National Institute of Corrections Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Institute of Corrections Act - Establishes the National Institute of Corrections in recognition of the need to change the role of corrections from one of incarcerating society's offenders to one of sharing responsiblity for their reintegration. Makes it the purpose of this Act to upgrade the quality and to increase availability of informational resources and educational possibilities for correctional personnel. Establishes and specifies the composition of a Board to carry out the purposes of the Institute in accordance with the powers and duties vested in the Institute by this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.…