ADJU14 - Introduction to Corrections: Web Resources

The American Correctional Association provides a professional organization for all individuals and groups, both public and private that share a common goal of improving the justice system.

The mission of the CDCR is to facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Playlist of videos supplied by Routledge as a companion to their textbook, Correctional Counseling and Rehabilitation, 9th ed. Includes information and interviews with correctional counselors.

The International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors is an organization of professional substance abuse / addictions counselors, corrections counselors, students and counselor educators who are concerned with improving the lives of individuals exhibiting addictive and/or criminal behaviors. Our mission is to provide leadership in and advancement of the professions of addiction and offender counseling.

Handbook from the United States Department of Justice.

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is the only federal agency with a legislative mandate (Public Law 93-41 5) to provide specialized services to corrections from a national perspective. NIC is recognized by other federal agencies for its unique role and quality services. Its leadership is evidenced by the numerous partnerships and interagency agreements targeted to provide correctional services and training.