The Organization of Prisons
how did Prisons shifted?
prisons shifted from independent, military-style hierarchies to transparent organizations that interact with the media, government, and community.
What is prison Chain of Command?
a rigid, paramilitary hierarchy designed for security and control, typically flowing from a Warden down to Correctional Officers
Who was the Warden in the Prison of Illinois State?
Joseph E. Ragen
The modern warden manages all resources, serves as a staff role model, and acts as the primary arbiter of priorities.
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7
what do administrators have to do now instead of just locking people up?
balance inmate rights and rehabilitation with political and public interests
What is the definition of paramilitary structure?
Prisons are paramilitary organizations where the chain of command is critical for order.
For how much time was Joseph E. Ragen Warden
What do Wardens must do
Wardens must manage external relations (elected officials, courts, and media) due to historically low public interest in corrections.
What is the Principal's name
Mr. Lyon
what does success rely on?
managing external "inputs" (taxpayer funding and mandates) to produce specific "outputs" (public safety and successful reentry).
They use ranks like sergeant, lieutenant, and captain.
He ran the prison like his own "personal fiefdom," in which he micromanaged everything.
What are Transactional leaders?
traditional authorities those with position power and knowledge of a substantive area.
When was Central founded
1908
what do modern wardens must do?
actively engage with unions, vendors, and local communities to achieve institutional goals.
what does Operational Flow mean?
Orders flow from the warden down to the correctional officers.
What do Transformational Leaders must do?
encourage managers and line staff to work together and must empower staff to be able to sues
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in what years did prisons used the independent military style?
pre 1960s
How does Empowerment and Reasoning help staff
Staff are trained in the reasoning behind policy to help them make independent decisions.
How was Ragen called?
Iron Fist
What are the specific activities for the bureaucratic warden?
Set the Prison’s Mission
Handle the Money
Plan for Emergencies
Oversee Daily Operations
Manage Staff Work
Write the Rules
Train and Grow Staff
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