The National Institute of Corrections has just released "Jails and the Constitution: An Overview, Second Edition".  This is authored by William C. Collins, an experienced and knowledgeable attorney in correctional law.  Mr. Collins truly cares about our jails and will sometimes even respond to posts in our Corrections Community.  The sections included in this document are:

• Introduction
• History of Court Involvement
• Corrections & the Constitution in the New Century
• The Constitution and the Physical Plant
• Understanding Section 1983 Lawsuits
• How the Courts Evaluate Claims: The Balancing Test
• The First Amendment
• The Fourth Amendment
• The Eighth Amendment: Overview
• The Eighth Amendment: Use of Force
• The Eighth Amendment: Medical Care
• The Eighth Amendment: Conditions of Confinement
• The Fourteenth Amendment
• Consent Decrees
• Some Final Thoughts
• Glossary
• Some Final Cases

I believe this is an item you will want to read from cover to cover.  This is another tool to keep your facility and staff free from correctional litigation.