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2011
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Incident Review of Death of Correctional Officer Jayme Biendl, January 29, 2011
By Palmateer, Joan; Upchurch, James; Elzie, Michelle.
NIC Review Team (N.P.).
Circumstances surrounding the untimely death of Correctional Officer Jayme Biendl at the hands of an inmate are the focus of this incident review. This report “identifies systems, policies, practices, protocol, and technology within MCC/WRS [Monroe Correctional Complex/Washington State Reformatory] which would reasonably have been connected to factors surrounding safety and security for staff and others within that compound” (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary are: pre-planning agend... Read More
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26 pages
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2011
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Arrest-Related Deaths, 2003-2009 - Statistical Tables
By Burch, Andrea M..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
Information regarding the “circumstances of deaths that occur during, or shortly after, state or local law enforcement officers engage in an arrest or restraint process” is presented. Sixty-one percent (61%) of arrest-related deaths were due to homicides by law enforcement personnel, with 11% due to suicide, 11% due to intoxication, 6% due to accidental injuries, and 5% due to natural causes.... Read More
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16 pages
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2011
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The Prison Experience and Reentry: Examining the Impact of Victimization on Coming Home
By Listwan, Shelley Johnson; Hanley, Dena; Colvin, Mark.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
The impact of prison victimization on how an offender behaves when released back into the community is examined. Sections following an abstract include: executive summary; introduction; review of the relevant literature; methodology; results for design and sample selection, prison victimization data, characteristics of selected victimization incidents, and re-entry outcomes; conclusion; and implications for policy and practice. A few of the observations made from the research are: about 58% of t... Read More
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175 pages
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2010
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Mortality in Local Jails, 2000-2007
By Noonan, Margaret.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
Statistics about the 8,110 inmate deaths occurring in local jails during 2000-2007 are presented. Some findings are: over 80% of U.S. jails had no deaths in their custody; 53% of all deaths were due to illness with heart disease being the leading cause; and “suicide was the only cause of death that occurred at a higher rate in local jails than in the U.S. general population” (p.1).... Read More
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19 p.
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2009
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Deaths in Custody -- Statistical Tables
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
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2009
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Homicides in Prison
Oklahoma Dept. of Corrections (Oklahoma City, OK).
Factors related to the substantial decrease in the number of prison inmate homicides are examined. Sections of this report following an abstract include: historical statistical overview; conditions associated with homicides in custody; and conclusion. "The research indicates that inmate homicides tend to be contextual and not the result of consistently identifiable and preventable influences" (p. 4).... Read More
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5 p.
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2009
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Unconventional Delivery of Deadly Force in a Correctional Facility
By Barnhardt, Tracey E.; Klugiewicz, Gary T..
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
This article discusses “how and when to use deadly force in a correctional facility and most importantly how to defend your actions” (p.1). Topics covered include: while taking a life is very rare, at times it must be done; the “unbeatable attitude”; survival in a life threatening situation; three types of force response that can be justified; the “Totality of the Circumstances” and justification the ones use of force; and the bottom line— correctional officers should never personally put themse... Read More
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4 p.
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2008
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Situational Risk Factors and Institutional Violence
By Cooke, David J.; Johnstone, Lorraine; Gadon, Lisa.
Scottish Prison Service (Edinburgh, Scotland).
The use of the Promoting Situational Risk Interventions by Situational Management - Scottish Prison Service Version (PRISM-SPS) is evaluated. Sections of this report include overview, abstract, background, methodology, results (e.g., risk factors ratings, user-satisfaction, and prisons' feedback), and discussion. PRISM-SPS is found to be an effective tool for assessing situational risk factors and violence in prisons.... Read More
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31 p.
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2008
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Translating Research into Practice: Improving Safety in Women's Facilities
By McNabb, Marianne.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
Factors related to the prevention of victimization, violence, and trauma experienced by female inmates are described. Prevention/intervention strategies for correctional practice are also supplied for the factors involved, be they individual, relational, institutional, or societal.... Read More
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7 p.
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2008
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Violence and Safety Programs in Women's Prisons and Jails: Addressing Prevention, Intervention and Treatment
By Muscat, Bernadette T..
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
This report describes programs for female inmates that help them to overcome violence and ensure their safety inside and outside the correctional facility. A comprehensive set of programs includes the following components: breaking the cycle of destructive behavior; developing and maintaining healthy relationships; the three-stage Cycle of Violence model; work and life skills programs; and reporting system.... Read More
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11 p.
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1995
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Managers Guide to Disturbance Control
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This report briefly describes the philosophy and policy of handling disturbances, as well as the command centers, communications, tactics, equipment, and support services needed during a disturbance. Other topics discussed are inmate management, and mutual aid from other facilities and outside agencies.... Read More
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23 p.
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1987
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Comprehensive Integrated Crisis Defusion Instructor Training Program
By Schwartz, Jeffrey A.; Schwartz, Cynthia B..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Hawaii Dept. of Corrections (Honolulu, HI).
The purpose of this project is to develop a curriculum that will be used to instruct correctional staff in a variety of non-violent alternatives for dealing with potentially violent inmate situations.... Read More
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110 p.
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1981
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Functional Unit Management: A Training Response Model for Managing Prison Violence
By Maghan, Jesse L..
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Title of project: Development of Training Programs and Materials in Response to Prison Violence.... Read More
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