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| american correctional association history: Measuring Excellence Paul W. Keve, 1996 Tracing the historical progression of standards and accreditation in corrections, Keve examines the origins of standards in prisons, the 37 principles ratified at the 1870 Congress of Correction, the evolution of accreditation in the fields of academia and health care, the American Bar Association's Project on Standards for Criminal Justice, Supreme Court rulings, and the creation of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections (CAC). Chapters address defining organizational identity, adapting to diverse demands, the AMA and jail standards, the formation of the Correctional Accreditation Managers Association (CAMA), and the future of standards and accreditation. |
| american correctional association history: Crime Control As Industry Nils Christie, 2016-10-04 Crime Control As Industry, translated into many languages, is a modern classic of criminology and sociology. Nils Christie, one of the leading criminologists of his era, argues that crime control, rather than crime itself is the real danger for our future. Prison populations, especially in Russia and America, have grown at an increasingly rapid rate and show no signs of slowing. Christie argues that this vast and growing population is the equivalent of a modern gulag, run by a rapacious industry, both public and private, with vested interests in incarceration. Pain and confinement are products, like any other, with a potentially limitless supply of resources. Widely hailed as a classic account of crime and restorative justice Crime Control As Industry's prophetic insights and proposed solutions are essential reading for anyone interested in crime and the global penal system. This Routledge Classics edition includes a new foreword by David Garland. |
| american correctional association history: Exploring Corrections in America John T. Whitehead, Mark Jones, Michael C. Braswell, 2010-04-07 Exploring Corrections in America provides a thorough introduction to the topic of corrections in America. In addition to providing complete coverage of the history and structure of corrections, it offers a balanced account of the issues facing the field so that readers can arrive at informed opinions regarding the process of corrections in America. Each chapter is enhanced by an outline, what you need to know, internet links, photos, boxes, ethics focus, discussion questions, and further readings. |
| american correctional association history: Transactions of the National Prison Congress American Correctional Association, 1874 Proceedings for 1884 and 1885 include report of conference of prison officials, Chicago, 1884, separately paged. |
| american correctional association history: Prisons, Race, and Masculinity in Twentieth-Century U.S. Literature and Film Peter Caster, 2008 In Prisons, Race, and Masculinity, Peter Caster demonstrates the centrality of imprisonment in American culture, illustrating how incarceration, an institution inseparable from race, has shaped and continues to shape U.S. history and literature in the starkest expression of what W.E.B. DuBois famously termed the problem of the color line. A prison official in 1888 declared that it was the freeing of slaves that actually created prisons: we had to establish means for their control. Hence came the penitentiary. Such rampant racism contributed to the criminalization of black masculinity in the cultural imagination, shaping not only the identity of prisoners (collectively and individually) but also America's national character. Caster analyzes the representations of imprisonment in books, films, and performances, alternating between history and fiction to describe how racism influenced imprisonment during the decline of lynching in the 1930s, the political radicalism in the late 1960s, and the unprecedented prison expansion through the 1980s and 1990s. Offering new interpretations of familiar works by William Faulkner, Eldridge Cleaver, and Norman Mailer, Caster also engages recent films such as American History X, The Hurricane, and The Farm: Life Inside Angola Prison alongside prison history chronicled in the transcripts of the American Correctional Association. This book offers a compelling account of how imprisonment has functioned as racial containment, a matter critical to U.S. history and literary study. |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the ... Annual Congress of Correction of the American Correctional Association American Correctional Association, American Correctional Association. Congress of Correction, 1982 Proceedings for 1884 and 1885 include report of conference of prison officials, Chicago, 1884, separately paged. |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the ... Annual Congress of Correction of the American Correctional Association; Anonymous, 2017-08-21 |
| american correctional association history: Report of Proceedings American Correctional Association, 1889 Proceedings for 1884 and 1885 include report of conference of prison officials, Chicago, 1884, separately paged. |
| american correctional association history: Transactions of the National Prison Congress (varies Slightly) American Correctional Association, 1950 |
| american correctional association history: A Manual of Correctional Standards American Correctional Association, 1954 |
| american correctional association history: Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities American Correctional Association, Commission on Accreditation for Corrections, 1991-01-01 Contains 421 standards covering 32 program areas including personnel, training, safety, sanitation, security, health care, and supervision. |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the Annual Congress of Correction American Correctional Association, 1900 |
