National Corrections Academy Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Corrections Academy Act - Establishes a National Corrections Academy. Establishes a Coordinating Council for National Corrections Training which shall be composed of fifteen members. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of the Council. Authorizes the Academy to offer the following instruction: (1) executive workshops and seminars ; (2) a correctional staff college to provide educational experience for middle-level personnel who have experience in corrections; (3) a basic course of instruction for persons seeking initial employment as corrections officers; (4) specialist training to offer instruction to full - and part-time support personnel including but not limited to chaplains, doctors, dentists, nurses, business managers, food service personnel, recreation workers, counselors, psychiatrists, vocational instructors, and social workers; (5) extensive background training for in-service staff personnel; and (6) community based programs to develop meaningful and organized efforts to successfully re-integrate the ex-offender into society. Provides that the overall policy and operations of the Academy shall be under the supervision of the Council. Provides that the Co…