Southern New Hampshire University
CJ-210 The U.S. Correctional System
Module 3 Notes
People and Processes
Corrections Today, Chapter 6, “Correctional Administration: How are Prisons Run?”
What is a typical organizational structure for a prison?
The warden is ultimately responsible for everything that takes place within the prison.
The warden delegates the responsibility for custodial services and for programs services
to assistant or associate wardens. In large correctional institutions, an associate warden
for industrial and agricultural services are charged with the responsibility for those areas.
The associate wardens, in turn, rely on middle managers and line staff to operate the
various departments within their sphere of responsibility. Institutional administrators
encompass establishment of policy, planning, civil suits, institutional monitoring, staff
development, and fiscal management.
1. Administration
A. Executive Management
I. Internal Affairs
II. Public and Intergovernmental Relations
B. Budget and Finances
C. Human Resources
D. Procurement
E. Facilities Maintenance
F. Planning
G. Prisoner Classification and Records
H. Prisoner Transportation
I. Prisoner Programs
J. Medical Services
2. Institutions
A. Correctional Centers
