CITY JAILS - A CALL TO ACTION

• NCJ Number: 8031
• Author(s): L DIXON; S DAVIS
• Date Published: 1972
• Length: 26 pages
• Grant Number(s): 71-12-10-01
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice
• Corporate Author: National League of Cities
• Publication Format: Document
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

REVIEW OF MAJOR COURT DECISIONS REGARDING JAIL PRACTICES AND CONDITIONS, DISCUSSION OF THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT.

Abstract

SUGGESTED REFORMS INCLUDE UPGRADING FACILITIES, ESTABLISHING SCREENING AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION, UTILIZING MORE FULLY PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL, AND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. BIBLIOGRAPHY.