Classification Systems: The Experience of Ten States and Model for Classification Reform
          Findings in Prison Classification and Risk Assessment
          Developing Gender-Specific Classification Systems for Women Offenders
          Classification of High-Risk and Special Management Prisoners: A National Assessment of Current Practices

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