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Have a look at the July/August 2007 issue of Correctional News:
Q&A
As the largest owner and operator of private prisons in the United States, Corrections Corporation of America generated $1.3 billion in revenue in 2006 and manages 45,000 inmates a year for state governments and 30,000 inmates for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
FACILITY OF THE MONTH
Justice facility construction projects are complicated on many different levels, and they can be political minefields. The plan to build a new jail in Franklin County, Pa., was not exempt from any of the common hurdles, but a carefully planned strategy avoided any major problems while maintaining a high level of public support.
SPOTLIGHT
Instinctively, savvy shoppers know a bargain when they see one, but the winners in today’s economy understand the concept of value purchasing — purchasing ahead of the need. Gregory J. Offner, of DMJM H+N, examines value purchasing for justice facility construction projects.
TRENDSPOTTING
After working with the Northern Ireland prison system, Stephen Carter thinks the United States could learn from abroad.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Read about the “movers and shakers” in your industry.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Suicide-Resistant Mattress
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc. introduces its new covering fabric option for its fire-resistant mattress to help reduce vandalism and better assist suicide prevention. The 15-ounce covering is self-deodorizing and combats bacterial and fungal growth.
To see more products, visit our Products Buyer’s Guide.
Looking for suppliers for your facility? Visit the Suppliers Buyer’s Guide.
NEWSFLASH
- No End in Sight for Soaring State Prison Budgets
- U.S. Prison Population Increases by Nearly 3 Percent
DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
- Sooner Counties Follow State With Jail Spree
- Firm Takes Top Construction Safety Award for CCA Project
MAINTENANCE NEWS
- Jails Tired of Flushing Money Down the Drain
- County Rejects Plan for Eco-Friendly Jail
INDUSTRY NEWS
- Companies Join to Reduce Recidivism
- Meth Use Among U.S. Youth Higher than Expected
GREEN SCENE
- Washington Expands Green Building Program
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept. 10-13: West Central Wardens and Superintendents Association, Annual Conference; Madison, Wis. Visit the site.
Sept. 16-21: National Institute of Justice, Technology Institute for Corrections; Washington, D.C. call (808) 248-2742, ext. 5145.
Sept. 18-20: Montana Correctional Association, 55th Annual Conference; Best Western Hotel, Helena, Mont. Visit the site.
Sept. 19-21: American Correctional Health Services Association, 2007 Multidisciplinary correctional Health Conference; La Verne, Calif. Visit the site
Sept. 26-28: American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Justice, 2007 international conference, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge; New York. Visit the site.
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