NCJ Number
8031
Date Published
1972
Length
26 pages
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.