The standards created and refined by the american correctional association represent fundamental correctional practices that ensure staff and inmate safety. American correctional association committee on standards members. Single cells provide at least 35 square feet of unencumbered space. American correctional association, performancebased standards for adult local detention facilities, 4th edition. Unencumbered space is usable space that is not encumbered by furnishings or fixtures. You may download a word or pdf file of the standards at no cost below. The standards established by the american correctional association aca are generally. Core jail standards american correctional association. At least 70 square feet of total floor space is provided when the occupant is confined for more than ten hours per day. Earn recertification credits by completing aca online courses. Standards for building materials, equipment and systems.
Excellence in detention the entire process has further enhanced our overall operations and is an endeavor i would highly recommend to any local detention centerscott hassell, phd, chief of corrections, etowah county. American correctional association standards and accreditation department staff directory mark a. In this commentary, authors discuss the ethical issues that may arise in correctional facilities during a pandemic, comparing pandemic flu preparedness across three european countries. Establish effective ongoing processes for monitoring. In the decades since the manual on correctional standards first edition was created, the association has diversified and extended its standards and today. Selecting the appropriate manual of standards 15 fees 15 agency withdrawal 15 correspondent status 16 agency organization and activities 16. This detention standard replaces key and lock control dated 1222008. The standards and accreditation department is dedicated to the field of corrections. After many years in which agencies needed to invest considerable resources in pursuing aca accreditation, a practical and flexible alternative is now. The standards created and refined by the american correctional association represent fundamental correctional practices that ensure staff and inmate safety and security. Overview of the american correctional association the american correctional association aca is a professional membership organization composed of individuals, agencies and organizations involved in all facets of the corrections. In the decades since the manual on correctional standards first edition was created, the association has diversified and extended its standards and today publishes 22 different manuals for all areas of the field of corrections. Ensure that operational activities are in compliance with american correctional association standards and other relevant local, state, and national regulations and include provisions of the us constitution, the outcomes of landmark court cases, and court decisions affecting local procedures. Standards national commission on correctional health.
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