| american correctional association history: City of Inmates Kelly Lytle Hernández, 2017-02-15 Los Angeles incarcerates more people than any other city in the United States, which imprisons more people than any other nation on Earth. This book explains how the City of Angels became the capital city of the world's leading incarcerator. Marshaling more than two centuries of evidence, historian Kelly Lytle Hernandez unmasks how histories of native elimination, immigrant exclusion, and black disappearance drove the rise of incarceration in Los Angeles. In this telling, which spans from the Spanish colonial era to the outbreak of the 1965 Watts Rebellion, Hernandez documents the persistent historical bond between the racial fantasies of conquest, namely its settler colonial form, and the eliminatory capacities of incarceration. But City of Inmates is also a chronicle of resilience and rebellion, documenting how targeted peoples and communities have always fought back. They busted out of jail, forced Supreme Court rulings, advanced revolution across bars and borders, and, as in the summer of 1965, set fire to the belly of the city. With these acts those who fought the rise of incarceration in Los Angeles altered the course of history in the city, the borderlands, and beyond. This book recounts how the dynamics of conquest met deep reservoirs of rebellion as Los Angeles became the City of Inmates, the nation's carceral core. It is a story that is far from over. |
| american correctional association history: Index, Proceedings of the American Prison Association, 1905-1934 , 1936 |
| american correctional association history: Classification American Correctional Association, 1981 |
| american correctional association history: Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities Mary Bosworth, 2004-12-15 The two-volume Encyclopedia of Prisons and Correctional Facilities aims to provide a critical overview of penal institutions within a historical and contemporary framework. Issues of race, gender, and class are fully integrated throughout in order to demonstrate the complexity of the implementation and intended results of incarceration. The Encyclopedia contains biographies, articles describing important legal statutes, and detailed and authoritative descriptions of the major prisons in the United States. Comparative data and examples are employed to analyze the American system within an international context. The Encyclopedia's 400 entries are written by recognized authorities. The appendix contains a comprehensive listing of every federal prison in the U.S., complete with facility details and service information. |
| american correctional association history: The Prison Reform Movement Larry E. Sullivan, 1990 Traces the history of prison reform in the United States, as the reformers attempt to set up a system that would deter further crime and rehabilitate convicts come into conflict with the need to punish and the inherent character of imprisonment. |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the ... Annual Congress of Correction of the American Correctional Association American Correctional Association, 1889 |
| american correctional association history: The Environmental Psychology of Prisons and Jails Richard E. Wener, 2012-06-18 This book distils thirty years of research on the impacts of jail and prison environments. The research program began with evaluations of new jails that were created by the US Bureau of Prisons, which had a novel design intended to provide a non-traditional and safe environment for pre-trial inmates and documented the stunning success of these jails in reducing tension and violence. This book uses assessments of this new model as a basis for considering the nature of environment and behavior in correctional settings and more broadly in all human settings. It provides a critical review of research on jail environments and of specific issues critical to the way they are experienced and places them in historical and theoretical context. It presents a contextual model for the way environment influences the chance of violence. |
| american correctional association history: Reform and Retribution John Walter Roberts, 1997 This bestseller is a graphic portrayal of the many methods, philosophies, designs, and tools that have been used in the United States to punish law breakers, and to attempt to rehabilitate them. From its roots in Europe centuries ago to the latest technological advances, the ever-changing American correctional system is captured in these stark and poignant images. The author paints a dramatic portrait of the American prison while discussing the introduction of prisons as a humane alternative to capital and corporal punishment, the development of competing theories of penitentiary design and operation, the appearance of labor and education programs for inmates, the role of women as prison reformers, the rise of scientific penology and efforts to rehabilitate offenders, the expansion of inmate rights, and the use of super-maximum custody prisons. |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the ... Annual Congress of Correction of the American Correctional Association American Correctional Association. Congress of Correction, 1888 |
| american correctional association history: The Growth of Incarceration in the United States Committee on Causes and Consequences of High Rates of Incarceration, Committee on Law and Justice, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, National Research Council, 2014-12-31 After decades of stability from the 1920s to the early 1970s, the rate of imprisonment in the United States has increased fivefold during the last four decades. The U.S. penal population of 2.2 million adults is by far the largest in the world. Just under one-quarter of the world's prisoners are held in American prisons. The U.S. rate of incarceration, with nearly 1 out of every 100 adults in prison or jail, is 5 to 10 times higher than the rates in Western Europe and other democracies. The U.S. prison population is largely drawn from the most disadvantaged part of the nation's population: mostly men under age 40, disproportionately minority, and poorly educated. Prisoners often carry