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2015
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Heat in US Prisons and Jails: Corrections and the Challenge of Climate Change
By Holt, Daniel W. E..
Columbia Law School. Sabin Center for Climate Change Law (New York, NY).
This is an excellent paper which "addresses two important but largely neglected questions: How will increased temperatures and heat waves caused by climate change affect prisons, jails, and their staff and inmate populations? And what can correctional departments do to prepare for greater heat and minimize the dangers it poses? … Until now, the implications of climate change for corrections have been largely disregarded by both correctional administrators and public officials working on climate ... Read More
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144 pages
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2014
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Green Corrections Symposium Notes
National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington, DC).
"On November 21, 2014, the Green Corrections Symposium convened professionals from the corrections community, as well as partners including reentry professionals, energy specialists, and education and workforce development experts. During the Symposium, winners of the Green Corrections Challenge, a video and presentation contest to demonstrate innovative green practices in the corrections community, were announced and viewed. Experts also spoke about best practices within the green corrections ... Read More
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6 pages
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2014
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Resilience in Corrections: A Proactive Approach to Changing Conditions
By Connelly, Michael; Feldman, David.
National Institute of Corrections (NIC) (Washington, DC).
“This white paper describes the issues facing corrections policy and leadership as the impacts of climate change and its related consequences confront departments, agencies, and facilities in coming years. Not only will corrections have to manage the effects of more extreme weather and temperatures than in the past. Corrections will also have to develop and improve its flexibility and resiliency in its operations to weather the multiple coming changes while maintaining its core functions of prot... Read More
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20 pages
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2014
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The Green Corrections Challenge-National Institute of Corrections
By Connelly, Mike; Davison, Stephanie; Sipes, Leonard.
DC Public Safety (Washington, DC).
This program "addressed Green Corrections and the Green Corrections Challenge; an effort to document what agencies are doing to support environmental improvements within correctional facilities". This endeavor is funded by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC).... Read More
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30 minutes
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2013
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Oregon Sustainability 2013
Oregon Dept. of Corrections (Salem, OR).
"The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is committed to sustainable operations to protect our natural environment and improve quality of life for healthier communities. Sustainable practices will protect our environment, save taxpayer money, and model positive practices to the adults in DOC" (p. 3). This publication illustrates how the Oregon DOC is working on increasing its sustainable operations. Topics covered include: the creation of a sustainable system; field mowing program; Sustainabi... Read More
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28 pages
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2013
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A New Life Behind Bars: A Prison Retrofit
By Machado, Micaela.
This innovatively designed report is an excellent examination of how a prison could become more sustainable and save costs. "Institutional establishments with long-term residents, such as prisons, which use a significant amount of resources can reduce their energy, food and water costs by using sustainable practices. These practices can help reduce the costs of prisoner housing and eventually lower costs to tax payers. This project focuses on a hypothetical retrofit of the Wilmot Department of C... Read More
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136 pages
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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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2013
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Stories of Change Among Justice-Involved American Indian Youth: From the Cross-Site Evaluation of OJJDP’s Tribal Green Reentry Program
By McKay, Tasseli; Lindquist, Christine; Melton, Ada Pecos; Martinez, Rita.
RTI International (Research Triangle Park, NC).
“Understanding what helps justice-involved American Indian (AI) youth to make positive changes in their lives and end or reduce their involvement in the tribal juvenile justice system is important for developing effective supports. This report presents perspectives on personal change among justice-involved AI youth who participated in the Tribal Juvenile Detention and Reentry Green Demonstration (“Green Reentry”) programs in three tribes.” Sections of this publication address: risk and protectiv... Read More
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14 pages
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2013
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Sustainability in Prisons
Washington State Dept. of Corrections. Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) (Olympia, WA).
“A look at the past, present, and future of the Sustainability in Prisons Project in Washington state commemorating the 5th anniversary of the project's inception. The project is a partnership between the Washington State Department of Corrections and the Evergreen State College.”... Read More
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12 minutes
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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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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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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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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 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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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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2008
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Ironwood State Prison Activates Zero-Emission Solar Power System: System Deployed Under Public-Private Partnership with SunEdison to Produce Over 2.4 Million Kilowatt Hours in First Year
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Office of Public and Employee Communications (Sacramento, CA).
The solar power services agreement (SPSA) between SunEdison (North America's biggest solar energy services provider) and Ironwood State Prison is explained. The result of this partnership is a 1.18 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted photovoltaic solar system which SunEdison financed, built, and operates. The SPSA guarantees stable energy prices and no greenhouse gases, no noise, and no water usage.... Read More
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3 p.
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2007
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Asking the Right Questions 2: Talking with Clients about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Mental Health, Counseling and Addiction Settings
By Barbara, Angela M.; Doctor, Farzana; Chaim, Gloria.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) (Toronto, Ontario).
“This manual will help therapists/counsellors create an environment where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, and queer (LGBTTTIQ) clients feel comfortable identifying themselves as such. This will allow therapists/counsellors to: best assess the specific needs of LGBTTTIQ clients; engage these clients in a positive treatment process; develop specifically tailored treatment plans; [and] make appropriate referrals” (p. 1). Sections comprising this guide inclu... Read More
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72 pages
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