National Institute of Corrections Prison Classification Peer Training and Strategy Session

Proceedings from this two-day national forum on classification and information system related problems are provided. Topics discussed include: linking all the pieces; external and internal classification; classification data for planning; linking DOC to local jails; prison internal classification systems; automated risk and needs; AICS - personality based model; managing high risk offenders; responding to litigation; winning classification systems – Montana; responding to litigation – Michigan; classification of women offenders; BOP’s work with revalidation and classification of women offenders; a dynamic instrument for women; reentry – linking prison classification to reentry to the community; reentry – incarceration planning; and wrap-up and next steps. Appendixes include presenter bios and contact information for all of the participants.