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PLANNING OF JAIL FACILITIES

NCJ Number
2956
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 37 Issue: 11 Dated: (NOVEMBER 1970) Pages: 42-48
Author(s)
J E MURPHY
Date Published
1970
Length
7 pages
Annotation
CURRENT CORRECTIONAL CONCEPTS AND PRETRIAL PROGRAMS ARE CONSIDERED IN THE PLANNING OF JAILS AND RELATED DETENTION FACILITIES.
Abstract
IN ADDITION THOSE ASPECTS OF DESIGN OFFERING THE OPTIMUM CONDITIONS FOR JAILS ARE DISCUSSED. FACTORS WHICH WARRANT CONSIDERATION ARE LOCATION, SIZE, CELLS VERSUS DORMITORIES, FUNCTIONAL GROUPINGS, AND FLEXIBILITY.

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