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A Modern Correctional Facility, 2006.
This paper suggests a design of correctional facilities that would solve the present problems.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper contends that correctional facilities do not work as intended. In part, this failure could be blamed on prison overcrowding. The paper explains that related to this issue is that of insufficient coverage by correctional officers. A third potentially related issue is the failure of our correctional facilities lack of funding to provide adequate room and personnel to oversee all prisoners in the system. The paper considers that a solution to this problem would seem twofold.
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"Additional beds are needed to house inmates produced by current sentencing guidelines. In addition, additional funding in the system would assist both with the housing and the personnel coverage. It has been suggested in the past that privatization of the correctional system would be of assistance with both issues. For that reason, this suggested design will be intended to address these needs with a facility built using private funds. Privatizing correctional facilities is not new."
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Correctional Treatment Facility, 2003.
Analyzes a correctional treatment facility as a social structure.
4,032 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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Social systems theory attempts to explain how humans interact with their environment. Under social systems theory, holistic patterns are searched for to help explain cause and effect at the micro and macro levels. Social systems theory is a part of systems thinking. Systems thinking is a conceptual framework for seeing interrelationships rather than mere things. This paper analyzes a social structure, a correctional treatment facility that employs the bureaucratic structure system, and argues that systems thinking would be the ideal model for efficiency in outcomes and treatment for the clients. The paper includes illustrations and diagrams.
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Introduction
Defining Social Systems
History of Wisconsin Corrections
History of the Wisconsin Resource Center
Model of the Wisconsin Resource Center
Recommendations
Conclusions
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"Social systems can be defined as any level of interaction that may be direct, face-to-face personal interaction of two people, or the indirect, enormously interlinked, impersonal interaction of a society (Loomis, 1960). In social systems, analysis begins with the individual and continues outward with the interaction of two or more people interacting with their environment."
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Sexual Violence in Correctional Facilities, 2005.
A discussion on the prevalence of sexual assault in correctional facilities.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses sexual violence in correctional facilities. It discusses the prevalence of these acts, as reported by The Boston Globe correspondent Michael Levenson, who notes that in his state alone prisoners in Massachusetts reported 63 alleged rapes sexual assaults and incidents of sexual misconduct last year, and that this statistic probably reflects only a small portion of the sexual violence behind bars.
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"Sexual Violence in Correctional Facilities In a recent report for The Boston Globe, correspondent Michael Levenson notes that in his state alone, "Prisoners in Massachusetts reported 63 alleged rapes, sexual assaults, and incidents of sexual misconduct last year" and that this statistic "probably reflects only a small portion of the sexual violence behind bars" (Levenson). These types of statistics, as well as the unspoken problem of prison rape and sexual assault, have long been overlooked in society as just an existent, but unavoidable, evil. However, the United States Government, in a recent report, has attempted to get to the bottom of this problem. This essay will review the government's study, looking at the trends, problems, and penalties associated with sexual violence in the nation's correctional facilities. In their study, entitled "Sexual Violence Reported by Correctional Authorities, 2004," Allen J. Beck and Timothy A. Hughes have uncovered some serious trends among incidents of prison-related sexual violence."
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Correctional Facility Budgeting, 1997.
Develops operating budget for fictional state prison: cost per inmate, employee pay, revenue.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, $ 39.95
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"CORRECTIONAL FACILITY BUDGETING
Introduction
This research develops an operating budget for a state-level medium-security correctional facility. In developing this operating budget, cost assumptions for the facility are developed and justified first. Operating cost assumptions are presented in the following section. A pro-forma annual operating budget is presented following the operating cost assumptions."
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Privatization of Correctional Facilities in the United States, 2006.
This paper considers the reasons for privatization of correctional facilities and its results.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the current trend toward privatization of certain services provided in correctional institutions in the United States. The author approaches his research from an historical and financial perspective. Also considered heavily are human rights issues.
Introduction
Background and Major Players
Legal Issues
Other Considerations
Conclusion
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"Those who advocate and go against private involvement in prison handlings make different arguments in its favor. Many say that past trend and analysis have shown that government has been largely inefficient in this area. So, people look for better inefficiency in the private sector but the absence of market forces pose a problem. one group of American researchers concluded "From a purely economic perspective, there are so many elements of the profit mechanism missing from correctional industries that its implementation is at worst unfeasible, at best elusive" (Gandy & Hurl, 1987). Different studies conducted show that there is not a market difference in the efficiency and profitability between private and public sector. Majority of analysts hold the view that if economy and efficiency are considerations then private sector does not offer any major benefits rather state prisons, as a more politically viable option should try to work on improving its own efficiency by different means."
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The Privatization of Correctional Facilities, 2002.
Presents the pro and con arguments regarding the use of private contractors to construct new correctional facilities.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 75.95
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Those in favor of privatization argue that use of private contractors will lead to cost efficiency in the design and building of new facilities. Those who are against privatization, argue that it is that very independence of the contractors which will lead to higher costs since the profit margin now needs to be factored in as well as the possibility of "low balling" and other disreputable practices. This paper intends to examine both sides of the argument in terms of quality, cost, flexibility and accountability. However, it will also be argued that privatization is a step backwards in terms of societal, and governmental responsibility.
