The author discusses the history of standards and accreditation. Specifically, the National Sheriffs Association, The American Correctional Association, and a few progressive states led the movement toward improving the management, operations, and living conditions in the nation's jails. On page 200 there is a list of the range of standards by topic in four states. Standards have led to accreditation and certification.

Range of Standards by topic in California, Texas, Florida and Ohio:

Reception and release
Admissions and classification
Food service
Security and control
Housing
Sanitation and environmental safety
Communication and telephone
Inmate recreation and programming
Visitation
Staffing
Staff training
Medical. Mental health services

Instructions

For this assignment, discuss the issues. We are not discussing the need for standards, but rather what issues impact standards and accreditation. For example; has the increase in training led to increased safety? Has the increase in training led to fewer lawsuits? There are many more issues involved in standards and accreditation. Our research should be educational and interesting. Your response should go beyond the obvious, include additional research, and written on a graduate level. No less than 1000 words and (3) resources.