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This Public Correctional Policy was unanimous- ly ratified by the American Correctional Association Delegate Assembly at the Winter Conference in Orlando, FL on January 20, 1985. It was reviewed and reaffirmed at the 2020 Winter Conference in San Diego, CA on January 11, 2020. It was last reviewed and reaffirmed at the 151 st Congress of Correction in Nashville, TNAugust 15, 2021.

C. Prepare detailed and carefully monitored development plans to ensure systems are designed and implemented in a timely, secure and cost-effective manner; D. Require that the system include evalua- tion procedures, including assessments of information needs of the users at all levels, to ensure the quality of system input and output; E. Cooperate with correctional, law en- forcement, educational, and other public agencies to provide for the mutual sharing of information, consistent with legitimate concerns for privacy, confidentiality, and system security; F. Ensure appropriate information needs of the public are met, consistent with legal requirements; and G. Advocate the provision of resources to implement and update advanced informa- tion system technologies. This Public Correctional Policy was unanimous- ly ratified by the American Correctional Association Delegate Assembly at the Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 20, 1985. It was last reviewed and affirmed at the 145 th Congress of Correction in Indianapolis, IN on August 19, 2015. It was last reviewed and reaffirmed at the 151 st Congress of Correction in Nashville, TNAugust 15, 2021.

PUBLIC CORRECTIONAL POLICY ON INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1985-4

Introduction: Timely and accurate information is a basic requirement for effective management of organiza- tions. Such information forms a basis for sound decision-making and allows for accountability in operations and program results. Policy Statement: For correctional staff to function effectively, they must have accurate and timely information. The design of correctional information systems must reflect combined efforts of both corrections professionals and information system special- ists. To meet the diverse needs of a correctional agency, information systems should be designed to support the management processes of the agen- cy as their primary function and service delivery functions of the agency by providing data rele- vant to their efficiency and outcome. They should provide sufficient flexibility to support relevant research and evaluation. To promote development of effective information systems, correctional agencies should: A. Clearly define the desired scope of the sys - tem, consistent with a realistic assessment of anticipated resources and technologies; B. Involve and train correctional managers in all stages of system development and operation to ensure such managers’ needs are met;

PUBLIC CORRECTIONAL POLICY ON VICTIMS OF CRIME 1985-10

Introduction: Victims of crime suffer financial, emotional and/or physical trauma. The criminal justice and juvenile justice systems are dedicated to the principle of fair and equal justice for all people. Victims’ rights should be pursued within the crimi- nal justice and juvenile justice systems to ensure their needs are addressed. →

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