The project field tested the new third edition manual format. This involved mailing the manual to correctional consultants, wardens of accredited facilities, and directors of corrections to obtain their suggestions and comments. The project also compared and evaluated the costs and benefits of correctional standards, identified the need for new standards, and assessed facility policy development. The study also analyzed the cost and benefit of accreditation throughout the Nation, conducted a survey of correctional facilities, and conducted three public hearings on American Correctional Association standards and accreditation. The latter identified problem areas and positive results. The costs and benefits analysis concluded that construction in accordance with the third edition standards for adult correctional institutions can, in many instances, produce a savings to corrections departments. Throughout the project, the need for new standards was apparent. Survey results indicated that accreditation had benefited correctional facilities and programs. Corrections professionals continue to support the development of new standards and the accreditation process. The response to the public hearings was strong, and its continuation in the development of future standards is recommended.
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