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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.       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 should include photographs, charts, graphics, or any other appropriate elements to enhance the effectiveness of your presentation.

Format Requirements

• Paper should be a minimum of 1500 words(or about 6 pages of written text) in APA format, charts, graphs, photos are in addition to the written text. 
• Double space
• 12 pt. font
• 1” margins
• Use APA citations for all sources
• Include reference page using APA format guidelines (not included in word count)