The Role of Conservation Camps Objectives Define Conservation

The Role of Conservation Camps

Objectives Define Conservation Camp Goals Name 5 camps located within NDOC Determine which camp is the most Rural camp in NDOC Define Rural (as defined by NDOC) Describe educational programs available at camps Define highway clean-up Only non-violent Inmates Define minimum custody inmate Explain the differences between camp searches and facility searches Do minimum custody inmates have more rights than other Inmates

Camp Goals Minimum custody camps were designed to assist in the housing of lower level non-violent Inmates, and to support in the rehabilitation while helping them return to society.

Task of a Camp Housing for short term offenders. Housing for less restrictive offenders. Placement in rural Nevada for area work crews. Provide NDF with available work crews as needed. Provide housing for offenders in a less than institutional setting. Give offenders opportunities to work and develop job skills. Maintaining custody and control of offenders.

Minimum Custody Inmate NRS 209. 131 AR 521 Definition: Minimum custody is for inmates who represent a limited potential to misbehave or who represent a low risk to escape without the presence of a secure perimeter. Inmates must meet the following criteria to qualify to minimum custody: Have a total risk factor score (RFS) of 11 points or less. Be within 36 months of probable release from NDOC custody. Have performed assigned duties in a faithful or orderly manner

OFFENDERS BY CUSTODY LEVEL 2012 Minimum Medium Close Maximum Total 1 , 992 16. 30% 7 , 368 60. 29% 2 , 563 20. 97% 298 2. 44% 1 2, 221 100. 00%

Camp Information 1 Boot Camp 10 Camps

Camp Inmate Programs GED High School Diploma DUI Classes Anger Management Narcotics Anonymous Alcohol Anonymous College courses New Beginnings (Re-entry) 305 DUI Program (AR 523)

Average Daily Inmate Cost 2012 Institution……………. $57. 90 Remote Camps…………………. $41. 76 Non-Remote Camp……………. $36. 99 Transitional Housing. . ……………$68. 53 Restitution Center. ………………$48. 47 Average (inclusive of all costs) $50. 73

Staff Responsibility Security Property Laundry Culinary Maintenance (Facility and Vehicles) Medical Communications Transportation Visiting Budgets Ensure all camp rules are enforced consistently Ensure all responsibilities of offenders are enforced Productivity of Offenders

Classification Inmate housing Sentence structure Parole and Probation Grievance Inmate Personal Issues Job Assignments

State Camps 1978 to present Stewart Conservation Camp (1978 & 1995) Pioche Conservation Camp (1980) Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp (1983)/Boot Camp (1991) Wells Conservation Camp (1984) Ely Conservation Camp (1985) Humboldt Conservation Camp (1986) Carlin Conservation Camp (1987) Jean Conservation Camp (1988)

State Camps 1978 to present Tonopah Conservation Camp (1991) Silver Springs Conservation Camp (1991) (2003) Closed

Rural Definition: Thesaurus - country, not urban State – Any Institution or facility not located within a major metropolis

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