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Prison Classification Systems

The overall goal of a prison classification system

Prison classification entails the process of gauging inmate risks in order to devise ways of

meeting security requirements whilst at the same time ensuring that the whole purpose of the

correctional processes is met. Normally, the risk assessment process starts right from the moment

a new inmate arrives at any of the prison receiving centers (Fernandez and Neiman 406-422).

This paper is going to explain the overall goal of a prison classification system as well as

elucidate a number of actions a prison warden should carry out when faced with different

challenges that are common within the prison environment.

Essentially, the fundamental purpose of prison classifications is to improve or enhance

the management processes of prisons. Prison classification has come to be recognized as a vital

management tool for both prison administrators and the planners of the criminal justice system

(Fernandez and Neiman 406-422).

Firstly, implementing a prison classification system helps improve decision making by

reducing the number of staff errors. With a clear classification model, each member of the staff

have well-categorized roles and therefore knows what to do in the face of any situation.

Therefore, cases of misinterpretation of roles and decisions are reduced. Furthermore,

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consistency in decision making is also ensured which, in turn, helps enhance accountability

(Fernandez and Neiman 406-422).

In facilities where prison classification systems are well defined, studies have shown that

there are fewer cases of institutional misconduct as well as reduced rates of inmate escapes. The

following are a number of ways through which I would approach the outlined situations

assuming that I was a prison warden.

Racial tensions between inmate groupings

As a prison warden, the course of action I would undertake would largely be guided by

the seriousness of the situation. For example, in a situation where life is greatly endangered as a

result of the racial tensions, I would immediately segregate the groupings. I could, for instance,

place them in different cells to pave way for further investigations and monitoring.

Another way I would approach the situation is by trying to induce negotiations between

the groups in a bid to get them to reach an agreement in their own mutually agreeable terms. This

would be much effective especially when their reasons of contentions are petty issues.

Most importantly, I would always strive to avoid fanning the racial tension by personally

being not racial. I would always castigate racial tendencies and occasionally recommend culprits

to punishments.

I believe by taking these approaches and by applying them with respect to the seriousness

of each situation, I would be able to help avert the grievous effects of the inmates’ racial wars

(Lovell and Brown).

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Surname 1 Name Instructor’s name Course Date Prison Classification Systems The overall goal of a prison classification system Prison classification entails the process of gauging inmate risks in order to devise ways of meeting security requirements whilst at the same time ensuring that the whole purpose of the correctional processes is met. Normally, the risk assessment process starts right from the moment a new inmate arrives at any of the prison receiving centers (Fernandez and Neiman 406-422). This paper is going to explain the overall goal of a prison classification system as well as elucidate a number of actions a prison warden should carry out when faced with different challenges that are common within the prison environment. Essentially, the fundamental purpose of prison classifications is to improve or enhance the management processes of prisons. Prison classification has come to be recognized as a vital management tool for both prison administrators and the planners of the criminal justice system (Fernandez and Neiman 406-422). Firstly, implementing a prison classification system helps improve decision making by reducing the number of staff errors. With a clear classification model, each member of the staff have well-categorized roles and therefore knows what to do in the face of any situation. Therefore, cases of misinterpretation of roles and decisions are reduced. Furthermore, Surname 2 consistency in decision making is also ensured which, in turn, helps enhan ...
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