Direct Supervision Jails essays

Direct Supervision Jails essays The Podular/Direct Supervision Concept 2 The Principals and Dynamics of New Generation Jail Management 4 Population Divided Into Controllable Groups 5 Maximum Supervision During Initial Hours of Confinement 9 Commandments of Direct Supervision Management 10 The term new generation jail refers to new or remodeled jails that are designed around a podular architectural design in conjunction with a direct supervision inmate management orientation. While jails of this style were first introduced in the Federal system nearly 20 years ago, it has only been in the past few years that the operational principles and dynamics have been documented and the concept has begun to gain acceptance in local jurisdictions. Several national professional correctional authorities have now endorsed the concept of a podular design with direct supervision. The American Correctional Association endorsed this approach in their publication entitled Design Guides for Secure Adult Correctional Facilities, published in November of 1983. The American Institute of Architectures Committee on Architecture for Justice appointed a subcommittee in 1983 to draft a position in favor of new generation jail concepts for adoption by the AIA. The National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board took a formal position on the podular design and direct supervision management concept at their November 21, 1983 meeting. The Advisory Board of the National Institute of Corrections advocates that jurisdictions that are contemplating the construction or renovation of jails and prisons should explore the appropriateness of the podular direct supervision (new generation) concept of jail and prison design and management for their new facilities. The NIC Advisory Board believes that the economic, social, and professional values explicit in the concept of jail and prison design and management exemplify an appropriate direction for detention of persons ...