NCJ Number
85238
Date Published
1982
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This summary report of the Youth Reception and Correction Center at Yardville, N.J., offers statistics on its population for the year and discusses major operational problems such as overcrowding at the residential facility as well as at the reception units.
Abstract
The total population count for the year is cited as 1,028. The report describes inmate movements and characteristics and the generally low status of inmate morale, and comments on visitors and special events and activities at the facility. Business management activities are reported in terms of personnel, maintenance of the physical plant, stores and canteen operations, and food service functions. Professional services include classification/case conference committee activities, educational programming, social services, psychological and psychiatric services, medical and dental services, and religious guidance. Custodial operations are reported for the various components of the facility such as the trailer camp program, a medium security unit, and community release programs (work release, residential community release, and a furlough program). Inmate work opportunities, public relations and volunteer services, staff training, and future plans are also mentioned. Tabular data are provided.