Advancing Data in Corrections (ADC) Academy

The Advancing Data in Corrections (ADC) initiative includes an Academy that builds data literacy and analytic capabilities within departments of corrections (DOCs) nationwide to further data-informed planning and decision-making. Through their participation in the ADC Academy, corrections agency staff can access the program’s self-paced learning materials, community forum, peer-to-peer networks, and technical assistance at no cost.

What is the goal of the ADC Academy?
The goal of the ADC Academy is to give corrections analysts the necessary tools and guidance to enhance their ability to analyze their own data.

Who should utilize the ADC Academy?
The ADC Academy is for DOC staff who analyze their agency’s data, along with their supervisors. Staff who do this job may have many titles and work in variously named divisions, depending on how DOC leadership structures the agency’s research and data analysis capacity. For the sake of brevity, program materials refer to these staff as “corrections analysts.”

What tools and resources can corrections analysts access through the ADC Academy?
The ADC Academy provides DOC leaders and analysts with the opportunity to do the following:

• Access a package of resources designed to facilitate skill-building and spark ideas for how to use corrections data.
• Receive asynchronous, online training to learn new analytical skills.
• Join a community of practitioners to get support from peers across the country.
• Work with subject-matter experts to receive targeted troubleshooting and learn how to better communicate research results to policymakers and correctional leaders.