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Virginia Department of Corrections Prisoner Classification
and Bed Utilization (2004): CJI has just been awarded
a contract to assess the Department’s prisoner classification system
and its application to bed space and programs. [Patricia Hardyman,
Robert May, John Blackmore]
California Department of Corrections and California Youth
Authority Performance Review (2004): As
part of a four-person independent panel appointed by the Governor, CJI
conducted, with a support staff of 25 current and retired state employees,
a four-month performance review of California’s correctional system.
The resulting 240 recommendations and analysis were released on July
1, 2004 in a report entitled, Reforming Corrections. [George Camp]
Hawaii Department of Public Safety - Prisoner Classification
System (2004): Conducted a comprehensive assessment of
the classification systems of the Department of Public Safety for prisoners
in its jails and prisons to identify and clarify all classification-related
issues and problems. Developed recommendations for addressing classification-related
issues identified during the assessment. [Patricia
Hardyman]
New Jersey - Integrated Criminal Justice Information System (2004): CJI
analyzed
and assessed the state’s automated criminal justice information systems making
recommendations to improve integration and enhance interfaces. A series of focus
groups with users and policy makers from component agencies including corrections,
law enforcement, juvenile services, and courts were facilitated. A report containing
findings and recommendations was recently submitted. [Camille Camp, Da-gon Chen,
George Camp]
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Maximizing Prisoner
Re-Entry
and Classification (2003 - 2004): CJI is assisting the Department
in developing and evaluating sound re-entry programs based on prisoner needs,
security requirements, and program resources. [Patricia Hardyman, John Blackmore,
Robert May]
Wyoming Department of Corrections and Wyoming Division of Substance
Abuse Optimizing
Re-entry Programs and Services (2003 2004): CJI inventoried community-based
program resources, and categorized inmate needs and requirements to ensure the
best use of scarce resources. [Robert May, Patricia Hardyman, Judy Bisbee]
Massachusetts
Department of Correction Operational Review (2003 - 2004): Following
the murder of an inmate, and former priest, George Camp was appointed by the
Secretary of the Department of Public Safety to a three-person independent panel
to examine Department-wide polices, procedures, and practices that might have
played a role in the inmate’s death. A six-month comprehensive examination of
the facts via more than 100 interviews with corrections staff throughout the
agency, more than 50 prisoners in several prisons, and study of more than 300
documents resulted in a comprehensive report that was released in February 2004.
[George Camp]
New Mexico Corrections Department Independent Investigation (2001): Following
the murders of staff and inmates at several prisons, an Independent Review Panel
was created by the state to assess what led to the tragedies and make recommendations
for improvements. CJI conducted an extensive study of policies and procedures,
security operations, classification practices, staffing, and management in both
the private prisons contracted with by the state as well as state run prisons.
CJI also facilitated two strategic planning exercises with the Department’s management
team to assist with the development and implementation of recommended changes
in policy and procedure. [George Vose]
Wyoming Department of Corrections Reducing Correctional Staff Turnover
(2001): CJI analyzed historical and current data, interviewed
staff, identified best practices in other jurisdictions to assist the Department
implement strategies to reduce staff turnover. Findings and recommendations were
presented to the
State Legislature. [George Camp]
Alaska Department of Corrections Prisoner Healthcare (2000): CJI
assessed the relationship between prison healthcare staff and security staff
as it affected the delivery of services. Small group facilitation techniques
were used to understand the dynamics of the situation and to resolve issues.
[George Camp]
Oklahoma Department of Corrections (2000): Conducted
a system-wide assessment of how prisoners of different custody levels and races
are assigned to housing units with different security levels to ensure that Department
policies and procedures
were being properly practiced. [George Camp]
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction Management Strategies
(1999-2000): Assisted the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and
Correction in formulating and implementing a systematic approach to ensure that
Departmental policies and procedures were being practiced in the prescribed manner.
