NCJ Number
140957
Journal
Direct Supervision Network Volume: 4 Dated: (October-December 1992) Pages: 1-5
Date Published
1992
Length
5 pages
Annotation
The Phoenix program in that opened in Orange County (Fla.) in July 1992 was originally envisioned as a direct supervision facility with a vocational training section, but it made major changes during its design phase to maximize offenders' likelihood of finding long-term employment following release.
Abstract
The program changes were designed to address the traditional criticisms that inmate vocational training tends to use outmoded equipment and techniques and that it usually lacks job placement and follow-up. Therefore, corrections officials cooperated with the Orange County School Board to develop a vocational building and courses using state-of- the-art vocational assessment and advanced training equipment. Inmates will be able to attend classes in four basic skill areas: construction, automobile repair, electronics, and business. These programs are integrated with direct supervision inmate management, which enables corrections officials to require inmate behaviors needed to function successfully as an employee in the community. Inmate responsibility and accountability are major parts of the program. The program operates under the Orange County Community Corrections Department, rather than a traditional corrections facilities department, thereby providing a crucial link in the continuum of care to the community. Photographs