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| NCJ Number:
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NCJ 100187
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| Title:
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Private Corrections - Feast or Fiasco
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| Journal:
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Prison Journal Volume:65 Issue:2 Dated:(Autumn-Winter 1985) Pages:32-41
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| Author(s):
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P Anderson ; C R Davoli ; L J Moriarty
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| Sale:
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National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
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| Publication Date:
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1985 |
| Pages:
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10 |
| Origin:
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United States |
| Language:
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English |
| Note:
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For microfiche, see NCJ-100185. |
| Annotation:
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An analysis of issues raised by the privatization of corrections focuses on the motives involved, standards and measures of quality control, moral and legal accountability, program management, and innovation. |
| Abstract:
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Privatization raises the concern that profit and efficiency, rather than quality and human service, are the main goals. In addition, little agreement exists regarding the nature and methods of enforcement of standards. The crucial issues related to accountability are how to define legal responsibility through contractual agreements, how to monitor compliance, and access to information that would permit meaningful oversight. Program and management issues include the potential loss of continuity in management or service when private-sector managerial practices are used in place of civil service rules of employment and retention and the use of free enterprise or inmate labor in correctional enterprises. Privatization may encourage research into innovations; alternatively, the profit motive may preclude innovation that risks the loss of known profitability. Privatization will work only if profitability and integrity in administration are balanced. Privatization may be most effective if it complements existing public programs instead of replacing them. Accountability and mutual participation are both essential to the success of privatization. 28 references. |
| Main Term(s):
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Contract corrections services |
| Index Term(s):
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Accountability ; Corrections management ; Privatization |
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