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2013
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Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act: Jurisdictions Face Challenges to Implementing the Act, and Stakeholders Report Positive and Negative Effects
photocopy.
U.S. Government Accountability Office (Washington, DC).
This report discusses the extent to which jurisdictions have implemented the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), and what are the reported effects that full implementation has had on public safety, registered sex offenders, and stakeholders. Sections of this report are: back ground; 19 of 56 jurisdictions have substantially implemented SORNA while other jurisdictions reported political will and legal barriers as challenges; stakeholders reported improvements in jurisdictions’... Read More
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56 pages
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2012
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Disproportionate Minority Contact
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Washington, DC).
A summary is provided on how each state is doing in reducing its juvenile disproportionate minority contact (DMC). The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) determines the compliance of those states participating in Formula Grants. They are located on a chart showing which of five-phases they have completed towards DMC reduction—identification, assessment/diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and monitoring.... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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Guidelines for Staffing a Local Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
By Jones, Michael R..
NIC-06J1118; National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
“This guide describes for county administrators and other local officials why staff is needed, who becomes good staff, how many staff persons are needed, what the costs are to develop a staff and how staff can be funded, where staff can be found, how the best applicants can be selected, where staff are best housed in the system, and how staff can be trained and evaluated. The guide also offers practical advice for planning staff by describing important activities to do when starting in the posit... Read More
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64 pages
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2011
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Jail Design Guide
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This guide “discusses current correctional standards and architectural principles that are important to building a cost-efficient jail to meet a locality’s particular needs” (p. xix). It will be highly useful for anyone involved in the planning, design, and construction of a new jail. Chapters are divided into four parts - getting started, major design considerations, functional components, and special considerations – and include: introduction; predesign planning; site selection and design; ima... Read More
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334 pages
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2011
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Can Risk Assessment Improve Juvenile Justice Practices?
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Models for Change (Chicago, IL).
“A growing number of juvenile justice experts are suggesting a new, potentially more effective approach to reducing recidivism: first identify a youth’s risk of re-offending; then match services to his or her specific risk factors and responsiveness to specific types of interventions. This study examined the implementation of risk/needs assessment tools in six juvenile probation offices in two states, and what effects it had on the practices of the probation officers” (p. 1). Sections of this br... Read More
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4 pages
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2010
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JFR10: Justice Facilities Review
American Institute of Architects. Academy of Architecture for Justice (Washington, DC).
Photographs, floor plans, and basic information about 21 justice facility projects judged to be outstanding architectural examples are contained in this review. Facility types chosen are correctional and detention, court, law enforcement, and multiple-use. Four facilities received citations for excellence.... Read More
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37 p.
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2009
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JFR09: Justice Facilities Review
American Institute of Architects. Academy of Architecture for Justice (Washington, DC).
Photographs, floor plans, and basic information about 23 justice facility projects judged to be outstanding architectural examples are contained in this review. Facility types chosen are correctional and detention, court, and law enforcement. Eight facilities received citations for excellence.... Read More
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81 p.
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2005
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Project Guide: Juvenile Facility Design
By McMillen, Michael.
National Institute of Corrections. Native American and Alaskan Technical Assistance Project (NAATAP) (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Justice Planners International (JPI) (Demarest, NJ).
"[I]nformation on operational and design issues that significantly influence the quality of residential services to youthful populations" is provided. Topics discussed include: analysis of need; safety, security, and management priorities; environmental character; daily programming activities and opportunities; planning and design process; and helpful hints.... Read More
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24 p.
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2005
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Project Guide: Design Review
National Institute of Corrections. Native American and Alaskan Technical Assistance Project (NAATAP) (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Justice Planners International (JPI) (Demarest, NJ).
"[E]specially useful during schematic design, "this pamphlet offers assistance through the often challenging design review process (p. 7). Sections of this booklet are: how to use this project guide; Tribal involvement from project initiation through occupancy; who is involved in design review?; reading architect's drawings; saving time and money; Jail Design Review Checklist; and getting it right.... Read More
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18 p.
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2004
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Facility Development: Needs Assessment & Pre-Design Planning RFP Checklist [and] Planning & Design RFQ and RFP Checklist
By Robertson, James.
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO); Voorhis/Robertson Justice Services, Inc. (Boulder, CO).
In this compilation of three documents, critical elements to include in a needs assessment and planning services RFP and an architectural planning and design RFP or RFQ (Request for Qualifications) are identified. Issuing a separate RFP for needs assessment and facility planning services instead of combining this RFP with an RFP for architectural services is because "functional programming dictates facility design" (p. 2). Each document contains an overview of RFP content, checklist questions, a... Read More
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32 p.
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2003
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Jail Design Review Handbook
By Goldman, Mark.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
A tool for reviewing conceptual options and schematic designs for new or renovated jails is presented. Five chapters make up this handbook: introduction and overview; the jurisdiction's involvement throughout the planning and design process; how to read architects' drawings; checklists; and conclusion and next steps. ... Read More
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123 p.
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2002
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Guidelines for Developing a Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
By Cushman, Robert C..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The development, implementation, and operation of a local criminal justice coordinating committee (CJCC) are described. In particular, this guide provides a look at how a CJCC can alleviate jail crowding and accomplish other system improvements. The following sections comprise this guide: executive summary; introduction; a framework for justice planning and coordination; coordinating mechanisms -- a developmental view; and guiding principles for CJCCs. Appendixes provide: a checklist for formi... Read More
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50 pages
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1998
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Jail Design Guide: A Resource for Small and Medium-Sized Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Kimme & Associates, Inc..
Addresses architectural design as it relates to functional components of the jail, discusses overall design considerations, and reviews pre-design planning, renovation, construction costs, and facility transition.... Read More
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372
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1992
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Prison Complexes: An Overview
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Boulder, CO).
Prison complexes usually refer to a single site on which two or more institutions are purposefully located in order to share services, utilities, programs, and administration. This document provides an overview of the experiences of agencies that are currently planning or operating such facilities. Experiences in California, Arizona, Michigan, and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons with prison complexes are highlighted.... Read More
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70 p.
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1989
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Design Considerations in the Building of Women's Prisons
By Carp, Scarlett V.; Davis, Joyce A..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Seven women's correctional facilities were surveyed to identify design inadequacies and obtain information about the planning process for a women's facility. The first of four sections in this report addresses Research Findings, which include a brief literature review, a review of recent litigation involving women offenders and facility design, and research on the relationship between environment and behavior. Section two, The Planning Process, presents an overview of the steps and issues surrou... Read More
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96 p.
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1986
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Proceedings of the First Annual Symposium on New Generation Jails
By Farbstein, Jay; Werner, Richard.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections Jail Center (Boulder, CO); Symposium on New Generation Jails : 1st : 1986 (Seattle, WA).
Topics discussed at the symposium include the design of new generation jails, the transition to new generation operation, the costs and benefits of direct supervision, and the operation of direct new generation jails.... Read More
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1986
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Small Jail Special Issues
By Kimme, Dennis A..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Kimme Planning and Architecture (Champaign, IL); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Issues discussed include: what you should know before you design a jail, lawsuits and liability, modes of supervision in small jails, transition planning for the small jail, and using an architect.... Read More
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54 p.
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