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2013
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The Green Corrections Project: Action Plans and Lessons Learned
By Davidson, Stephanie.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
This report is a great description of the three-phase Green Corrections project, sponsored by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The following sections comprise this publication: overview of the project; “The Greening of Corrections: Creating a Sustainable System”—the publication and its dissemination; developing a community of practice and providing technical assistance to states; application process; Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington addressing a different technical assistance need... Read More
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6 pages
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2012
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Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Three-Year Strategic Sustainability Plan
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction (Columbus, OH).
'The goals established in the Strategic Sustainability Plan frequently make sense by cutting our fuel and electricity costs, lowering waste disposal fees, and reducing our water usage and sewer bills. The plan also provides guidance on training offenders in environmental issues and provides them with green job skills that will prepare them to compete for employment upon their release and practice sustainability in their homes' (p. 1). Sections of this plan are: letter from the Director; executiv... Read More
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16 pages
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2012
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Juvenile Sex Offenders: Locked Up for Life?
By Michels, Scott.
Kennesaw State University. Center for Sustainable Journalism. Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JIIE) (Kennesaw, GA).
In this article, "[m]edical experts raise questions about indefinite civil commitment for troubled youths." Topics addressed include: whether juvenile sex offenders are really the 'worst of the worst'; mandatory registration; the risk of re-offending being in flux'it can change quickly as the youth age; finding treatment; the case of Pennsylvania, the only state with a civil commitment program for juvenile sex offenders who age out of the juvenile justice system; and the recklessness of applyin... Read More
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10 pages
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2012
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Juvenile Sex Offenders: Locked Up for Life?
By Michels, Scott.
Kennesaw State University. Center for Sustainable Journalism. Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JIIE) (Kennesaw, GA).
In this article, "[m]edical experts raise questions about indefinite civil commitment for troubled youths." Topics addressed include: whether juvenile sex offenders are really the 'worst of the worst'; mandatory registration; the risk of re-offending being in flux'it can change quickly as the youth age; finding treatment; the case of Pennsylvania, the only state with a civil commitment program for juvenile sex offenders who age out of the juvenile justice system; and the recklessness of applyin... Read More
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10 pages
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2012
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GreenPrisons.org
GreenPrisons.org (Richmond, KY).
“Your Source for News and Information on Environmentally Responsible Products and Services in the Corrections Industry.” Points of access include: green facility; green newslinks; conferences; webinars; green programs; and resources.... Read More
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2012
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greenprisons.org
greenprisons.org (Richmond, KY ).
“Your Source for News and Information on Environmentally Responsible Products and Services in the Corrections Industry.” Points of access are: about greenprisons; facility; newslinks; conferences; webinars; green programs; and resources.... Read More
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2011
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The Greening of Corrections: Creating a Sustainable System
By Feldbaum, Mindy; Greene, Frank; Kirschenbaum, Sarah; Mukamal, Debbie; Welsh, Megan; Pinderhughes, Raquel.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
AED. National Institute for Work and Learning (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
What are viable strategies for cutting costs while protecting the public’s safety? Corrections can achieve some substantial cost savings in sustainability or greening strategies. This publication “provides correctional professionals with a framework to gain a general understanding of sustainability practices and principles and to identify examples of operations, programs, and management strategies for self-sustaining facilities” (p. ii). Sections of this publication include: introduction; greeni... Read More
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76 pages
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2011
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Strategic Segregation in the Modern Prison
By Dolovich, Sharon.
'In the Los Angeles County Jail'the biggest jail system in the country'officials have found a way to increase the personal security of gay men and trans women detainees without forcing them to choose between safety and community. For more than two decades, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department (the Department), which runs the County's jail system, has been systematically separating out the gay men and trans women admitted to the L.A. County Jail (the Jail) and housing them wholly apart from GP [g... Read More
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110 pages
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2011
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Strategic Segregation in the Modern Prison
By Dolovich, Sharon.
