Abstract
The effectiveness of sexually integrated corrections programs was evaluated from three different perspectives. The opinions of employees and inmates were studied using questionnaire and anecdotal data, and co-corrections facilities were compared with other federal institutions incarcerating convicted felons at similar security levels. Some of the benefits of co-corrections which were determined by the current research included: safety from violence, more normal male/female relationships, greater employment opportunities for women, and administrative flexibility. On the other hand, some of the disadvantages included : increased need for surveillance, broad areas of staff discretion, and problems arising from opposite-sex staff members supervising inmates' living quarters. Despite the shortcomings, staff and inmate responses were in general agreement with the statement: "For the most part the co-corrections institution is an agreeable place."
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