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2009
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Prison Conditions and Recidivism
By Drago, Francesco; Galbiati, Roberto; Vertova, Pietro.
"This paper examines the impact of prison conditions on future criminal behavior" (p. 1). This paper includes an abstract and the following five sections: introduction; data sources and description; empirical analysis; results according to prison harshness and prison isolation; and concluding remarks. It appears that there is little effect on crime rates due to prison harshness and prison isolation.... Read More
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31 p.
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2009
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Orleans Parish Prison System, New Orleans, Louisiana
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
Conditions of confinement at the Orleans Parish Prison (OPP) are evaluated. Findings and remedial measures are presented for: inadequate protection from harm; inadequate health and medical care; and inadequate environmental health and sanitation.... Read More
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32 p.
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2008
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Re: Investigation of the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction, West Boylston, Massachusetts
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
Conditions at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction in West Boylston, Massachusetts, that violate the constitutional rights of inmates are explained. This report is divided into the following parts: background; findings regarding failure to protect inmates from harm, environmental health deficiencies and failure to provide adequate mental health care; and recommended remedial measures.... Read More
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40 p.
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2008
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Memorandum of Agreement Regarding the Garfield County Jail
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Garfield County Jail and Garfield County Work Center (Oklahoma) is provided. This MOA has these sections: introduction; definitions; substantive remedial measures for security and protection from harm, medical, dental, and mental health care, out of cell time, and legal correspondence; reporting requirements; compliance and monitoring; and implementation and termination.... Read More
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22 p.
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2008
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Re: Cook County Jail, Chicago, Illinois
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
Conditions at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois that violate the constitutional rights of inmates are explained. This findings letter is comprised of the following sections: background; legal standings; findings regarding inadequate protection from harm; inadequate medical care; inadequate mental health care; inadequate fire safety; and inadequate sanitation and environmental conditions; and remedial measures.... Read More
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98 p.
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2008
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Settlement Agreement
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division. Special Litigation Section (Washington, DC).
This settlement agreement between the U.S. and the Wilson County Jail regards certain conditions that violate the constitutional rights of those jailed. Sections comprising it are: introduction; definitions; substantive provisions covering medical care, mental health care, protection from harm, life safety and sanitation, and quality assurance; reporting requirements and rights of access; and construction, implementation, and termination.... Read More
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11 p.
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2008
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United States v Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center Settlement Agreement
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
A Settlement Agreement created to address the lack of compliance with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) dealing with rectifying violations of constitutional or statutory rights of prisoners is provided. Sections of this Agreement are: introduction; general provisions; definitions; substantive provisions -- medical and mental health care, suicide prevention, security and safety, quality management, and staff training and supervision; reporting requirements and right of access; monitoring and enfor... Read More
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45 p.
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2008
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Re: Investigation of the Oklahoma City Jail and Jail Annex, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Civil Rights Division (Washington, DC).
Conditions that violated federal constitutional requirements are noted with recommendations for their improvement. Sections of this document are: description of the jail; legal framework; constitutional deficiencies -- insufficient protection from harm, inadequate health care services, deficient housing, sanitation, and environmental protections, and dangerous life and fire safety deficiencies; and recommended remedial measures.... Read More
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24 p.
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2008
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United States of America, Plaintiff v. State of Oklahoma et al., Defendants: Consent Decree
U.S. District Court. Northern District of Oklahoma (Tulsa, OK).
This Consent Decree resolves litigation concerning conditions of confinement that violate the constitutional rights of inmates at the L.E. Rader Center in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Sections of this document are: introduction; definitions; substantive remedial measures for protection from harm, mental health care, including prevention of suicide and self-harm, and special education; investigations and quality assurance; compliance; oversight and enforcement; reporting requirements and right of acc... Read More
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31 p.
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2008
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Letter to Bureau of Prisons Director Lappin Regarding "Grossly Inadequate Conditions" in the Federal Death Row at United States Prison Terra Haute
By Eber, Gabriel B..
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. National Prison Project (Washington, DC).
Potential violations of the Eighth Amendment's proscription against cruel and unusual punishment occurring at the Special Confinement Unit (SCU) at USP-Terre Haute are described. Sections of this complaint are: evidence of deliberate indifference to serious medical needs -- provision of health care (i.e., response to medical emergencies, access to acute care and sick call, referrals to specialists, care for prisoners with diabetes, medications, infectious disease, preventive health care, and do... Read More
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30 p.
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2008
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Fred Graves, [et al.], Plaintiffs, vs. Joseph Arpaio, [et al.], Defendants; No. CV-77-0479-PHX-NVW: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Order
U.S. District Court. District of Arizona (Phoenix, AZ).
These Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and Order address the termination of prospective relief for violating the civil rights of pretrial detainees in Maricopa County jails; termination based on the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA). Termination is granted for some provisions while other provisions remain in effect. Prospective relief is needed for: overcrowding; temperature indoors; housekeeping; health care screening and access; prescriptions; intake areas; recreation time outside; a... Read More
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83 p.
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2007
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Neuroscience and Correctional Facility Design Workshop: Understanding Cognitive Processes in Correctional Settings: Workshop Report
By Facrbstein, Jay; Farling, Melissa.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Jay Farbstein & Associates, Inc. (JFA) (San Luis Obispo, CA).
This workshop created an agenda for undertaking neuroscience research in correctional settings. The report presents a detailed account of the presentation and discussion held at this workshop. Sections of this document include: introduction and overview; summary of introductory presentations; summary of work groups—hypothesis and research projects; summary of general discussion; and conclusions and next steps. Appendixes provide copies of overheads use for presentations regarding: “Neuroscience ... Read More
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144 pages
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2007
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Jails and the Constitution: An Overview
By Collins, William C..
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Washington, DC).
This publication "reviews the history of correctional law and summarizes the results and effects of major court decisions" (p. 4). Sections comprising this document include: introduction; history of court involvement; corrections and the Constitution in a new century; the Constitution and the physical plant; understanding Section 1983 lawsuits; how courts evaluate claims -- the balancing test; the First Amendment; the Fourth Amendment; the Eighth Amendment -- overview; the 8th Amendment -- use ... Read More
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93 p.
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1998
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Jail Design and Operation and the Constitution: An Overview
By Collins, William C..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
The Constitution protects inmates in jails and prisons, and this paper discusses the continuing challenge of deciding what those protections mean in practice and the struggle to assure that inmate rights are met. "Condition cases" have resulted in courts reducing jail populations and have a great impact on facility design and operation and the cost of operating a jail. Legal issues whose impact are primarily operational are also highlighted.... Read More
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77 p.
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1991
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Briefing Paper: Smoke-Free Jails
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO).
Indications point to a strong movement to the requirement of smoke-free jails. This can be seen in: the increasing number of jails instituting no-smoking policies; formal positions adopted by professional corrections associations; and recent legal decisions. No-smoking jails base their implementation upon the following reasons: health, safety and security, maintenance, insurance rates, and liability. Eight strategies for successful implementation and six advantages in addition to a more healthfu... Read More
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5 p.
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