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Anti-Fraternization Policies In Community Corrections: A Tool To Address Staff Sexual Misconduct In Community Correction Agencies, Brenda V. Smith, Nairi M. Simonian Jan 2007

Anti-Fraternization Policies In Community Corrections: A Tool To Address Staff Sexual Misconduct In Community Correction Agencies, Brenda V. Smith, Nairi M. Simonian

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This article outlines the different constitutional standards that courts apply when analyzing agency restrictions on relationships between ex-offenders and community corrections staff. The article concludes with recommendations about how agencies might develop constitutional policies in this area.


Integrity In Jail Operations: Addressing Employee/Inmate Relationships, Brenda V. Smith, Nairi M. Simonian Jan 2006

Integrity In Jail Operations: Addressing Employee/Inmate Relationships, Brenda V. Smith, Nairi M. Simonian

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Jails often struggle with how to ensure the integrity of operations by establishing policies aimed at governing employee relationships with individuals who are under the supervision of a criminal justice agency. Agencies need to balance their legitimate interests with employees’ basic rights to associate. This article discusses case law around this issue and makes recommendations about how to construct agency policies in this area.