NCJ Number
17000
Date Published
1972
Length
378 pages
Annotation
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY WHICH COVERS CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE STATE, FEDERAL, AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, AND INCLUDES DESCRIPTIONS OF PHYSICAL PLANTS, STAFF BACKGROUNDS AND TRAINING, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES.
Abstract
THE INFORMATION IS BASED ON PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS BY THE PROJECT STAFF, ON OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, AND ON STATEMENTS BY OFFICIALS OF THE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS CONCERNED. IN THE CASE OF MUNICIPAL JAILS, THE DATA WAS COLLECTED BY A SURVEY FORM USED AS A BASIS FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH ALL JAIL OFFICIALS. THE INMATE OR CLIENT POPULATION FOR EACH FACILITY IS ALSO DESCRIBED. AMONG THE FACILITIES DISCUSSED ARE THE PRE-TRIAL DETENTION CENTER, THE TRAINING AND TREATMENT CENTER, AND THE WOMEN'S REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT CENTER. ALSO DESCRIBED ARE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND STATE OF FLORIDA CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN DADE COUNTY, THE MUNICIPAL JAILS, AND COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)