Greening Corrections: People, Programs, and Practices
Completed on Aug. 25, 2010--3-hour Live Satellite/Internet Broadcast.
Overview
Energy conservation and renewal have been around for many years, but it has been only until recently that they have come into worldwide focus. Individuals, families, governments, and organizations today now make “going green” an essential part of their daily routine, and correctional facilities should be no different. As microcosms of learning and instruction, correctional facilities can demonstrate leadership in applying green principles to everyday operations, making green processes part of daily cost-saving strategies, and optimizing the role of green industries and instruction in preparing offenders for reentry and workforce retention.
“Greening Corrections: People, Programs, and Practices” is the latest satellite/Internet broadcast to be hosted by the National Institute of Corrections. It provides governments, institutions, and corrections community partners with answers to some of the challenges that accompany the process of switching from traditional ways of doing business to more environmentally friendly practices. Viewers will learn how to apply green principles throughout the justice system, promote green stakeholder partnerships, demonstrate environmental stewardship, identify opportunities for workforce development and correctional industries, and implement best green practices in cost savings.
Objectives
Is your organization looking for answers to the following questions?
Who needs to support green initiatives to ensure their success in facilities, and how do I ask stakeholders for their help?
What costs, benefits, and steps are involved in converting from a traditional facility to a green facility?
How can corrections support local and federal mandates to apply green strategies to everyday processes?
Why should considerations for the environment and sustainable approaches be allowed to affect daily operations?
Is participation in the green movement appropriate for corrections?
Audience
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Bureau of Prisons
National Correctional Industries Association
National Association of State Legislatures
Urban Institute
American Jails Association
American Correctional Association
Safer Foundation
Other foundations
Reentry coordinators
Correctional administrators
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