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2011 NIC Publication
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, desi... Read More
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2006 NIC Publication
Guidance is provided for successfully identifying, evaluating, and selecting jail sites. This bulletin contains the following sections: case study -- why systematic jail site selection is important; the SEQRA (state environmental quality review act)... Read More
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2005 NIC Publication
The process of site selection is explained. Topics discussed in this guide are: identifying potential sites in general; selecting the team to find the site; developing site evaluation criteria; developing the site checklist; evaluating sites; and se... Read More
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2004 NIC Publication
The "criteria that have successfully been used by jurisdictions to identify, evaluate, and select jail sites" are defined (p. 1). Sections of this paper are: introduction; start site selection early; the site selection process; Step 1 -- develop sit... Read More
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1998 NIC Publication
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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1996 NIC Publication
This paper discusses the issues associated with finding a site for a new jail and lays out a process of site selection that addresses public fears and the demands of security, economy, and functionality. It details the site selection process in five ... Read More
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1992 NIC Publication
This Information Brief highlights the findings of a study of the impact of correctional facilities on land values and public safety. Documenting the positive and negative impacts of correctional facilities on local communities, the Brief presents str... Read More
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