NCJ Number
14906
Date Published
1973
Length
31 pages
Annotation
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE EXISTING ADULT CORRECTIONS SYSTEM, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A MODEL SYSTEM AND SUGGESTED STEPS TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SYSTEM.
Abstract
FIVE AREAS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR OFFENDERS WERE DETERMINED - THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON BOARD, THE COUNTIES, THE CITIES, AND THE SOLICITORS. FACILITIES OPERATED BY EACH OF THESE AUTHORITIES ARE BRIEFLY DESCRIBED. THE INMATES IN ALL OF THE INSTITUTIONS DESCRIBED WERE QUESTIONED AND STUDIED. THE DATA FROM THE INMATES INDICATED HIGH LEVELS OF NEED FOR EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT. IT WAS FOUND, HOWEVER, THAT SERVICES, COORDINATION, AND FISCAL SUPPORT WERE ALL LACKING IN THE ADULT CORRECTIONS SYSTEM. A PROPOSED MODEL SYSTEM FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHICH COMBINES MANY STATE AND LOCAL FUNCTIONS TO INSURE COORDINATION AND UNIFORMITY AND TO AVOID DUPLICATION IS OUTLINED. THE MODEL SYSTEM ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF ADMINISTRATION, PROGRAM LINKAGE, PROGRAM MODELS, PROGRAM DELIVERY, AND FACILITY DEVELOPMENT. AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS INCLUDED.