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Article: Prisons: partners with the community. (North County Correctional Facility in Sangus, California) (Focus on Corrections) (Cover Story)
- Article from:
- The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
- Article date:
- October 1, 1993
- Author:
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In general, the public views correctional facilities as a necessary evil. Even so, most citizens do not want one built in their communities. Prisons can, however, create a solid economic base in a community, while creating a suitable environment for those on both sides of the wall.
The North County Correctional Facility (NCCF), located north of Los Angeles in Sangus, California, serves as an example of a prison that provides a more livable approach for all those involved with the facility. The philosophy underlying the design and construction of the facility radically departs from the traditional way of viewing prisons. Overall, the NCCF was not built as a place where ...