Bonieta 123 ONLY!! Written Assignment

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In Chapter 14, the author discusses the history of standards and accreditation. Specifically, the National Sheriffs Association, The American Correctional Association, and a few progressive states led the movement toward improving the management, operations, and living conditions in the nation’s jails. On page 200 there is a list of the range of standards by topic in four states. Standards have led to accreditation and certification.

Range of Standards by topic in California, Texas, Florida and Ohio:

Reception and release

Admissions and classification

Food service

Security and control

Housing

Sanitation and environmental safety

Communication and telephone

Inmate recreation and programming

Visitation

Staffing

Staff training

Medical. Mental health services

Instructions

For this assignment, discuss the issues. We are not discussing the need for standards, but rather what issues impact standards and accreditation. For example; has the increase in training led to increased safety? Has the increase in training led to fewer lawsuits? There are many more issues involved in standards and accreditation. Our research should be educational and interesting. Your response should go beyond the obvious, include additional research, and written on a graduate level. No less than 1000 words and (3) resources