NCJ Number
17328
Date Published
1972
Length
32 pages
Annotation
POLICY STATEMENTS ON CORRECTIONAL REFORM IN THE AREAS OF INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRUCTION, COMPENSATION OF INMATE LABOR, AND THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS.
Abstract
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY CALLS FOR A HALT IN ALL INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRUCTION UNTIL THE POTENTIAL OF COMMUNITY TREATMENT IS FULLY ACHIEVED. ALSO URGED IS THE INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRING THAT AN INMATE EMPLOYED AT PRODUCTIVE WORK IN A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL INSTITUTION BE PAID NO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE. THE THIRD RECOMMENDED CORRECTIONAL REFORM IS THE DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS AND ITS REPLACEMENT BY A FEDERAL CORRECTION AGENCY. THIS NEW AGENCY WOULD PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PROGRAM GUIDELINES, AND RESEARCH DESIGN TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.