Module 2- Assignment- Custody and Security

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Module 2: Assignment: Custody and Security Thaisala G. Eubanks CRJU2470-OL1 – Jail Policy and Practice Instructor: Janie J. Slaughter 21 August 2022 Question 1: Was the custody and security of James Day put into jeopardy by the warden and staff members at Green Point Prison? Yes, the custody and security of James Day was put into jeopardy by the warden and staff members. “Prisons have opportunities at a variety of junctures to identify mentally ill inmates, and perhaps the most widely used juncture is intake. The purpose of assessment is to identify mental health problems or potential mental health problems and evaluate the inmates need for treatment. Another goal is to identify inmates who are like to be a danger to themselves or others” (Adams & Ferrandino, 2008). The staff members at Green Point Prison did not do a sufficient job at evaluating or monitoring Mr. Day. At intake, it should have been established that Mr. Day did not need to be placed in a cell with another inmate. The warden and staff members knew that Mr. Day had a history of erratic behavior and “spoke haughtily to staff and other inmates and generally could not get along with others” but they still placed him in the cell with another inmate, unsupervised. This action is what led to Mr. Day being injured. Question 2: Why is the issue relating to inmate classification? Effective classification is an important function in prisons. “Classification can best be defined as the systematic grouping of inmates into categories based on shared characteristics and behavior patterns”

(Carlson, 2015). Not only does classification ensure the safety of both staff and inmates, but it also helps determine which inmates are at risk of being victimized. “We can’t always predict future inmate behavior. But past behavior, combined with current information, is the best predictor we have” (Graham, 2019). Mr. Day’s past behavior of being erratic and not getting along with others, shows that he needs special classification and should not have been placed in a cell with the inmate who attacked him. He should have been classified as high risk and probably housed alone, which is why this is an issue relating to inmate classification

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