Criminal Justice

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Control in Corrections |

CJ 130 |

Prof:  Michael Sorich |

Jill Benoit |

6/23/2015 |

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Inmate and staff safety is a top priority. Inmate violence can get out of control so quickly, that currently the Department of Corrections (DOC) tries to provide more humane conditions, more efficient administrations, better screening and classifications of inmates, and securer institutions like super max facilities for the problematic offenders to keep order and control. The use of these means is a start to solving these correctional problems, but if we are going to fix these problems permanently, there is still a lot of work left to do on policies, punishments, and inmate programs. (Bartollas, 2013)

The warden or superintendent is ultimately responsible for everything that takes place within the prison. Having good leadership is essential of the prison running smoothly and the importance of direct communication and understanding between himself and staff. Wardens determine what policies for the facility develop goals and methods and place focus on programs for inmates’ and staff development. An increasing number of wardens across the nation have become committed to a proactive approach. The proactive warden is committed to anticipating and preventing problems before they take place. Staff and job involvement improve when all levels of personnel contribute in decision-making, but the degree of personnel involvement is a decision that the top manager must make.

Maintaining control in a prison is to build uniformity and stability. Disciplinary procedures are necessary for the orderly, safety, and secure provide aid of inmates needing protective custody. The second category is disciplinary segregation (DS), which is reserved for those inmates guilty of a serious prison rule violation (Siegel, 01/2013, p. 147) the discipline administered to the inmates should be reasonable and relative to the crimes, they committed. Punishments given to inmates should...