U.S. Correctional System

You are employed by the State Department of Correction. The system consists of nine correctional facilities; 1 Maximum security; 3 Medium security, 3 Minimum security, and 2 Community Based Work Release facilities. You are employed at one of the Medium Security facilities. Facility Description State Correctional Institution Medium Security Population 1600 convicted felons 12 general population housing units, 60 double bunked cells in each. 200 additional beds located in a dorm that was previously used as a gymnasium 30 bed Special Management Unit 30 bed Health Services Unit 350 correctional security staff 150 non-security program staff Maintenance, Food Services, and Medical Services are provided by contract employees. Agency Mission: The State Department of Correction protects the public, its employees, and inmates under its supervision. This is accomplished by operating safe and secure correctional facilities; and by providing inmates with opportunities to change their behavior and learn skills that will assist them to be productive, law abiding citizens upon their release from custody. Vision Statement: As an integral part of the criminal justice system we will strengthen public safety by achieving excellence in correctional practices. You have previously provided the Warden with a report on a Correctional "Best Practice Reentry" program. The Warden has now instructed you to prepare a Proposal detailing the implementation of the "Best Practice Reentry Program." The presentation will be given to the Commissioner, and at the minimum will include: A description of the program. An explanation why the program is needed in the Department of Correction. Explain how this initiative contributes to the agency fulfilling its mission and vision. Identify the fixed cost items which will be necessary to get the program established. (You do not have to provide the actual budget. Provide the information necessary for the fiscal department to prepare a budget e.g. personnel, supplies, equipment, etc.) Explain if the implementation plan will require negotiations with the Union? If so, why? Identify the stakeholders. What involvement, if any, should they have in the implementation of the project?