FROM THE DUNGEON TO THE LIGHT - COMANCHE COUNTY (OK) JAIL PROGRAM FOR LOCAL CORRECTIONS

• NCJ Number: 30652
• Author(s): P J ORMSON
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 57 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice; Oklahoma Crime Cmssn
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THE COMANCHE COUNTY MISDEMEANANT JAIL TREATMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL JAIL CONDITIONS FOR THE INCARCERATED AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO INMATES, PRE-TRIAL DETAINEES, AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Abstract

THIS REPORT DISCUSSES THE HISTORY, OBJECTIVES, ADMINISTRATION, AND SERVICES ADDED AFTER PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. AN EVALUATION OF PROGRAM IMPACT IN A NUMBER OF AREAS IS ALSO INCLUDED. THE TRANSCRIBED OPINIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND PROGRAM PROJECTIONS OF FOUR OF THE PROGRAM'S SUPPORTERS - A FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGE, THE FORMER TECHNICAL PROJECT DIRECTOR, THE PRESENT TECHNICAL PROJECT DIRECTOR, AND CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE FIFTH COURT - COMPRISE THE SECOND HALF OF THIS REPORT. THE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES (JAIL RULES) FOR THE COMANCHE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY ARE REPRODUCED IN THE APPENDIX.