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WASHINGTON - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES REPORT ON ADULT CORRECTIONS PLANNING

NCJ Number
31703
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1976
Length
233 pages
Annotation
THIS REPORT OUTLINES COSTS AND PLANS FOR SUCH CORRECTIONS REFORMS AS MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES, NEW PROGRAM STRUCTURES, A SYSTEM FOR OFFENDER CLASSIFICATION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MODERATE AND SECURE FACILITIES.
Abstract
DATA ARE PROVIDED ON THE TOTAL CAPACITY OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM, CAPITAL OUTLAYS, PRESENT OPERATING COSTS, REQUIRED OPERATING INCREASES TO CONVERT TO THE PROPOSED SYSTEM, AND COSTS PER RESIDENT. A SYSTEM CONVERSION SCHEDULE AND SYSTEM CONTRUCTION SCHEDULE ARE ALSO PROVIDED. PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR SECURE AND MODERATE FACILITY PROGRAMS, CONVERSION OF THE STATE REFORMATORY AND STATE PENITENTIARY, AND A WORK PLAN FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY. PROTOTYPE PLANS FOR MODERATE AND SECURE FACILITIES ARE ALSO PRESENTED. THESE PLANS INCLUDE SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS, CAPITAL BUDGET DATA, OPERATING BUDGET DATA, STAFFING PROPOSALS, BUDGET DETAILS, AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS.