TRUSTED FOR 50 YEARS, AND COUNTING . . .
Half a Century of
Changing Thoughts,
Changing Behavior &
Changing Lives!
Over 160 Courses in Six Categories
Over the past 50 years, ACCI has expanded to address the needs of not only adults and juveniles within the justice system, but also individuals transitioning out of it, those seeking to develop new skills, and students in both secondary and elementary education. We have continuously enhanced our delivery methods and technology, all while integrating best practices for Cognitive-Behavioral Programming and evidence-based techniques.
Where We've Been, and Where We're Going
1975
NTSI (National Traffic Safety Institute)
Larry Lloyd established the National Traffic Safety Institute and in October 1975, he taught the first behavioral traffic safety class in Walnut Creek, California.
1976
NTSI’s Expansion: Bay Area Classes
As NTSI grew they held classes in various locations in the the Bay Area (California).
1978
Central Texas
Larry moved his family to Austin Texas and expanded into Traffic Courts in Central Texas.
1980
Larry Founded NCTI (National Corrective Training Institute)
NCTI went from working with only traffic courts to also working with criminal courts. NCTI established sites all over central Texas to deliver an 8-hour lifeskills class.
1981
Developing Criminal Courses & Programs
Larry developed 2 new criminal courses (Theft/Shoplifting & Bad Check).
1985
NCTI Began Holding Classes in Maricopa County
Classes were held in 20 different locations in the Phoenix area.
1987
Larry Founded ACCI (American Community Corrections Institute)
Sine the founding of ACCI, we have operated under this business and legal entity until today.
1988
ACCI Original Website
1989
Larry Training Bastrop County Probation
1995
ACCI Moved to Richfield Utah
1995
Larry Sharing New Science
In this Video, Larry explains how ACCI went from using a basic lifeskills approach to a cognitive lifeskills model.
1997
Added Self-directed Learning Format
2006
Founded Reentry Lifeskills
ACCI formally launched a correspondence-based program that operated through the mail. Today, ACCI has reached incarcerated individuals in over 1,000 correctional facilities.
2007
US Probation | North Dakota Recidivism Study
This was a landmark experimental research study that opened the door to working directly with US Probation and Pretrial. Today, ACCI’s programs are used by over 800 US Probation and Pretrial Officers. ACCI remains committed to conducting and publishing outcomes and research! For more information, please visit our research page
2010
Added Affiliate Program
2013
Introduced eLearning Format
2015
Launched Lifeskills Link
In 2015, ACCI took a bold step toward innovation by developing its own software platform. Today, Lifeskills Link is a trusted solution serving thousands of criminal justice and education agencies, and even more participants. By providing powerful data and insights, the platform empowers change agents to drive meaningful cognitive-behavioral transformation in their clients and students.
2017
Expanded into School Systems
Expanded into education and prevention. For more information, view the Education Lifeskills website.
2018
Larry Group Facilitation in Homeless Shelter
2019
Trevor Lloyd Assumes Leadership
2021
Released Lifeskills Link 2.0
2022
Introduced Brief Intervention Courses
2024
2024
Early Intervention Courses for 5th-6th Grade
2025
General Lifeskills Courses
This course development represents a significant milestone as ACCI expands into related course categories. Unlike ACCI’s traditional CBT-based programs, these courses focus on vocational, educational, and informational topics that are crucial for successful reentry. Learn more about ACCI’s general lifeskills courses.
2025
As we consider the countless hours and effort of those who helped move this work forward, we look forward with greater vision and with increased ambition! Please visit one of our sites to learn more and to see where we are going!
We equip schools and districts with a cognitive/behavior intervention curriculum and platform.
