NCJ Number
16403
Date Published
1974
Length
21 pages
Annotation
EXAMINES THE STRUCTURE OF THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT, CORRECTIONAL STAFF, AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION.
Abstract
FOLLOWING A DISCUSSION OF THE GOAL OF CORRECTIONS, GENERAL COMMENTS ARE MADE ON THE DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE, REFORMATORIES AND PENITENTIARIES, RECEPTION AND CLASSIFICATION, INSTITUTIONAL PLACEMENT, AND OHIO'S INSTITUTIONS. THE AUTHOR THEN FOCUSES ON PROBLEMS AT THE SOUTHERN OHIO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. A DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENTAL STAFF AND STAFF TRAINING IS ALSO INCLUDED ALONG WITH COMMENTS ON EDUCATION WITHIN THE INSTITITIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS. OTHER TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE PROBATION AND PAROLE, COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT, PRISONER'S RIGHTS, MEDICAL CARE, AND PRISON LIFE.