The purpose of this survey is to gather information regarding Corrections Issues and Trends from criminal justice professionals working in correctional facilities. With the collected data, I will compare textbook theory with current best practices for my research project paper. Please answer the confidential questions as honestly as possible. Thank you! Instructions: Answer each question by circling the appropriate response(s) or providing the requested information. Please return the completed form to me within three (3) days. 1. Which type of facility best describes your work environment? A. Federal Correctional Facility B. State Correctional Institution C. State Work Release Center D. County Jail E. Private institution F. State Probation G. County Probation H. Other ______________________________________ 2. Please provide information regarding your work environment: Location (State) Size (How many inmates/offenders) Type of Inmate/Offender Virginia 1200 Felons, misdemeanors 3. Please provide information regarding your correctional professional history: Years of Service Rank Highest Academic Degree Earned 6 corporal associates 4. Please rank the following issues based on your experience historically and within your current employment. Place an X in the box that applies to your choice. C = Critical Issue I = Important, but not critical P = Possible Issue N = Not an Issue Correctional Issues C I P N 1 Overcrowding/High Caseload x 2 Building design x 3 Safety x 4 Impact of Technology x 5 Privatization x 6 Standards & Accreditation x Offender Issues: Type of Inmate/Offender 7 Sex offender x 8 Youthful offender x 9 Elderly offender x 10 Mental Health x 11 Physical Handicap x 12 Violent x 13 Female x 14 Male x 15 Juvenile x 16 Race Issues x 17 Drug offender x Employment Issues 18 Training x 19 Pay x 20 Working hours x 21 Employee retention x 22 Resources to deal with offender x 23 Agency leadership x 24 Suicide x 25 Personal/family support (EAP) x 26 Politics x 27 Promotion opportunity x 28 Other: 5. From the critical issues listed above, what do you think are the trends for Corrections? Pay is always an issue as the amount of work and the dangers that officers can face, they are not compensated enough Thank you for your participation! The purpose of this survey is to gather information regarding Corrections Issues and Trends from criminal justice professionals working in correctional facilities. With the collected data, I will compare textbook theory with current best practices for my research project paper. Please answer the confidential questions as honestly as possible. Thank you! Instructions: Answer each question by circling the appropriate response(s) or providing the requested information. Please return the completed form to me within three (3) days. 1. Which type of facility best describes your work envir ...