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NIC Co-Sponsored: At the Intersection of Strategic Inmate Management (SIM) and Jail Design

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

2:15 PM – 3:45 PM

Location: 214

Moderator(s)

David E. Bostwick, AIA

Justice Consultant
HDR
Champaign IL 61821, Illinois

Presenter(s)

Panda Adkins, MSP

Correctional Program Specialist
National Institute of Corrections - Jails Division

Additional Presenter(s)

Chad Thompson

Major
Franklin County Sheriff's Office

The most fundamental goal of every jail is to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates, and effectively managing inmate behavior is critical to this goal. This workshop explains the six principles of Strategic Inmate Management (SIM), advocated by the National Institute of Corrections, and how the built environment of the jail can support these principles. The presenters will explain SIM and show examples of how new and existing facilities can incorporate trauma-informed design concepts that support SIM, improve inmate behavior management, enhance staff well0being, and enhance staff retention.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles of Strategic Inmate Management (SIM)
Use the principles of Strategic Inmate Management in their own facility
Understand how the physical plant of the jail affects the mood, stress levels, and emotional health of detainees and staff
Incorporate trauma-informed design concepts into their existing and/or new facility
Understand how the physical environment can support Strategic Inmate Management