additional deficits of drug and alcohol addictions, mental and physical illnesses, and lack of work preparation or experience. The growth of incarceration in the United States during four decades has prompted numerous critiques and a growing body of scientific knowledge about what prompted the rise and what its consequences have been for the people imprisoned, their families and communities, and for U.S. society. The Growth of Incarceration in the United States examines research and analysis of the dramatic rise of incarceration rates and its affects. This study makes the case that the United States has gone far past the point where the numbers of people in prison can be justified by social benefits and has reached a level where these high rates of incarceration themselves constitute a source of injustice and social harm. The Growth of Incarceration in the United States examines policy changes that created an increasingly punitive political climate and offers specific policy advice in sentencing policy, prison policy, and social policy. The report also identifies important research questions that must be answered to provide a firmer basis for policy. This report is a call for change in the way society views criminals, punishment, and prison. This landmark study assesses the evidence and its implications for public policy to inform an extensive and thoughtful public debate about and reconsideration of policies. |
| american correctional association history: American Prison Association Semi-centennial, 1870-1920 American Correctional Association, 1920 |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the Annual Congress of Correction of the American Correctional Association American Correctional Association, 1957 |
| american correctional association history: Core Jail Standards American Correctional Association, 2010 This set of standards, especially applicable to small jails, was developed after rigorous field tests by the American Correctional Association in conjunction with the National Institute of Corrections, American Jail Association, National Sheriffs¿ Association, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Standards cover areas of safety, security, administration, and care including health care, programs and activities. Complying with this set of standards offers a method to achieve certification from the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. |
| american correctional association history: Waiting for an Echo Christine Montross, 2021-07-20 “A haunting and harrowing indictment . . . [a] significant achievement.” —The New York Times Book Review L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist * New York Times Book Review Paperback Row * Time Best New Books July 2020 Waiting for an Echo is a riveting, rarely seen glimpse into American jails and prisons. It is also a damning account of policies that have criminalized mental illness, shifting large numbers of people who belong in therapeutic settings into punitive ones. Dr. Christine Montross has spent her career treating the most severely ill psychiatric patients. This expertise—the mind in crisis—has enabled her to reckon with the human stories behind mass incarceration. A father attempting to weigh the impossible calculus of a plea bargain. A bright young woman whose life is derailed by addiction. Boys in a juvenile detention facility who, desperate for human connection, invent a way to communicate with one another from cell to cell. Overextended doctors and correctional officers who strive to provide care and security in environments riddled with danger. Our methods of incarceration take away not only freedom but also selfhood and soundness of mind. In a nation where 95 percent of all inmates are released from prison and return to our communities, this is a practice that punishes us all. |
| american correctional association history: American Correctional Association Directory: Adult and Juvenile Correctional Departments, Institutions, Agencies, and Probation and Parole Authorities American Correctional Association, 2009-01-01 |
| american correctional association history: Controlling the Dangerous Classes Randall G. Shelden, 2008 This text covers the history of criminal justice from a critical perspective and explores the historical biases of the criminal justice system. The overall theme of this book is that both the making of laws and the interpretation and application of these laws throughout the history of the criminal justice system has, historically, been class, gender, and racially biased. Moreover, one of the major functions of the criminal justice system has been to control those from the most disadvantaged sectors of the population, that is, the dangerous classes. This theme is explored using a historical model, tracing the development of criminal law through the development of the police institution, the juvenile justice system, and the prison system. |
| american correctional association history: Beyond His Time Sharon Johnson Rion, 2001 Beyond His Time Provides a look at Sigler's career in prisoner management and correctional leadership that spanned nearly 50 years. This book provides insights and answers to questions that continue to surface decades after his retirement. It looks at what works, what doesn't, and where to draw the line. This book is written for both those who know of the man by virtue of their own correctional careers of those who came into corrections after he retired. Rion provides an interesting look at one of the major players in the history of criminal justice. |
| american correctional association history: American Prisons Blake McKelvey, 1936 |
| american correctional association history: Proceedings of the Annual Congress of the American Prison Association American Prison Association. Congress, 1912 |
