National Institute of Corrections

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is an agency of the United States government. It is part of the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons.

NIC provides support programs to assist federal, state, and local corrections agencies. Additionally the NIC provides funds to support programs that are in line with its key initiatives.

The NIC was created by the United States Congress in 1974 on the recommendation of the National Conference on Corrections convened by John N. Mitchell in 1971. Mitchell called for the conference as a result of public pressure following the riot at New York's Attica Correctional Facility in 1971.

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Governor Tim Pawlenty at the N.I.C. gathering at the Minnesota state capital.

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N.I.C. conference at the Minnesota state capital.

In January of 2007 Minnesota led the way to repave the NIC National Institute of Corrections with trying to initiate a national dialogue with all states corrections and police departments. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said, "Probation and Law Enforcement needed a face lift, there is a new generation of you men and women that will be leading this movement soon."

The N.I.C. at this time is moving to elect a new board of directors in late 2007. The gathering in Minnesota turned over a new leaf for new ways to communicate in a national way. The United Sates Attorney General will be selecting the new board members to lead the way. One could imagine that board will consist of many of the people that were at the gathering in Minnesota.