Chapter 10: The Management of Prisons Flashcards
Director
chief executive officer of a state or federal department of corrections
Inspector
person in a department of corrections who investigates allegations by inmates against staff
Custody
persons who perform security functions; includes all uniformed employees such as correctional officers and supervisiors
Treatment
creation of environment and provision of programs that encourage inmates to accept responsibility and address personal disorders
Services
functions required to operate prisons such as budget, finances, maintenance, food and health services
Employee reward programs
program to recognize/reward staff members who perform beyond their expected level
American Correctional Association
largest professional organization for corrections in the US
Internal classification system
instruments used to assign inmates to housing or programs after they are placed in a prison