NCJ Number
77470
Date Published
1978
Length
30 pages
Annotation
The activities of Pennsylvania's Board of Correction during 1977 are reported.
Abstract
Among the achievements highlighted are the reorganization of correctional industries to provide financial savings and improved production and quality control; the consolidation of the six diagnostic and classification centers into three for the more efficient use of staff and resources; and a 20 percent increase in educational and vocational training programs. In addition, complete and up-to-date law libraries were installed for inmates at each correctional institution; an inmate handbook describing rules, policies, and programs was distributed to all inmates; and a postrelease employment placement system was implemented. Report sections focus on the activities of individual divisions. Photographs and data tables are included.