When people commit crimes they are often sent to a correctional facility. There are two types of correctional facilities that house inmates who are serving time for a crime committed. The two types of operations are prisons, and jails. They are both equipped to hold numerous inmates, and offer the proper rehabilitation that is required. There are differences in these two types of correctional facilities.
Prisons are equipped to house long-term criminals and people serving life sentences. Jails are equipped to hold inmates who are serving a short sentence, or are waiting to appear in court. “Prisons are operated by the state and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and jails are operated by local officials or police”
Jails offer programs for the inmates. The programs can consist of work-release, boot camp, and any other needs that will help rehabilitate the offender. The inmates have programs to assist with treatment, education, life skills, and mental health. “Prisons offer work release, restitution programs, and halfway house services” These services are only offered to low-risk inmates who are close to their release date.
The Prison mission statement is to protect society from criminals, and house them in a safe, secure, and humane facility. “The inmates will have resources to become improved citizens, and help inmates become abiding citizens of the law” . “The jail mission state is to keep control over the inmates, and take care of them while they are confined in the jail” . To make sure the care of inmates meets constitutional rights standards. The jails’ mission statement is less informed than the prison mission statement. This could be due to the inmates spending less time in jail than in prison. The operations of a jails and prisons are similar in nature. They both commit to rehabilitating inmates and maintain a safe environment. The inmates’ needs are met, and they are receiving the help they need to become better citizens.
Reference
HG.org. (2015). What is the Difference Between Prisons and Jails. Retrieved from HG.org Legal Resources: https://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=31513
Kirk, M. (2009). Mission Statement. Retrieved from Western Virginia Regional Jail: http://westernvaregionaljail.org/mission_objectives.html
Reno, J. (1992). Federal Bureau of Prisons Mission Statement. Retrieved from Federal Bureau of Prisons: https://www.bop.gov/about/agency/agency_pillars.jsp
Sherriff, B. (2016). Difference Between Jail and Prison. Retrieved from Browardd Sheriff Office: http://sheriff.org/faqs/displayfaq.cfm?id=4f892698-5c5d-40f8-b159-c9a0b6ed66f3
