Core Jail Standards

Download or read book Core Jail Standards written by American Correctional Association and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.