NCJ Number
8174
Date Published
1971
Length
127 pages
Annotation
STUDY DESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA JAILS AND ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL JAIL SYSTEM.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED CORRECTIONS SYSTEM, MINIMUM STANDARDS AND SALARIES FOR PROBATION AND PAROLE OFFICERS, A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR MISDEMEANANT CORRECTIONS, HIRING ONE OR TWO FULL-TIME JAIL INSPECTORS, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR JAIL PERSONNEL.