NCJ Number
176146
Date Published
Unknown
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This paper reports the findings of a survey that compared State adult and juvenile correctional systems in 1994.
Abstract
Thirty-five States and the District of Columbia responded regarding juvenile corrections, and all 50 States and the District of Columbia responded to the adult corrections survey. Correctional officers working in adult facilities received 224 hours of entrance/pre-service training, while juvenile caseworkers performing the same duties received only 102 hours. Juvenile caseworkers had a 77-percent greater staff turnover per year. Juvenile caseworkers were assaulted 71 percent more often and had 290 percent more assaults which required medical attention. The paper also presents comparative data on level of education required for hiring, staffing, per-capita costs, salaries and ethnicity of line staff. Several of the categories include recommendations for corrective actions. The article is accompanied by a news release regarding the study results, a 1992 article on injustices in the juvenile justice system, and suggestions on how Criminal and Juvenile Justice International, Inc., can help. References, notes