| The classification of inmate populations is an integral part of the operations of any corrections department. The inmate classification system in Ohio existed for over thirteen years without any validation or major changes. Significant changes in the prison system and sentencing structure mandated an examination of the current classification system. The present study attempted to validate the current classification instruments for the male inmate population. New classification instruments were constructed and implemented in Ohio. A comparison of the old and new instruments will be presented, along with discussion of the methodology and statistics used to create the new classification instruments. A brief analysis of the impact of the new instruments on the prison system will be discussed. |
Updated 05/20/2006