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Conditions of Confinement
Correctional systems must provide services and programs and
administer the detention, sanctions, and punishments ordered by
the courts in an environment that protects public safety and
provides for the safety, rights and dignity of staff, accused or
adjudicated offenders and citizens involved in programs.
Policy Statement:
Maintaining acceptable conditions of confinement requires
adequate resources and effective management of the physical
plant, operational procedures, programs and staff. To provide
acceptable conditions agencies should;
A. Establish and maintain a safe and humane population limit
for each institution based upon recognized professional
standards;
B. Provide an environment that will support the health and
safety of staff, confined persons and citizens participating
in programs. Such an environment results from appropriate
design, construction and maintenance of the physical plant
as well as the effective operation of the facility and
programming of offenders;
C. Maintain a professional and accountable work environment
for staff that includes necessary training and supervision
as well as sufficient staffing to carry out the mission of
the facility;
D). Maintain a fair and disciplined environment that
provides a range of programs and services appropriate to the
needs and requirements of offenders, in a climate tat
encourages responsible behavior.
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