NCJ Number
170480
Journal
Corrections Today Volume: 59 Issue: 1 Dated: (February 1998) Pages: 42-45,77
Date Published
1998
Length
5 pages
Annotation
As more foreign journalists expand dialogue between American citizens and institutions and their counterparts abroad, corrections officials are faced with an increasing number of requests from foreign media representatives to interview staff and inmates in their institutions.
Abstract
In working with foreign journalists, corrections officials must realize foreign media representatives play a significant role in today's world of global communications. The extent to which corrections officials can promote mutual understanding about U.S. correctional systems with worldwide audiences depends on the degree of access provided to foreign journalists. The manner in which foreign journalists are considered for access to correctional institutions must be outlined in institutional policies. In situations where foreign journalists do not have U.S. press credentials, a detailed review must be undertaken by corrections officials to verify their authenticity. Specific steps corrections officials can take to assure the authenticity of foreign media representatives are identified, and management and security challenges posed by foreign media requests are discussed. 3 tables