Prison Classification

Effective classification of offenders is not only necessary to support day-to-day management and management, it is also essential for remediation to maintain system response to demographic, judgment rules, and institutional policies.

National Institute of Corrections will help institutions develop or change classification procedures through programs, technical assistance, and materials. Focus on the use of objective classification systems and techniques

Currently, NIC is designing a revalidation workbook in this field and is scheduled to be released in the fall of 2018.

The target prison classification system was originally adopted in the 1980s, but by the late 1990s, a major revision has improved the classification method including the new risk assessment measures. The number of prisoners overclassified at higher regulatory levels decreased, the regulatory decisions became more consistent, the regulatory decision criteria were verified and the system assessed the needs of the prisoner program.

In order to operate a safe and economical prison system, proper classification of prisoners is essential. Therefore, the prisoner's classification procedure in the prison sector is designed to bring prisoners together to ensure security while economically using national funds. There is a detailed record in the policies and procedures, and the classification process is designed to achieve safety by managing the risks of prisoners. CDC defines important criteria as prisoners' behavior in prison. Significant misconduct could seriously disrupt prison activity and endanger prisoners and prison officials

Prison classification is a method of assessing the risk of a prisoner who balances the safety requirements and the necessity of the program. Newly imprisoned prisoners were brought to one of the 11 prison reception centers that started the risk assessment process from the county prison. Women have two reception centers, two for men and seven for adults. After registration, violators will begin processing and evaluation. They received a series of evaluations including medical and mental health checks. Prison classification experts will create personal data for each prison, including offenders' crimes, social background, education, vocational skills and work experience, health and criminal history including previous imprisonment. Based on this information, criminals are assigned to the most appropriate custody classification and prison.