Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 1983 - Bureau of Justice ...

~-~ - -~,..--- ------~----------------------~~~------------~, -' ,~.iSourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics 1983Characteristics of the Criminal Justice SystemsTable 1.61 Volunteer programs In corr-ectional systems, by selected choracterlstlcs and jurisdiction, 1982--ContinuedVolunteerprogram inJurisdiction deportment Administered by whom?Rhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeUtahVirginiaWashingtonWisconsinWyomingGuamFederal Bureauof ~(isonsYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesN:>YesYesCentral Department of Correctionsoffice with support fromstatewide comnission forvolunteer services.Each individual institution isresponsible for developing andcoordinating its own volunteerprogram. Central office maintainsagency record keeping anddisperses pertinent infotmt:!tion.Penitentiary.We have a State Director, 8regional coordinators, and astoff person in each institutionassigned to volunteer services.Coordinated by central office;administered by individualsections.Central Deportment of Correctionsoffice administers; however, ineach institution or agency branchutilizing volunteers, there is acoordinator who oversees the useof volunteers.There is a Comnunity Illvo!vementProgram at the central office todevelop policy, provide technicalassistance, and monitor facilityprograms, but primaryadministration tokes place atthe facility level.N:> central administration at thispoint, although it has beendiscussed. Programs are monitoredby eacn individual Institutionor unit. Although centralDepartmE:nt of Correctitlns doesnot sponsor or direct suchprograms, we do encourage andaccept a variety of volunteerprograms, and do monitor theiractivities.xCentral Deportment of Correctionsoffice.Program administered by eachInstitution. An overall policystateroent governs theimplementation of the volunteerprograms.NJrnber ofregistered volunteersIn departmentHow ore volunteers recruited? 7 II /81-7 II /82Through use of statewidecomnission as well as newspaperods.~st approach the agency aboutinvolvement, such as churchgroups. We are just beginningto be active in recruitment ofvolunteers and \'.:>Iunteerservices. Each institutionrecruits to fill its own needs.From local, area and regionalchurches.Word of mouth, speakingengagements, advertisements, etc.(f)1,985Advertising, coordination with 1,027civic and religious groups.Approximately 70 percent arerecruited simply by word ofmouth; no "shotgun" recruiting.Generally called "unpoid staff"rather than "volunteers." Allregular service volunteers have ajob description. Volunteerpositions are filled like poidstoff positions--have a specificneed, find right perse>n for thejob. Also utiliZe student internsthrough local universities.Most are from local religiousorganizations. Interns arerecruited from colleges anduniversities, some volunteersare recruited from serviceorganizations. A few programshove recT\liting flyers and usenewspoJjerli.(g)(h)Volunteer IJrganizations do 600 0own recruiting.xUsually referrals from the 4lkliverslty of Guam socialsc!~nces are receiVed.Often by Institutional chaplainsand speaking engagements.2,S:nXTypical volunteerduties and servicesVolunteer Court Aides, pre-releasetrainers, training academyconsultant, planners, studentinterns, other.Religious activities, AlcoholicsAnonymous, Individual and groupcOl.ln~eling, arts and crofts,one-to-one visitation program,comnunity group lectures.Rilgulor visits, lectures, attendI pecial events, appear at paroleh"arings, be present on dischargedol'!.Assume s~lective case loads,counseling, transporting clientsto appointments, etc. Onewell-established, well-receivedprogram is the ''Family HorneEvening Program."Tutors, religiOUS, one-to-oneadvocates, many more. Occasionalvolunteers include rock bondswho come in for one show, other"special event" people, someclergy people.Furlough sponsors, religiousservices, one-to-one guidedfriendships, Interns from paroleand probation are typical.Most activities focus onone-to-one counseling/support.xInitial Interviews, casepre§!mtgtlgns befgre comnlttees,research work.Marriage enrichment seminars,Bible study, religious services.bApproximate figure.d 100 indiViduals, plus 250 organizations.There were a to,tol of 255,616 volunteer hours put in during~Divislon of Prlsons--2,583; Division of Probatlon--2,400.flscal,!.ear 1982.N:> definite number, on average of 1,340 per month.• N.imbers are not compiled.Source: Contact, Inc., Corrections Compendium (Lillcoln, Neb.: Contact, Inc., April 1983), pp. 6-11. Table adapted by SClLRCEBOO< stoff.Reprinted by permission.144Is orientationtraining requiredfor all volunteers?Yes; required orientation includesoverview of basic operations andgoals of department, securitymatters, familiarization withother department staff, areas ofresponsibility and lines ofcomnunicatlon.N:>; orientation is given to thoseWho are reQulllr volunteers.Special groups and events notgiven orientation.Yes; a series of orientationmeetings about the progran andguidelines before match is made.Yes; all volunteers must receiveat least 6 hours of trainingbefore certification.Yes; upon entering the correctionssystem, 01/ volunteers receiveorientation as to agency policiesand expectations.Yes; 01/ volunteers receiveorientation and training. Theintensity of the training dependliupon whether they are regularservice or one-time volunteers.Yes; It varies. Interns receivethe most extensive orientationand training on on ongoing basis.Some facilities have slidepresentations and handout ofrules and regUlations.Yes; althcv.::,jh not yet formolizedall volunteers to institutions 'do receive some orientation;we do not provide training.XYes; given a complete briefinggn obJeGti\!es of correctiOi"iSand practical procedures.Yes; all recp.lve general overviewand familiarization, and morespecific orientation/trainingfor the duties they will perform.g4,023 regular service (on-going) volUnteers' 2 016 occ' IvolunWers. " aSlonoM?nthly averages: prlsons--I,600, adult probation and porole--50,work/t/,alnlng release--600-I,OOU.145