NCJ Number
7963
Date Published
1972
Length
81 pages
Annotation
SURVEY OF JAIL CONDITIONS IN TWELVE ALASKAN VILLAGES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN IMPROVING FACILITIES.
Abstract
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS ARE BASED ON BOOKING RECORDS, CONDITION OF THE EXISTING FACILITY, AND A COMMUNITY STUDY TO DETERMINE FACTORS AFFECTING LOCAL CRIME AND DELINQUENCY. THE STUDY ALSO REVIEWS OPERATING EXPENSES, AND CURRENT PLANNING AND FUNDING SOURCES. PHOTOGRAPHS OF FACILITIES ARE INCLUDED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)