The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is an agency of the
United States
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. It is part of the
Federal Bureau of Prisons
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.
History
The NIC was created by the
United States Congress
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in 1974, based on the recommendation of the National Conference on Corrections convened by
Attorney General
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John N. Mitchell in 1971. Mitchell called for the conference as a result of public pressure following
Attica Prison riot in September 1971.
Scope
The NIC provides training, technical assistance, information services, and policy/program development assistance to federal, state, and local corrections agencies. Additionally, the NIC provides funds to support programs that are in line with its key initiatives.
See also
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Incarceration in the United States
References
External links
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National Institute of Correctionsin the ''
Federal Register
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Federal Bureau of Prisons
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1974 establishments in the United States
Government agencies established in 1974
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