Assignment

Assignment

Find a “real-life” example of one of the following institutions. Examples can be found in every state. A simple search for “Department of Corrections” is a good place to start.

• Medium-Security Adult Male Institution
• Regional Parole and Probation Office Team
• Correctional Training Academy Team
• Juvenile Justice Male Correctional Institution
• Community Correctional Institution
• Supermax Correctional Institution
• Correctional Education Program of a State Correctional System
• Correctional Mental Health Program of a State Correctional System
• Medium/Minimum-Security Adult Female Institution
• Large County Detention Center (County Jail)

Introduce your institution by identifying the following:

       1) Name

       2) Mission statement (if published)

       3) Population served (number and demographics)

       4) Examples of programs offered

5) Number of uniformed personnel and other staff members

 Then develop a strategic plan considering the major themes of Communication; Coordination (formal channels); and Cooperation (informal):

Include in your plan the following:

1) Four (4) organizational objectives (these can be future goals over a 1, 5, or 10-year period)

2) Strategies to address each of the objectives

3) At least 1 employee or inmate program that helps to achieve each objective

4) A method for assessing success for each objective

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