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2013
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Nationwide PLN Survey Examines Prison Phone Contracts, Kickbacks
By Dannenberg, John E..
The exceeding high rates for phone calls charged to prisoners and their families are examined. Sections comprising this report are: how phone rates are regulated; the prison phone bidding process; the history behind kickback commissions; the arbitrary nature of prison phone rates; whether all prison phone companies are the same; whether all states are the same; the case of Florida, a state in flux; what happens without kickbacks; prison phone rates on the federal level; legal challenges mostly u... Read More
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17 pages
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2013
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The Shift Length Experiment: What We Know about 8-, 10-, and 12-hour Shifts in Policing
Police Foundation (Washington, DC).
While this research focused on policing, the results are applicable to correctional settings. “The Police Foundation experiment was designed to test the impacts of three shift lengths (8-, 10-, and 12-hour) on performance, health, safety, quality of life, sleep, fatigue, alertness, off-duty employment, and overtime among police … The study found some distinct advantages of 10-hour shifts and identified some disadvantages associated with 12-hour shifts that are concerning. It is important that ag... Read More
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2012
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Examining Growth in the Federal Prison Population, 1998 to 2010
By Mallik-Kane, Kamala; Parthasaranthy, Barbara; Adams, William.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This “analysis describes how the size and composition of the federal prison population have changed over time and apportions this population growth into shares associated with the different stages of the criminal justice process that determine who is sent to prison and the duration of their incarceration … The increase in expected time served by drug offenders was the single greatest contributor to growth in the federal prison population between 1998 and 2010” (p. 3). Sections of this report inc... Read More
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34 pages
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2012
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Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People with Stimulant Use Disorders Manuals|Series: Matrix Manuals
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Rockville, MD).
'The Matrix Intensive Outpatient Treatment for People With Stimulant Use Disorders (IOP) package provides a structured approach for treating adults who abuse or are dependent on stimulant drugs ' The Matrix IOP model and this treatment package based on that model grew from a need for structured, evidence-based treatment for clients who abuse or are dependent on stimulant drugs, particularly methamphetamine and cocaine. This comprehensive package provides substance abuse treatment professionals w... Read More
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2012
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Five Significant Changes in the Last 20 Years
By Bengis, Steven; Prescott, David S.; Tabachnick, Joan.
The “most dramatic” changes over 20 years in the understanding of youth who have sexually abused are described. What is so useful about this article is that the authors place related references within the sections they are related to. This makes it easier for the reader to look up the citations for additional information as they are reading. Changes discussed are: adolescents are not little adults; most adolescents do not re-offend sexually; assessment remains complicated—while current measures ... Read More
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4 pages
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2012
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The Growth & Increasing Cost of the Federal Prison System: Drivers and Potential Solutions
By La Vigne, Nancy; Samuels, Julie.
Public Welfare Foundation (Washington, DC).
Urban Institute. Justice Policy Center (Washington, DC).
This publication looks at the dramatic growth in the inmate population of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and provides “options for stemming future growth that are consistent with public safety goals: (p. 1). Topics discussed include: BOP projection of continued growth; incarceration in federal prisons is expensive—on average $26,000 per year per inmate compared to probation supervision at $3400 per offender in the community; BOP growth creating increased opportunity costs—an increase of 4.2% f... Read More
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8 pages
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2012
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Detention Equipment Contractors Report for 2012
Airteq Systems (Garner, NC).
Correctional News (San Rafael, CA).
This report contains tables regarding: contact list of detention equipment contractors (DECs) divided by revenues; top 10 values of largest contracts awarded during the past year; top 10 DEC current bonding capacities; top 10 DECs with the greatest number of employees; value of current jobs under contract (top 10 DECs); value of largest contract in the past year for all DECs; services provided by all DECs; largest annual revenue (top 10 DECs); top five states with highest project values; the six... Read More
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7 pages
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2011
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Request for Proposal (RFP): RFP# 11-87-008 for Prisoner Reentry Demonstration Project Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Cook County Government. Office of the Purchasing Agent (Chicago, IL).
The provision of case management services and the acquisition of the “appropriate reentry transitional and supportive services required to implement each participant’s individual reentry plan” are mandatory (p. 5). The use of cognitive-behavioral techniques is essential. All interventions must support critical thinking and effective decision-making. This RFP is divided into six parts: introduction; scope of services; instructions to proposers; evaluation and selection process; criteria; and subm... Read More
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80 pages
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2011
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Request for Proposals for Sumter County Misdemeanor Probation Services
Board of Sumter County Commissioners. Financial Services Department (Wildwood, FL).
"The goal of this RFP is to provide misdemeanor probation services to our customers, Monday-Friday and some Saturdays (as needed), while maintaining or improving current quantity and quality of customer services at no cost to Sumter County." This RFP is divided into five parts: intent and general information, evaluation and award, proposals submittal, proposals documents, and scope of services.... Read More
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35 pages
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2011
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Creating a Trauma-Informed Criminal Justice System for Women: Why and How|Draft
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Rockville, MD).
GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation (Rockville, MD).
“Why do far too many women keep cycling through the criminal justice system, wrestling with persistent mental health and substance abuse issues, unable to find a footing in the community and reclaim their lives?” This publication answers this question and offers a solution—the “Sequential Intercept Model.” This strategy concentrates on five “intercept” points that women could have with the criminal justice system. At each point assistance is offered to these women that enable them to begin their... Read More
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6 pages
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2011
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Sexual Offending
This publication provides a great introduction to issues surrounding juvenile sex offenders. Topics covered include: characteristics of male and female juvenile sexual offenders; comorbidity; assessment'clinical assessment and assessment of the juvenile's home or living arrangement; treatments'recommended components, promising treatment approaches, and other treatment related information; and controversial treatments.... Read More
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9 pages
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2008
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Large Jail Network Meeting, March 2-4, 2008, Aurora, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Washington, DC).
Contents of these proceedings are: introduction; key themes; session highlights; opening remarks; open forum; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) Program; contract services; media relations; workforce development; Legal Issues in Jails--2008; LJN business; final meeting agenda; participant list; and index of past LJN meeting topics.... Read More
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84 p.
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2008
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Technical Resource Provider Handbook
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
A guide for correctional service providers who deliver technical assistance or training for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is provided. Sections of this handbook include: purpose; background; scope of direct technical assistance; standards of professional conduct; eligibility to serve as a technical assistance provider (TRP); TRP selection; negotiation and authorization; travel arrangements; TRP reimbursement procedures; technical assistance report; agency evaluation of technical a... Read More
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23 p.
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2003
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TRP Handbook
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
A guide for correctional service providers who deliver technical assistance or training for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is provided. Sections of this handbook include: purpose; background; scope of direct technical assistance; standards of professional conduct; eligibility to serve as a technical assistance provider (TRP); TRP selection; negotiation and authorization; travel arrangements; TRP reimbursement procedures; technical assistance report; agency evaluation of technical as... Read More
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25 p.
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1997
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, January 1997
National Institute of Corrections. Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
This meeting focused on two issues: privatization of correctional facilities and the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1996. Ten presenters provide arguments for and against privatization. Political environment, contract terms, personnel, cost of operation, monitoring, and accountability are highlighted. The Prison Litigation Reform Act is explained and commented upon by two attorneys, Lynn Lund and William Collins. Appendices include the meeting agenda and list of participants.... Read More
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52 p.
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1996
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Privatization and Contracting in Corrections: Results of an NIC Survey
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
This fifty state survey explores the issues of contracting from the perspective of the department of corrections themselves. It summarizes current activity in contracting for facilities and services, both in terms of scope and related costs, and examines issues in contract management. Part 1 addresses facility privatization, and Part 2 covers contracting for correctional services. A listing of DOC contracting contacts is included as Appendix A. ... Read More
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24 p.
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1996
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Resources on Privatization in Corrections: Annotated Bibliography
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections Information Center (Longmont, CO); LIS, Inc. (Longmont, CO).
Prepared by NIC Information Center as a resource for further exploration of options and issues in correctional privatization, this bibliography lists more than 100 documents from the NIC's Robert J. Kutak Library. It was developed for participants in a three-hour videoconference designed to address issues in the privatization of both correctional facilities and related services. ... Read More
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35 p.
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1993
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Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, July 11-13, 1993, Denver, Colorado
National Institute of Corrections Jails Division (Longmont, CO).
Two main topics were the focus of this meeting: the privatization of corrections and the special needs of women offenders in jails. Presentations on privatization addressed contracting out specific services as well as the issue of full-scale management of correctional facilities. The health care needs of women in jail were addressed by two physicians who direct jail health services. Another major session was devoted to the need for special programming for women in jail.... Read More
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63 p.
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1987
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Contracting for Community Corrections Services
By Jensen, Cristy; Lieber, Harley; Scherman, Richard; Thiel, Karen Smith.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Topics discussed include: needs assessment, make or buy decision process, request for proposals, contract development, and contract management and evaluation.... Read More
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47 p.
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1987
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Correctional Contracting: A Guide to Successful Experiences
By Camp, Camille Graham; Camp, George M.; Osmond, Gordon.
National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Criminal Justice Institute (South Salem, NY).
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138 p.
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1987
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How to Develop an RFP/BID Document for the Procurement of an Automated Jail Management System
By Donham, Wayne.
National Institute of Corrections Jail Center (Boulder, CO).
Hancock County Sheriff's Dept. (Ellsworth, ME); Maine Sheriffs' Association (Augusta, ME).
Generic specifications, to be adapted in formulating an RFP for a jail management information system, are presented in this RFP outline. Areas to consider in evaluating proposals are also discussed. Supplied title.... Read More
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