Assessed the organizational climate and facilitated a series of department-wide
and institution-specific
planning meetings that resulted in the creation of Ohio’s “Back to Basics” or “B2B” approach
to correctional management. As a result of implementing this system through out
all of its prisons, there has been a significant reduction in disruptive behavior
and major incidence, as well as an appreciable increase in job satisfaction,
and reduction in sick days taken.
Idaho Department of Corrections - Operational and Management Issues
(1997): Conducted operational and managerial assessments of five
Idaho Department of Corrections
facilities. [George M. Camp]
Minnesota Department of Corrections - Prison Industry Operations (1997): Developed
a five-year business plan to guide the Minnesota Department of Corrections' prison
industries (MINNCORR) to profitability under a private operator. In the development
of the plan, CJI utilized two simulation models to project costs and potential
profits. It conducted a thorough market assessment resulting in recommendations
for new product line development and expansion of markets. [George Camp, Camille
Camp]
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Operations, Programs, and
Services
(1996 - 1997): Assessed and evaluated prison operations and procedures
in all Department of Corrections prisons with particular focus on prisoner safety
and
access to programs and services. [George Camp]
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Management Information System
(1996): CJI conducted an assessment and developed functional requirements
for specific program elements of an integrated correctional management information
system.
[George Camp]
Virginia Department of Corrections Management Information System
(1995): CJI conducted an assessment and developed functional requirements
for specific program elements of an integrated correctional management information
system.
[George Camp]
New Jersey Department of Corrections Perimeter Security Systems
(1995): Provided an operational assessment of all the New Jersey
prisons' current perimeter security systems and operations, made recommendations
as to how best to upgrade and improve those systems in the most cost-effective
and efficient manner, and estimated the cost savings generated at each institution
based on decreasing the staffing of the institutions' perimeter towers. [George
Camp]
Georgia Department of Corrections - Organizational and Staffing Analysis (1995): Completed
a major analysis of the Central Office and regional offices. Assessed staffing
and organization and assessed the agency’s structure, workload, and central and
regional office staff assignment patterns and recommended options to improve
its effectiveness and efficiency. [George Camp and Camille Camp]
Georgia Department of Corrections Programs and Services (1994): Conducted
a comparative analysis of program opportunities and service availability in institutions
confining female as opposed to male prisoners. [George M. Camp]
Tennessee Department of Corrections (1994): Assessed
all aspects of prison operations, and the extent that crowded housing units impacted
the ability of staff to manage prisoners and deliver services and programs. [George
Camp]
Federal Bureau of Prisons - Independent Market Study of Federal Prison
Industries
(1991): Part of team that conducted a comprehensive, nationwide
marketing survey to assist the Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (FPI), a government
corporation and agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, to identify new opportunities
to meet its growth requirements, to assess its impact on private sector businesses
and labor; and to evaluate the need for changes to its laws and mandates. [George
M. Camp]
Connecticut Department of Correction Management & Cost Benefits
(1990): Connecticut's Thomas Commission (a Commission created to
study ways to improve the efficiency of state government operations) tapped CJI
to study the management of Connecticut's Department of Correction to produce
strategies to improve cost efficiency, enhance management efficiency, and increase
revenues with which to operate state government. As part of the study, organizational
arrangements were analyzed and modifications were proposed to increase managerial
and administrative efficiency. By developing new shift relief factors and uniform
guidelines, we were able to determine areas in which the Department could realize
savings while still staffing each facility without jeopardizing the safety of
staff and inmates. [Camille Camp and George
Camp]
Rhode Island Department of Corrections - Management and Operations (1989): Performed
a management study of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections that closely
examined the Department’s entire operation. A crucial element of the study, which
resulted in over two hundred recommendations for improvement and implementation
plans for each recommendation, was a staffing analysis of the entire Department.
The Department implemented the recommendations as part of its long-range goal
of operational improvement. [Camille Camp, George Camp]
Mentally Disordered Offenders (1988 and 1989): Provided consultation
and advice to the Governor's Special Advisory Panel on Forensic Mental Health,
appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts in an effort to assess programs and
policies for the care and treatment of mentally disordered offenders. The results
of the Panel's efforts were presented in a report to the Governor in 1989. [Camille
Camp]
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