NCJ Number
175647
Journal
American Jails Volume: 12 Issue: 4 Dated: September/October 1998 Pages: 24-29
Date Published
1998
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This article describes intern programs involving local jails and colleges.
Abstract
The Hampden Sheriff's Department in Ludlow, MA, supervises more than 1,800 inmates in medium-security, minimum/prerelease and community corrections programs. Recently, more than 50 students from local colleges successfully completed the Department's internship program. Other local jails interested in establishing internship programs with colleges in their communities might consider the following: (1) Survey the organization to determine the need for interns; (2) Contact local colleges to determine what departments/majors are looking to place interns; (3) Develop an Orientation Program for interns and college intern supervisors; (4) Supervise the intern; and (5) Evaluate the internship program. Internship programs offer students opportunities for personal and professional growth; jails can identify potential future employees and evaluate their motivation, attitude, and work habits, and can employ interns in projects that might otherwise never be completed. Tables, reference