NCJ Number
78034
Date Published
1980
Length
39 pages
Annotation
This publication reports on the year's operations of correctional and rehabilitation programs for fiscal 1980 in the State of Ohio.
Abstract
Department organization is reviewed through a summary of its divisions and the State institutions under its authority. Two newly opened facilities are described -- Southeastern Ohio Training Center and the Women's Correctional Admissions Center -- as is the Columbus Correctional Facility, scheduled to close in 1983. Programs included in the report are those of community corrections; home furlough; inmate services, education, and grievance systems; citizen councils; court of claims; employee training; Ohio penal industries; and parole and community services. Federal funding and rising court commitments are also discussed. Tabular data and graphic material are provided for inmate education, penal industries, a historical outline, officers of the department, 1980 commitments, number of prison commitments, prison population, employees of the department, and financial operations. Illustrations are also given.