'In the Los Angeles County Jail'the biggest jail system in the country'officials have found a way to increase the personal security of gay men and trans women detainees without forcing them to choose between safety and community. For more than two decades, the L.A. County Sheriff's Department (the Department), which runs the County's jail system, has been systematically separating out the gay men and trans women admitted to the L.A. County Jail (the Jail) and housing them wholly apart from GP [g... Read More
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110 pages
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2011
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Greening Corrections Technology Guidebook
By Sheldon, Paul M.; Atherton, Eugene.
National Institute of Justice (Washington, DC).
National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC). Correctional Technology Center of Excellence (CoE) (Rockville, MD).
“The guidebook provides correctional administrators with a brief, yet comprehensive and informative, view of sustainability-oriented green technologies” (p. 6). Seven chapters follow an executive summary and introduction: integrating technology and people; lighting; HVAC systems; plug-in appliances (including pumps and motors); materials flow (including recycling and toxics); water; and energy (including transportation). Appendixes provide information about financing mechanisms and a case study ... Read More
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59 pages
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2010
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Sustainability at DOC
Washington State Dept of Corrections (Olympia, WA).
A large amount of information regarding the sustainability efforts of the Washington State Department of Corrections can be found at this website. Access is provided to: Sustainability Reports; the Sustainability Prison Project; energy and fuel; water; toxic materials; facilities; waste; commitment and awareness; resources; and capital programs.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Insight Garden Program
Insight Garden Program (San Quentin, CA).
Sustainability does not always need to involve a grandiose setting. It can also be on a smaller scale—one inmate at a time. The Insight Garden Program (IGP) at San Quentin “provides rehabilitation to self-selected prisoners through the process of organic gardening.” IGP teaches participants about landscaping and gardening, providing skills they can use on release from prison.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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The Green Mile: Can Turning Prisons into Hothouses of Sustainability Pay Off for Everyone?
By Schwartzapfel, Beth.
Wise To Social Issues (Farmington Hills, MI).
This is the article to read if you are interested in setting up a greening program that not only benefits society but also trains offenders for employment in the green fields on release. The Sustainability Prison Project, a partnership between the Washington State Department of Corrections and Evergreen State College, is highlighted. The success of the project’s reduction of moss poaching for florists by growing the moss in greenhouses has supported the expanse of the program as a scientific re... Read More
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5 p.
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2010
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Prison Gardens a Growing Trend, Feeding Inmates on the Inside and Food Banks on the Outside
By Cernansky, Rachel.
planetgreen.discovery.com (New York, NY).
“As inmates learn to care for a garden while in prison, they have more nutritious food to eat themselves, extra to share, and a valuable skill set for when they are released" (p.1). What is particulary nice about this article is its links to projects across the U.S. and the world.... Read More
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2 p.
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2010
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Expanding Opportunity: Employing the Formerly Incarcerated in the Green Economy
National Employment Law Project (NELP) (Oakland, CA); PolicyLink (Oakland, CA); Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (Oakland, CA).
This paper can help individuals “in their work to overcome systemic barriers and fundamentally transform the opportunities of people with criminal records in society and build healthy communities of opportunity for all” (p.1). Sections of this publication are the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)--building an inclusive Green economy; breaking down the barriers to employment of people with criminal records; the basic protections regulating criminal background checks for employment (i.e., fe... Read More
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8 p.
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2010
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Greening Corrections: People, Programs, and Practices [Satellite/Internet Broadcast held July 14, 2010]
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Aurora, CO).
This program seeks to increase environmental awareness among corrections professionals and focuses attention on the need to make correctional facilities more energy and resource efficient. This broadcast: - Explores the feasibility of introducing green collar job readiness training programs
- Assesses correctional industries capability to adopt “green” practices
- And identifies strategies to assess cost saving options for correctional agencies to operate “self sustaining” facilities and ... Read More
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1 DVD (231 min.)
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2010
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LEED
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) (Washington, DC).