| american correctional association history: United States Disciplinary Barracks Peter J. Grande, 2009 On May 21, 1874, Congress approved the establishment of the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB), formerly the United States Military Prison at Fort Leavenworth. The original prison was once a quartermaster depot, supplying all military posts, camps, and stations in the Indian Territory to the West. It has been the center of correctional excellence in the military for over 130 years, housing the most notorious service members in the armed forces, including maximum-custody inmates and those with death sentences. On October 5, 2002, retreat was played for the last time in front of the eight-story castle inside the old USDB, and another era started with the occupation of a new modern correctional facility. |
| american correctional association history: Prison Profiteers Tara Herivel, Paul Wright, 2011-05-10 “No country in history has ever handed over so many inmates to private corporations. This book looks at the consequences” (Eric Schlosser, bestselling author of Fast Food Nation). In Prison Profiteers, coeditors Tara Herivel and Paul Wright “follow the money to an astonishing constellation of prison administrators and politicians working in collusion with private parties to maximize profits” (Publishers Weekly). From investment banks, guard unions, and the makers of Taser stun guns to health care providers, telephone companies, and the US military (which relies heavily on prison labor), this network of perversely motivated interests has turned the imprisonment of 1 out of every 135 Americans into a lucrative business. Called “an essential read for anyone who wants to understand what’s gone wrong with criminal justice in the United States” by ACLU National Prison Project director Elizabeth Alexander, this incisive and deftly researched volume shows how billions of tax dollars designated for the public good end up lining the pockets of those private enterprises dedicated to keeping prisons packed. “An important analysis of a troubling social trend” that is sure to inform and outrage any concerned citizen, Prison Profiteers reframes the conversation by exposing those who stand to profit from the imprisonment of millions of Americans (Booklist). “Indispensable . . . An easy and accessible read—and a necessary one.” —The San Diego Union-Tribune “This is lucid, eye-opening reading for anyone interested in American justice.” —Publishers Weekly “Impressive . . . A thoughtful, comprehensive and accessible analysis of the money trail behind the prison-industrial-complex.” —The Black Commentator |
| american correctional association history: Paroling Authorities Edward E. Rhine, 1991-01-01 Addresses the complete spectrum of issues facing paroling authorities, including jurisdiction, current political environment, discretionary parole release, post-release supervision, parole revocation, prison crowding, and the future of parole. Also explores the Canadian system of parole. |
| american correctional association history: Corrections Mary K. Stohr, Anthony Walsh, 2020-10-15 Written by former practitioners who are experts in the field, Corrections: The Essentials, Fourth Edition, addresses the most important topics in corrections in a brief, yet comprehensive format. Authors Mary K. Stohr and Anthony Walsh introduce students to the history and development of correctional institutions, while offering a unique perspective on ethics and special populations. The Fourth Edition provides insights into the future of corrections as well as updated coverage of the most important issues impacting the field today. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. |
| american correctional association history: Prisons and Prison Systems Mitchel P. Roth, 2005-11-30 Prisons have undoubtedly changed over the years, as have penal practices in general, though more so in some countries than others. Prisons and prison systems have long been an overlooked part of criminal justice research, and as a result, limited material is available on many institutions. This comprehensive encyclopedia provides a historical overview of institutions and systems around the world, as well as penal theories, prisoner culture and life, and notable prisoners and personnel. Readers will find a plethora of information including material on such famous prisons as the Tower of London and Alcatraz, as well as on such topics as boot camps and parole. Other entries include Devil's Island, supermaximum prisons, Nelson Mandela, Pennsylvania system, and Amnesty International. Numerous appendixes list famous prisoners, prison museums, prison slang, and more. |
| american correctional association history: Manual of Correctional Standards American Correctional Association, 1966 |
| american correctional association history: American Prisons and Jails Joan Mullen, 1980 |
| american correctional association history: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Correctional Education Lois M. Davis, 2013-08-21 After conducting a comprehensive literature search, the authors undertook a meta-analysis to examine the association between correctional education and reductions in recidivism, improvements in employment after release from prison, and other outcomes. The study finds that receiving correctional education while incarcerated reduces inmates' risk of recidivating and may improve their odds of obtaining employment after release from prison. |
| american correctional association history: Options to Improve and Expand Federal Prison Industries , 2001-02 Witnesses: V. James Adduci, II, American Apparel Manufacturing Assoc.; Michael N. Harrell, General Manager of New Business Development, Pride Enterprises; Donald G. Heeringa, Pres., BIFMA International; Ann F. Hoffman, Legislative Director, Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textiles Employees; Kenneth L. Mellem, Pres. and CEO, Geonex Corp.; Morgan O. Reynolds, Dir., Criminal Justice Center, National Center for Policy Analysis; Stephen M. Ryan, Quarters Furniture Manufacturing Assoc.; Robert Sanders, Div. of Prison Industries, South Carolina Dept. of Corrections; and Steve Schwalb, Chief Operating Officer, Federal Prison Industries. |
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