Third Generation Jails

[摘要] As society experiences an increased incidence in reported crime, a demand for incarcerating the perpetrator has increased dramatically. This public outcry for detention has resulted in ballooning jail expenditures, overcrowding, and lawsuits limiting jail capacities. Third generation jails, i.e. direct supervision facilities of new generation jails, are being touted as a partial answer to the aforenoted concerns. This latest design alternative, although quite new and innovative, appears to show some promise regarding decreased expenditures, plus making the detention time more humane. It will be the intent of this paper to examine whether these new design facilities have lived up to their expectations. Discussions with jail administrators and questionnaires will be utilized in the research to determine the results.

[发布机构] University of Michigan

[效力级别] direct supervision jail

[关键词] third generation jail;direct supervision jail;expenditure;jail administration;Genesee County;Michigan;Public Administration