"Find it" With These Criminal Justice Directories

jgustfsn — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:02:00 GMT

The National Institute of Corrections Online Library contains nearly 40 Criminal Justice Directories. They can help you locate companies that provide products and services to jails and prisons; resources for prisoners and their families; Federal grants programs to assist crime victims; Federally funded training for state and local law enforcement officials; community-based prisoner reentry programs, and much more.

Amnesty International USA's survey of Abuse of Women in Custody lists state departments of corrections, governor and attorney generals' offices, and legislative information. Published in 2006, the guide lists current contact information for all 50 states, all in one publication.

New Directory of Direct Supervision Jails

Sandy Schilling — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:59:00 GMT

I'm a believer in direct supervision. I've worked in both linear/intermittent surveillance and direct supervision and have seen first-hand the numerous benefits of direct supervision. The philosophy of expecting positive behavior begins at booking. As the housing officer interacts with inmates and continues to influence positive behavior, many benefits are realized such as less violence and vandalism. Read more about the agencies that have embraced this powerful inmate management, supervision, and construction style in the Direct Supervision Jails: 2006 Sourcebook.

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"Find it" With These Criminal Justice Directories

New Directory of Direct Supervision Jails