New Generation of Jails

in the altogether extension jails seek to manage human bearing positively, consistently and fairly. (Sullivan, 2007, Major changes) Goals include maximizing the interaction between the rung and prison houseers, subjecting the latter to more direct and continuous lapse, and enhancing safety for both parties, by making the jail more manageable and organized. The design is based on a philosophy that accused or convicted offenders must be treated in a humane manner while being incarcerated. (Allen et. al, 2007, p. 101)New generation jails argon constructed using a podular design, where housing areas are divide into smaller and more manageable pods or social units. A typical unit contains single occupancy cells to avoid triggering aggressiveness among yardbirds that may occur when they packet a cell. Each unit has a secure control cubicle where the staff basis directly and constantly observe and supervise inmate activity. (Nelson, 1998, New coevals Jails) The houses are desig ned to imitate a normalized environment, 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, good example 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 subroutine library, 2007, Jail structure and design characteristics)So far, assessment of new generation jails have shown that they help alleviate problems of tension and violence, go inside the prison, idleness, vandalism, discipline and jail costs. Staff morale, inmate control, and communication/relaying of entropy have also greatly improved. (Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio, 2007, The New Generation Direct Supervi sion 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.ReferencesAllen, H. E., Latessa, E. J., Ponder, B. S., and Simonsen, C. E. (2007). Corrections in America An introduction, ordinal edition. New Jersey Pearson Education, Inc.Jail structure and design characteristics. (2007) Law Library American Law and Legal Information. Retrieved April 12, 2007Nelson, W. R. (January 5 1998). New generation jails. Prop1.org entanglement Domain. Retrieved April 12, 2007, from http//www.prop1.org/legal/prisons/97jails.htmSullivan, 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=15338The new generation direct supervision jail. (February 28 2007) Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio Online. Retrieved April 12, 2007, fr om http//www.ccnoregionaljail.org/newgenerationjail.htm