Resources and Publications

Helpful Resources

A Few Keys to Project Success

Staffing Plans

Energy Partnership Program

Energy Efficiency in New Detention Facilities Presentation - Powerpoint Version

Energy Efficiency Design Guide for California Detention Facilities

Juvenile Facility Tour: Take an on-line tour of new generation design juvenile facilities around the state and nation.

Low-Cost Energy Loans

Resources for Building "Green"

California's Integrated Waste Management Board

US Green Building Council

Green California DGS

Publications

Anticipating Space Needs in Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities

Building Community Support for Jail Construction, NIC Bulletin 2006

Complying with ADA in Corrections (Santa Clara County DOC) Large Jail Network Bulletin 2000

Corrections Planning Handbooks

Developing Revising Detention Facility Policies and Procedures-1996

Facility Development, Needs Assessment Pre Design RFP - Checklists and Samples-2004

How to Open a New Institution -1984

Jail Design Guide A Resource for Small and Medium Sized Jails-1998

Jail Design Review Handbook-2003

Jail Planning and Expansion Local Officials and their Roles-2003

Jail Site Evaluation and Selection 2nd ed-2004

Jail Site Evaluation and Selection, NIC Bulletin-2006

More for Le$$ - Construction Cost Management Handbook

Security Glazing in Facility Construction

Seven Steps in Planning a Better Jail-1980

Staffing Analysis Articles, Sheriff Magazine - November 2005 through August 2007

Staffing Analysis Workbook for Jails 2nd ed-2001

Transition Manual For New Correctional Facilities

Transition to a New Jail, Resource Manual-2005