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Violence in U.S. Correctional Facilities, 2002.
An analysis of the violence in U.S. prisons and what is needed to improve the situation.
5,600 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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A discussion of the laws that protect prisoners in the U.S., and laws that limit the protection of those rights. The writer provides a brief overview of the general situation in correctional facilities, then analyzes violence by guards against men, women and children in facilities, and the preventive measures that are not taken by authorities to improve the situation. The writer discusses prisoner-on-prisoner rape, and the responsibility of prison authorities to take preventive measures. The paper then considers why governmental agencies care so little about prisoners? rights. It concludes with some recommendations on how the U.S. can better assure the humane and just treatment of all prisoners.
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"Societies imprison people for a number of different reasons: as punishment, for the safety of society, and for rehabilitation purposes. Whatever the reasons, a free and equal society must mete out this punishment fairly, justly, and humanely. A democratic society must be aware that prisoners are especially vulnerable to all sorts of abuses, as they are stripped almost completely of their rights, and are at the mercy of the state and its prison authorities."
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Juvenile Correction Facilities, 2002.
Discusses correction facilities for juvenile offenders in New York.
2,123 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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Juvenile crime is a tremendous problem throughout the United States. Several states have created initiatives to curb juvenile crime and prevent juvenile delinquency. New York is just on of the states that have taken the initiative to reduce juvenile crime with the Juvenile Justice Project. This paper begins by explaining the difference between juvenile delinquents and juvenile offenders. It also examines why juveniles end up in these facilities. The paper then focuses on the types of correctional facilities in New York and the treatment that juveniles get in New York correctional facilities. Finally, the author of the paper explains whether or not he agrees with the New York Juvenile Corrections System.
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"In addition, to health services juveniles that are incarcerated in these facilities have access to education, chapel services, and recreation. (Secure Detention) Each of the detention facilities has three schools that are fully staffed and provide juveniles with a tailored education. These schools are collectively known as the Passage Academy. (Secure Detention) There are also full time chaplains who are available for spiritual counseling in each of the facilities. Chapel services are held during the week and on holidays. Juveniles are also given access to recreation including outdoor yards and game rooms. (Secure Detention)"
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Correctional Staff Absenteeism, 2007.
This paper examines a study that explores reasons for staff absenteeism in correctional facilities.
4,299 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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The paper attempts to pinpoint the reasons for staff absenteeism in the prison system. The paper presents a study that uses a survey of corrections staff in a major prison facility. The paper discusses how solving the abstenteeism problem will help to improve the health, safety and well-being of staff members as well as inmates.
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Executive Summary
Problem Statement
Research Objectives
Literature Review
Methodology
Glossary of Terms
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"Absenteeism in the correctional system reduces the efficiency of the organization. It can also be costly as well. The problems associated with absenteeism in prisons are exacerbated by rapidly rising prison populations (Dolovich, 2005). . In 1975, there were approximately 226,000 inmates in prisons across the United States (Cettinger, 1976 in Dolovich, 2005) By 1984, the population had risen to 740,000 (Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Ctr., 2004). By 2003, the prisoner population in the United States was over 2.1 million (Harrison and Beck, 2004). This dramatic rise in prison populations places the entire system under strain. Absenteeism significantly adds to this problem as staff struggle to take up the slack for those that are not at work."
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Desert View Modified Community Correctional Institute, 2006.
A review of the problems facing the staff working in a correctional institution.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the difficulties when working in a correctional institution. Correctional officers are in daily contact with murders, rapists and other violent offenders. It is often necessary for such facilities to expand, or to bring in more inmates, simply because of the nature of today's society. The paper reports that these needs put increased pressure on an already strained support system. Correctional officers are often underpaid and turnover can be high in correctional facilities. Desert View Modified Community Correctional Institute has such a need to expand; however, the high rate of turnover among the correctional officers, in conjunction with the difficulty in hiring new officers, makes it difficult to maintain the staff needed for such an expansion. Such difficulty would make an expansion difficult and unsafe for the community.
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Mental Illness in Corrections, 2002.
The paper studies the problem of mentally ill in correctional facilities.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper explores aspects of the mentally ill in correctional facilities. It discusses why the number of mentally ill in prisons and jails is rising. It discusses problems the mentally ill face in prison, such as abuse, suicide, the inability of prisons to care for them properly, and release and recidivism. The paper also discusses some solutions to these problems.
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"Correctional facilities face many problems when dealing with different types of inmates. Many inmates have different or special needs. One of these groups of inmates is the mentally ill. The number of mentally ill offenders in correctional facilities is rising and because of this, prisons and jails have become one of the primary types of psychiatric treatment centers. In fact, ?Jails in most major cities contain a larger number of severely mentally ill people than the local mental health hospitals? (Sigurdson, 2001, p70). Mental illness affects the inmate?s behavior in prison and how they are treated by other inmates and the staff. This creates problems for the correctional facilities as well as the inmates. Some problems include abuse, busing, suicide, and recidivism. Topics that will be discussed are the rise of mentally ill in correctional facilities, problems that this creates, and some solutions to these problems. The staff do not know how to deal with the mentally ill and, as a result, the mentally ill often do not receive the treatment they need in order to be rehabilitated so that they can function normally in society. Changes need to be made in correctional facilities in order to provide treatment for mentally ill offenders so that they can receive the help and rehabilitation that they need."
