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JAILS
Main characteristics of jails and
prisons.
Jail Prison
Gate keeper for Houses inmates that
everyone that enters have been through the
the criminal justice court system and have
system within each been convicted of
community. serious crimes.
Run by local Run by state and
government and federal agencies and
operates using local operates using federal
tax dollars. funds.
Purposes of Jails
Address:13850 NW 41
Street , Miami, Fl. 33178
Facility Phone: (786)
263-5101
Release Programs For Inmates in
Florida
Allows for a smooth transition from
jail back into the community.
Needs Assessment performed on
every inmate.
Inmates are referred to community
outreach programs that assist with
housing, drug treatment, etc.
Release Guidelines
§ Per the OPPAGA report No. 07-17 “ The Department of
Children and Families’ Office on Homelessness developed
guidelines containing 10 key elements for release plans,
which include many of the transition requirements
outlined in ss. 944.704-944.707, Florida Statutes.” (2007)
The guidelines are:
• Find a residence for the inmate upon discharge.
• Determine what their transportation needs are.
• Provide referrals for aftercare.
• Ensure that all basic resources are provided at discharge such as
clothing, medicine, etc.
• Qualify each inmate for Federal benefits prior to release .
• Provide inmates with job referrals.
• Ensure that inmates have valid ID’s and provide them with personal
identification when needed.
• Determine if homelessness is a risk.
• Provide information on support groups.
• Ensure that follow-up contacts are provided.
Services available to inmates
Miami Dade County web page. Monitored Release Program , (n.d.). Retrieved on Feb. 7, 2009 , from
http://www.miamidade.gov/corrections/Monitored_Release.asp
Miami Dade County web page. Metro West Detention Center, (n.d.). Retrieved on Feb. 7, 2009 , from
http://www.miamidade.gov/corrections/metro_west.asp
Miami Dade County web page. Metro West Detention Center, (n.d.). Retrieved on Feb. 7, 2009 , from
http://www.miamidade.gov/corrections/images/Metro%20West.jpg
Florida Department of Corrections web page. Inmate Programs as of June 30, 2007, (n.d.). Retrieved
OPPAGA web page. Higher Priority Should Be Given to Transition Services to Reduce Inmate
http://www.oppaga.state.fl.us/reports/pdf/0717rpt.pdf
Miami Dade County web page. FY 2006 - 07 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan Corrections
http://www.miamidade.gov/budget/FY200607/pdf/Adopted/Vol2/PublicSafety/Corrections.pdf