Corrections Community

Does anyone have a recommendation for a jail consultant to assist in determining a course of action for our community? We have an overcrowding problem (400+) inmate more than we have beds. We have a criminal justice counsel, day reporting, residential community corrections, work release, drug court...

I am a correctional health care professional looking for information about real healthcare costs in jails with ADP 1500-2000 inmates. Why? I consult with a number of facilities regarding healthcare and the question, and in this day of ever increasing costs, I am frequently asked, "What is the average...

I am an Interior Design Grad Student who is working on my fourth year thesis project -- a correctional ficility for young offenders. I am looking to get a broad over view of community based juvenile corrections facilities, the users (physical/emotional needs,how they think/act/feel/heal,etc), the design...

How do you treat an interstate inmate who finishes 5 yrs and 7 months of a six year sentence, but does so on an interstate agreement. He finished early due to good time which is given in NJ. Upon his release PA picks him up via a detainer issued by a CO at a county correctional facility-again, what steps...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates jail facilities located throughout the County of Los Angeles, which encompasses more than 4,000 square miles. Currently, in order to visit an inmate incarcerated in the jail system, family members must transport themselves to the facility where...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates jail facilities located throughout the County of Los Angeles, which encompasses more than 4,000 square miles. Currently, in order to visit an inmate incarcerated in the jail system, family members must transport themselves to the facility where...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates jail facilities located throughout the County of Los Angeles, which encompasses more than 4,000 square miles. Currently, in order to visit an inmate incarcerated in the jail system, family members must transport themselves to the facility where...

You might find some useful information in the "Jail Design Guide: A Resource for Small and Medium-Sized Jails." It's available online at http://nicic.org/Downloads/PDF/Library/015061.pdf Another item to review is "Jail Planning and Expansion: Local Officials and Their Roles" http...