Computer Forecasting Model for Predicting Requirements for Beds in Secure Custody Juvenile Corrections Institutions

• NCJ Number: 134005
• Author(s): J Pasmore; J Walker
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 74 pages
• Sale Source: Law in American Society Foundation; National Institute of Justice/
• Publication Type: Program Description (Demonstrative)
• Language: English
• Country: Australia

Annotation

This report focuses on the development of a computer model to forecast future needs for secure custody beds for detainees and on the construction of one such model, the Juvenile Institution Forecasting (JIF) model, to assist the management of the Queensland Department of Family Services in the planning of secure custody accommodation to the year 2000.

Abstract

Once developed and implemented, the computer model permits a facility to forecast the number of juvenile detainees using any new scenario which may develop as a result of new legislation, policy, or practices. An example computer run using the model with artificially generated data illustrates the way in which the model can be used. The description of the model and the illustration of how it works should provide sufficient information to permit those responsible to implement the model. 4 figures and 6 appendixes