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The assignment is to read the following Case Study. It describes a correctional institution with inherent problems and issues. Using the concepts and skills learned in class, students will have to identify the issues, state why they are issues and make recommendations on how to improve the organization. The course material and prior assessments will serve as building blocks to the final assessment.
You will write a 10- to 12-page (cover page and bibliography not included in page count) report that addresses the issues and problems. References must include the text and at least three external scholarly sources that support the points made in the report.
Formatting requirements: Your report should include the following:
? a cover page with your name, project title, course, and date submitted
? an introductory section that explains the purpose of the paper
? your reflections on the agency and its administration
? the body of the paper, which addresses the six previously mentioned factors
? a “Works Cited” section, in which you reference the text or other sources, that must be properly documented and cited
Case Study (Fact Pattern)
On January 29, 2010 at the Mermon Correctional Facility 30 miles northeast of Washington, DC (in Maryland) a Correctional Officer ? Marsha Wills (female ? 34 years old – 9 years experience) was murdered by a male prisoner serving a life sentence for multiple sex crimes. It was the first murder of a Correctional Officer at the state prison complex. After the murder the prison was ordered to be locked down until the State Police completed their investigation. That investigation is now over and the Police will conduct the filing of criminal charges.
Initial reports suggest that this inmate was able to remain in the Prison Chapel and attack the Officer after others had departed from religious services. He was found hiding in the immediate area and the nature of the murder appears to be strangulation with an electric cord.
John James, 52 years old received a non-parole eligible mandatory life sentence after a 1997 convictions for first degree rape and kidnapping under the Washington ?three strikes? sentencing guidelines. His past had included offenses for sexual violence against women. James reportedly had no violence in his prison behavior since a 2001 incident where he attempted to take his own life. The inmate first arrived as a maximum security offender due to the nature of his offenses. The inmate was given the privilege to attend religious services and has access to other parts of the prison because of good behavior, as are many prisoners, even those with life sentences to serve.
Officer Wills was assigned alone to the Chapel post and did not have a radio with her. She had apparently expressed concern about staffing levels and may have questioned whether a single officer was sufficient for a post where many inmates attended programs and religious services. During the time of her murder, it was not noticed that was missed for an unknown period of time. Staff members are outraged and afraid and very critical of the administration by raising concerns about staffing levels and budget reductions. Prison managers suggest that budget reductions were not responsible for this senseless act of extreme violence. Public comment is calling for everything from the termination of senior Department of Corrections Officials to permanent 24 hour lockdown of all inmates who have carried out violent acts against women to mandatory staffing of multiple Correctional Officers at every security post in every prison in Washington State regardless of the cost and budget impact.
Tension is enormous and labor and management are very angry with each other. Inmates talking through public advocate lawyers have argued that they did not commit this act of violence and should not be penalized for the behavior of a single inmate.
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