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New generation of jails

New generation jails “ seek to manage human behavior positively, consistently and fairly.” (Sullivan, 2007, “ Major changes”)Goalsinclude maximizing the interaction between the staff and prisoners, subjecting the latter to more direct and continuous supervision, and enhancing safety for both parties, by making the jail more manageable and organized. The design is based on aphilosophythat accused or convicted offenders must be treated in a humane manner while being incarcerated. (Allen et. al, 2007, p. 101)

New generation jails are constructed using a podular design, where housing areas are divided into smaller and more manageable pods or units. A typical unit contains single occupancy cells to avoid triggering aggressiveness among inmates that may occur when they share a cell. Each unit has a secure control booth where the staff can directly and constantly observe and supervise inmate activity. (Nelson, 1998, “ New Generation Jails”) The houses are designed to imitate a “ normalizedenvironment,” where inmates can enjoy visiting, programming, recreation, and related activities.

Carpeting, wood, upholstered furnishings, paint color, and considerable natural light are incorporated into the housing unit to encourage better moods and interaction. Educational facilities, telephones, exercise machines and other recreational equipment are also available. Unlike the traditional prison cell which contained only a bunk, faucet and toilet, cells now have a desk and seat, running water, intercoms, and large windows. (Law Library, 2007, “ Jail structure and design characteristics”)

So far, assessment of new generation jails have shown that they help alleviate problems of tension andviolence, noise inside the prison, idleness, vandalism, discipline and jail costs. Staff morale, inmate control, andcommunication/relaying of information have also greatly improved. (Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, 2007, “ The New Generation Direct Supervision Jail.”) New generation jails have been successful in alleviating and minimizing future problems, thanks to the combination of a dedicated and satisfied supervision staff and new facility designs.

References

  • Allen, H. E., Latessa, E. J., Ponder, B. S., and Simonsen, C. E. (2007). Corrections in     America: An introduction, eleventh edition. New Jersey: PearsonEducation, Inc.
  • “ Jail structure and design characteristics.” (2007) Law Library – American Law and Legal          Information. Retrieved April 12, 2007
  • Nelson, W. R. (January 5 1998). “ New generation jails.” Prop1. org Web Domain. Retrieved      April 12, 2007, from http://www. prop1. org/legal/prisons/97jails. htm
  • Sullivan, P. M. (March 21, 2007). “ Influencing juvenile justice architecture.” The            Corrections Connections. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from           http://www. corrections. com/news/article. aspx? articleid= 15338
  • “ The new generation direct supervision jail.” (February 28 2007) Corrections Center of   Northwest Ohio Online. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from        http://www. ccnoregionaljail. org/newgenerationjail. htm
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