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Alternative Dispute-Resolution Mechanisms for Prisoner Grievances

NCJ Number
97957
Journal
Justice System Journal Volume: 9 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1984) Pages: 306-324
Author(s)
G F Cole; J E Silbert
Date Published
1985
Length
19 pages
Annotation
The rising number of grievances filed in the federal courts under the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 1983 has been a concern to judges, state attorneys general and correctional administrators. Although certain of these cases have resulted in changes in the conditions of confinement in a number of state correctional systems, a greater problem exists with regard to the vast portion of these cases that may be viewed as administrative or 'mini-grievances.'
Abstract
However, these problems can be dealt with through a strategy of preventive law and the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Six models of these mechanisms are described from data collected through a national study and observations of eleven correctional systems. Conclusions are given as to the relative success of these approaches. (Publisher abstract)