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Critical Incident Response and Assistance
As the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) approaches its 50th anniversary, it is important to reflect on the events and conditions of the nation’s correctional agencies that influenced the establishment of the National Institute of Corrections.
In September 1971, a major riot at New
York’s Attica prison focused national attention on corrections and the practice of imprisonment in the United States.
In response to public concern and recognizing the problems in correctional facilities and programs at the state and local levels, Attorney General John N.
Mitchell convened a National Conference on Corrections in December 197 1. From the recommendations of the National Conference on Corrections and a meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee, NIC was created by an act of Congress in 1974 to primarily assist federal, state, tribal, and community corrections departments and agencies in their efforts to develop and implement improved corrections programs and to assist them in the development, maintenance, and coordination of programs, facilities, services, treatment, and rehabilitation.
NIC employs a multifaceted approach to accomplish its mission by offering a wide range of high-quality training programs, tailored technical assistance, information services, conference workshops, webinars, and other events.
In so doing, NIC has built a legacy of being the foremost resource for correctional agencies in the nation.
Part of NIC’s legacy has been its ability to rapidly respond to an agency’s urgent request for assistance, often following a critical incident involving the life, health, or safety of staff, residents, clients, visitors, or the public.Corrections agencies in the United States are facing several challenges related to numerous issues, including staffing, funding, leadership, supervision, facility design and maintenance, policies and procedures, mental health, substance use and withdrawal, homelessness, healthcare, use-of-force, and contraband.
As a result, critical incidents, including escapes, assaults, deaths, and threats to public safety occur.
NIC’s ability to provide for a rapid and effective response to a correctional agency’s critical need is as important today as it was more than 50 years ago.
In September 1971, a major riot at New
York’s Attica prison focused national attention on corrections and the practice of imprisonment in the United States.
In response to public concern and recognizing the problems in correctional facilities and programs at the state and local levels, Attorney General John N.
Mitchell convened a National Conference on Corrections in December 197 1. From the recommendations of the National Conference on Corrections and a meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee, NIC was created by an act of Congress in 1974 to primarily assist federal, state, tribal, and community corrections departments and agencies in their efforts to develop and implement improved corrections programs and to assist them in the development, maintenance, and coordination of programs, facilities, services, treatment, and rehabilitation.
NIC employs a multifaceted approach to accomplish its mission by offering a wide range of high-quality training programs, tailored technical assistance, information services, conference workshops, webinars, and other events.
In so doing, NIC has built a legacy of being the foremost resource for correctional agencies in the nation.
Part of NIC’s legacy has been its ability to rapidly respond to an agency’s urgent request for assistance, often following a critical incident involving the life, health, or safety of staff, residents, clients, visitors, or the public.Corrections agencies in the United States are facing several challenges related to numerous issues, including staffing, funding, leadership, supervision, facility design and maintenance, policies and procedures, mental health, substance use and withdrawal, homelessness, healthcare, use-of-force, and contraband.
As a result, critical incidents, including escapes, assaults, deaths, and threats to public safety occur.
NIC’s ability to provide for a rapid and effective response to a correctional agency’s critical need is as important today as it was more than 50 years ago.
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NIC Website
Additional Information of Eligibility:
NIC invites applications from nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education).
Recipients, including for-profit organizations, must agree to waive any profit or fee for services.
Foreign governments, international organizations, and non-governmental international organizations/institutions are not eligible to apply.
Proof of 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service or an authorizing tribal resolution is required.NIC welcomes applications that involve two or more entities; however, one eligible entity must be the applicant and the others must be proposed as subrecipients.
The applicant must be the entity with primary responsibility for administering the funding and managing the entire program.
Only one (1) application will be accepted from a submitting organization.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
www.nicic.gov
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Date Posted:
2023-12-22
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Archive Date:
2024-03-21
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