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BROWARD COUNTY - COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL CENTER V 2, PHYSICAL FACILITIES

NCJ Number
12230
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1970
Length
81 pages
Annotation
DESIGN OBJECTIVES, RESEARCH PROGRAM, SITE CRITERIA, CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND BUDGET, AND GRAPHIC AND DEVELOPED DRAWINGS.
Abstract
DESIGNS ARE PRESENTED FOR THE TWO OPERATIONS OF THE CENTER. THE FIRST IS FOR A SECURE SHORT-TERM DETENTION UNIT TO BE USED AS A RECEPTION CENTER FOR NEW CHILDREN DURING THE PROCESS OF ORIENTATION, TESTING, AND INTERVIEWING. THE SECOND DESIGN IS FOR FIVE COTTAGES WITH A VARIETY OF SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS TO ENHANCE THE REWARD SYSTEM AND AID IN CONTROLLING AND MOTIVATING THE CHILD. THE ACTIVITIES TO TAKE PLACE IN EACH BUILDING AND ROOM ARE OUTLINED. FOR VOLUME 1 OF THIS REPORT SEE NCJ 12231.