implementation

Final Project: Best Practice   Implementation Plan (30 Points)

No directly quoted material may be   used in this project paper.

Resources should be summarized or   paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations.  

Objectives:

Identify   the stakeholders with whom correctional administrators interact

Identify   the strengths and weaknesses of the correctional system

Describe   the process of developing an implementation plan

To   synthesize program elements and structures to provide the basis for a program   considered to be using best practices

You are employed by the State   Department of Correction.  The system consists of nine correctional   facilities; 1 Maximum security; 3 Medium security, 3 Minimum security, and 2   Community Based Work Release facilities.  You are employed at one of the   Medium Security facilities. 

Facility Description

State Correctional Institution

Medium Security

Population 1600 convicted felons

12 general population housing   units, 60 double bunked cells in each. 

200 additional beds located in a   dorm that was previously used as a gymnasium

30 bed Special Management Unit

30 bed Health Services Unit

350 correctional security staff

150 non-security program staff

Maintenance, Food Services, and   Medical Services are provided by contract employees.

Agency Mission:

The State Department of Correction   protects the public, its employees, and inmates under its supervision.    This is accomplished by operating safe and secure correctional facilities;   and by providing inmates with opportunities to change their behavior and   learn skills that will assist them to be productive, law abiding citizens   upon their release from custody.

Vision Statement:

As an integral part of the   criminal justice system we will strengthen public safety by achieving   excellence in correctional practices.

Assignment

You have previously provided the   Warden with a report on a Correctional "Best Practice"   program.  The Warden has now instructed you to prepare a PowerPoint   presentation detailing the implementation of the "Best Practice."   The presentation will be given to the Commissioner, and at the minimum will   include:

1. A description of the program.
2. An explanation why the program is needed in the        Department of Correction.
3. Explain how this initiative contributes to the agency        fulfilling its mission and vision.
4. Identify the fixed cost items which will be necessary        to get the program established.  (You do not have to provide the        actual budget.  Provide the information necessary for the fiscal        department to prepare a budget e.g. personnel, supplies, equipment,        etc.)
5. Explain if the implementation plan will require        negotiations with the Union?  If so, why?
6. Identify the stakeholders.  Wat involvement, if        any, should they have in the implementation of the project?

Format Requirements-

PowerPoint presentation:

The presentation will include a   title page (not included in slide count)

Include your name

Course Title and Number

Project Title

Date of Submission

The final work may include   photographs, charts, graphics, or any other appropriate elements to enhance   the effectiveness of your PowerPoint presentation. 

You are   limited to 18 PowerPoint slides.

Additional   narrative (as though you were presenting to a live audience) shall be   added to the Notes section of the slide.

Use APA   citations for all sources.

Include a   reference page slide (not included in the slide count)

You will   be graded on the thoroughness of your research and the effectiveness of your   presentation.

MUST HAVE IN TEXT CITATIONS