State of Montana Department of Corrections Strategic Master Plan

1. State of MontanaDepartment of CorrectionsStrategic Master Plan Update CARTER GOBLE LEE In association with DOWLING SANDHOLM ARCHITECTS August 13, 2008

2. DOC Benchmark Comparisons • Higher incarceration rate overall but significantly higher use of alternatives versus prison incarceration. • Probation and Parole as a percentage consistent among peers • % of DOC committed population consistent .

3. DOC Benchmark Comparisons (cont.) • Male to female ratio, daily inmate cost are slightly above average. • Higher medical costs may be attributable to extensive treatment programs. • Food Service costs below average are likely contributable to prison industries. • Acute care bed space is less than 1% of capacity. National trends indicate a need for approximately 3%.

4. MDOC Population • Initial projections indicate that MDOC secure and alternative populations will increase in number, however the percentage of secure bed space needs should decrease. • Need for a higher percentage of alternatives bed space. • Probation and Parole percentages are projected to decrease slightly.

5. Comparison of Need to Bed Space Supply by Custody Level (Male) • Higher custody physical plant can be used for minimum custody with operational adjustments. • MDOC is currently at 97% capacity. Ideally 80-85% capacity should be maintained to allow for proper classification.

6. Current Bed Space By Custody Level(Males)

7. Comparison of Need to Bedspace Supply by Custody Category (Female) • Surplus medium custody beds used for lower custody level inmates. • Use of medium custody beds for higher custody levels should be • avoided but is manageable.

8. Current Bed Space By Custody Level(Females)

9. MDOC FACILITY CAPACITIES & ADP

10. Abbreviated Facility Condition Inventory (FCI): Condition Narrative Area Analysis FCI is a Dual Purpose Tool used for both Budgeting and Operations. It is a systematic way to evaluate numerous facilities in order to identify and prioritize needs and resources.

11. CONDITION NARRATIVE • Prioritize all Deficiencies • Correlate each to Budget Impact Rate each deficiency according to Priority: Priority 1: SAFETY Priority 6: AESTHETICS

12. AREA ANALYSIS • Classify/Quantify each Space • Calculate Facility Ratios

13. FINDINGS • Initial impression of the overall MDOC model is good. • Overall physical plant conditions are good. • Glendive water and rusting issues. • Management and staff have progressive attitude towards addressing the issues of treatment and rehabilitation. • Good relationships built with contractors of treatment and prerelease programs. • Understand the importance of a combined “secure” and “treatment” model.

14. ISSUES • Current System ADP is at 97% of capacity. • Need for minimum custody bed space. • Need for mental health and sub-acute care space for approximately 4-6% of total population. • Expansion of alternative/treatment programs bed space. • The Women’s Prison spaces have evolved or been adapted rather than designed to house women inmates. • Location does not enable ideal security perimeter. • Limited on expansion space. • Intake area is inadequate. • Circulation/layout of the facility is poor. • Storage/warehouse space inadequate. • Glendive facility has potential water/rust issue developing.

15. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS • Continue pursuit of alternatives/treatment approach and maintain the 80/20 concept. • Contract versus State run programs or a combination. • Security level of new beds to plan for and where. • Sub-acute mental and medical treatment and housing should be 4-6% of bed space. • Female inmates represent 8-10% of MDOC population.

16. QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

17. THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS VISION

18. Mission Statement of the Montana DOC 18 The Montana Department of Corrections enhances public safety, promotes positive change in offender behavior, reintegrates offenders into the community and supports victims of crime.

19. Mission Statement of the Montana DOC 19 The Montana Department of Corrections enhances public safety, promotes positive change in offender behavior, reintegrates offenders into the community and supports victims of crime. • Provide the Justice System with useful sentencing options that can assist offenders in becoming a productive part of society upon release. • Facilities designed and operated to ensure the lowest possible risk of escape. • Provide staff with proper training and equipment to react to emergencies. • Continuously review system philosophy and approach to corrections.

20. Mission Statement of the Montana DOC 20 The Montana Department of Corrections enhances public safety, promotes positive change in offender behavior, reintegrates offenders into the community and supports victims of crime. • Inmates are not “warehoused”, but are given every opportunity and encouraged to participate in a variety of programs. • Promote education & technical based programs. • Promotes a therapeutic community. • Incentive based treatment and rehabilitation programs.

21. Mission Statement of the Montana DOC 21 The Montana Department of Corrections enhances public safety, promotes positive change in offender behavior, reintegrates offenders into the community and supports victims of crime. • Transitional programs in major cities to give inmates the skills necessary to succeed. • Emphasis on learning personal responsibility. • Provide opportunities for job placement prior to release. • Provide opportunities for continued treatment and educational programs

22. Mission Statement of the Montana DOC 22 The Montana Department of Corrections enhances public safety, promotes positive change in offender behavior, reintegrates offenders into the community and supports victims of crime. • Ensure offenders sentence is productive. • Communication with victims to inform them of offenders status. • Provide opportunities for inmates to earn money and pay retribution.