Information about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) can be found at this website. Points of entry include: an introduction to LEED; LEED Version 3; LEED rating systems; project certification; professional accreditation; and LEED resources.... Read More
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1 p.
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2010
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Sustainable Prisons Project
Evergreen State College (Olympia, WA); Washington State Dept. of Corrections (Olympia, WA).
“We connect prisons with nature.” This website should be an essential resource when one is devising strategies for greening efforts in ones jurisdiction. Access is provided to: what the program does; about the program’s mission, vision, history, and staff; blog; stories and experiences; resources; press room; and contact information. Just an aside, it is interesting to note that this facility plays a critical part in the survival of the endangered Oregon Spotted Frog.... Read More
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8 p.
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2009
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Greening Corrections 101: ACA Panel Discusses Conservation Efficiency, and the Difficulties of Going Green
By O hEochaidh, Roibin.
Individuals wanting to get up to speed on the application of greening practices to corrections should look at this article. The panelists, Gene Atherton, Jerry Elmblad, Todd Gundlach, and John Armstrong, of the ACA Greening of Corrections panel discuss the challenges facing correctional facilities as they put sustainability measures into place. Topics covered include: the stimulation for sustainability; energy conservation; procurement; funding and budgeting; other factors influencing greening i... Read More
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5 p.
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2009
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Greening Federal Prisons: Meeting Future Demands
By Tercilla, Enriqueta; Procaccini, Charles.
This article is for those interested in how the Federal Bureau of prisons is trying to save energy. Some of their strategies can be applied to other correctional agencies. Some energy saving measures include: requirement of energy savings performance contracts; use of methane gas to provide electricity and hot water; wind power production; biodiesel operations; self-sustaining facilities; and utilization of emerging technologies.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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CDCR Going Green
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Sacramento, CA).
Energy conservation projects of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that will save $3.2 million and 25 million kilowatt hours per year are described. Entry points are: energy saving links -- solar power, water savings, energy savings, and Climate Registry, videos -- Ironwood press conference and CDCR Goes Green; and projects -- solar power, water savings, energy savings, and Climate Registry. The homepage also provides "Featured Energy Savings Highlights" and information... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Sustainable Prisons Project: Green, Inside and Out
Evergreen State College (Olympia, WA); Washington State Dept. of Corrections (Olympia, WA).
Information about the Sustainable Prisons Project whose aim is to help prisons "save money while rehabilitating" inmates is available at this website. Points of access are: about us; what we do -- pilot activities; media room -- scientific and popular press; and contact information.... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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The Greening of Probation
National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) (Rockville, MD).
The utilization of a web-based Reusable Case Management System (RCMS) by the New York City Department of Probation to send judges offender reports prior to sentencing hearings is described. Not only are considerable amounts of paper, ink, energy, etc. being saved, but the rate of on-time delivery of reports is at 100%.... Read More
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2 p.
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2009
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Merging Juvenile Justice and Sustainability in California
By Bloede, Carolyn.
Information is provided about the greening of the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in San Leandro, California. Sections of this article are: designing a green justice facility—renewable energy, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and green cleaning; and other notable features. JJC has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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Greening Juvenile Justice
By Kravitz, Robert.
corrections.com (Quincy, MA).
The strength of this article is in its discussion of an often forgotten part of greening a facility—the use of environmentally safe cleaning products and practices. The Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro, California is the green facility that has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.... Read More
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3 p.
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2009
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The Carbon Cost of Crime and Its Implications
By Pease, Ken.
Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) (London, England).
ACPO Secured by Design (SBD) (London, England).
While dealing specifically with the carbon cost of crime in England and Wales, this report is a valuable resource for those individuals involved in greening corrections. Its uniqueness lies in giving estimated carbon costs of particular crimes. Sections following a summary include an introduction, the crime-carbon blind spot, tentatively carbon costing crime, and taking the debate forward.... Read More
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25 pages
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