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Correctional Staff Sexual Misconduct, 2007.
This paper analyzes the problem of correctional staff sexual misconduct in the United States from several different viewpoints.
2,625 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this article the writer notes that the issue of staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct remains a prevalent problem within the United States correctional system. The writer points out that there is a vast amount of research on the topic that has triggered the passage of new laws as well as placed a greater focus on the need for correctional facility officials and the Department of Justice to take actions to put an end to the abuse. The writer offers solutions to this increasing problem. The writer concludes that it appears that correctional administration and prison staff clearly have their work cut out for them if they want to achieve a safer and fairer modern correctional system.
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"Although somewhat recognized as a problem, sexual abuse within the prison system did not seem to occur as frequently as the later research tends to reveal. For example, by the early 1980s, it became increasingly noticeable that sexual abuse by those in a supervisory type position tended to be strategic, and that such formulations implied the presence of cognitive processes that allow offenders to simultaneously overcome their own inhibitions and the resistance of the victim. Ferund was among the first to explicitly acknowledge the role of cognition in explaining sexual abuse. He argued that sexual offenders had to overcome both internal and external inhibitions as well as the resistance of the victim in order for abuse to occur. According to his research, these offenders had to find a way to avoid taking responsibility for or to deny the harmfulness of behaviors that they would otherwise recognize as abusive. In general, researchers theorized that prison guards idealized the fact that they were in control over an unworthy population, and that such cruel treatment as sexual abuse was deserved by this population."
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Correctional Staff Work and Family Conflict, 2008.
This paper analyzes a study of possible antecedents of correctional staff work on family conflict.
1,504 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper reviews a study done on one mid-western correctional facility that explored the possible antecedents of correctional staff work on family conflict. The paper examines the measures of validity and reliability, as well as proposed changes in methodology for increased validity and reliability. The paper also looks at methodology for the reliability of future studies.
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Part 1: Validity and Reliability in General
Face Validity
Content Validity
Criterion Validity
Predictive Validity
Construct Validity
Alternate-Forms Reliability
Inter-observer Reliability
Inter-item Reliability
Part 2: Improvements in Reliability and Validity
Replication of the Study
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"Self reporting studies are inherently, unless carefully crafted, in the areas of validity and reliability. When reviewing validity, the three measurement areas of idiosyncratic individual errors, generic individual errors, and method factors are all difficult to overcome in self reported studies. The perception of self and of surroundings can be as varied as the individuals self reporting the results to the researchers. Further, the motivation to be completely accurate and candid with the researchers is not evident, especially in this case where the researchers were paying for the results. The researchers chose to study only one correctional facility, and of the 450 possible respondents, received only 275 responses. (Lambert & Hogan, 2006, p.21) These factors lead to the low levels of validity and reliability further explored below."
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Aramark and the Corrections Business, 2003.
An examination of the Aramark Corporation, which provides food services to correctional facilities.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper is about Aramark and the business it conducts with the corrections industry. This includes what services and material it supplies to prisons and jails throughout the United States.
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"Aramark is an incredibly large company that provides numerous services to various different areas of the public, from sports entertainment facilities, schools, health and child care, employee refreshments and uniforms, and also correctional facilities. Aramark provides a range of services to each of these areas, but they are one of the largest companies in the area of inmate provisions. Aramark provides food services to correctional facilities of all sizes across the United States and their service is based around quality and cost efficiency. Facilities maintenance services is another area that Aramark continues to grow and become superior in; the maintenance ranging from repairs in all systems to custodial duties and grounds keeping. Supplying commissary services is another part of Aramark?s correctional services, and lastly Aramark is the parent company to Gall?s Incorporated, which is a uniform and safety equipment supplier that can supply corrections facilities? officers with the appropriate apparel and equipment."
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History of Corrections, 2002.
A look at the history of the correctional facilities in the American culture.
1,468 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper provides a brief time-line of the history of the development of the current prison system. It begins with the methods used by the Quakers in the early settlement days and how these methods were adapted with the growth of the population. It discusses how the system was finally centralized and turned into a government body and how it developed into the organization it is today.
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"The Department of Corrections is an agency that is responsible for the supervisions and management of convicted felons. This Department allows the protection of the community by maintaining secure facilities that keep offenders under firm supervision. It is this Department that maintains the safety of our society.
The history of the Department of Corrections in the United States dates back as far as the mid-1600?s. At the time, the general punishments for crime were brutal and bloody, often ending in death. The Quakers sought to end the bloodshed by creating a new punishment. Thus, they began to substitute imprisonment for the violence (Clear & Cole, 2003)."
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