George Washington University Institute on Crime - Justice and Corrections (Washington DC)
Internal Prison Classification Systems: Case Studies in Their Development and Implementation
The development, implementation, impact assessment, and refinement of objective internal classification systems are examined.
Revalidating External Prison Classification Systems: The Experience of Ten States and Model for Classification Reform
Work undertaken by the participating states is described, an outline of the fundamental tasks required for a revalidation effort is provided, and e
Developing Gender-Specific Classification Systems for Women Offenders
A report which highlights the results of two cooperative agreements from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) addressing the critical need f
Prisoner Intake Systems: Assessing Needs and Classifying Prisoners
Tasks, assessments, and technology used in prisoner intake systems are examined.
Classification of High-Risk and Special Management Prisoners: A National Assessment of Current Practices
Results from a survey "designed to obtain information on the procedures used to classify high-risk inmates, particularly those in protective custod