CRS-32 34. Oswald, Russell J. Attica-My Story, p. 84. 35. Ibid., p. 85. 36. American Correctional Association. Riots and Disturbances. College Park, Md., American Correctional Association, 1970, p. 45. 37. Special Commission on Attica. Report, p. 220-223. See also Oswald, Russell G., Attica-My Story, p. 85-92. 38. Oswald, Russell G. Attica-My Story, p. 88. 39. Select Committee on Crime. American Prisons in Turmoil (Part II), 40. Ibid. 41. Ibid., p. 694. 42. Special Commission on Attica. 43. Select Committee on Crime. Report, p. 233-235. P. 693. American Prisons in Turmoil (Part II), p. 694. 54. Badillo, Herman and Haynes, Milton. A Bill of No Rights: Attica and the American Prison System. New York, Outerbridge and Lazard, Inc., 1972, p. 82. CRS-33 55. Select Committee on Crime. P. 942. American Prisons in Turmoil (Part II), 56. Badillo, Herman and Haynes, Milton. A Bill of No Rights, p. 84. 57. Ibid., P. 85. 58. Special Commission on Attica. Report, p. 277-280. 59. Badillo, Herman and Haynes, Milton. A Bill of No Rights, p. 87. 60. Select Committee on Crime. p. 698. American Prisons in Turmoil (Part II), 61. Special Commission on Attica. Report, p. 369-370. 62. Note: The McKay Commission found that firearms had been used in the retaking of the cellblocks September 9. See its report, p. 188-193. 63. Select Committee on Crime. American Prisons in Turmoil (Part II), P. 698. 68. Blumenthal, Ralph. Dunne Supports Attack on Attica. New York Times, September 20, 1971: 29. 69. Fraser, C. Gerald. Governor Scored by Black Leaders. New York Times, September 25, 1971: 16 70. Rockefeller Move Upsets Clergy; Unrest Spreads to Other Prisons. Washington Post, September 14, 1971: A4. 71. Charlton, Linda. Deaths Decried; Critics Disagree. New York Times, September 14, 1971: 30. 72. Badillo, Herman and Haynes, Milton. A Bill of No Rights, p. 101. CRS-34 73. Ibid., p. 96 74. Farrell, William E. Rockefeller Secs a Plot at Attica. New York Times, September 14, 1971: 1, 30. 75. Rockefeller Move Upsets Clergy; Unrest Spreads to Other Prisons. Washington Post, September 14, 1971: 76. Ibid. A4. 77. Farrell, William E. Governor Defends Order to Quell Attica Uprising; Appoints Chief of Inquiry. New York Times, September 16, 1971: 1, 49. 78. Wiggins, Frederick. The McKay Report Tells It Like It Wasn't. National Review, v. 25, January 22, 1973: 699. 79. Farrell, William E. Rockefeller Sees a Plot at Attica. New York Times, September 14, 1971: 30. 80. Farrell, William E. Governor Defends Order To Quell Attica Uprising; Appoints Chief of Inquiry. New York Times, September 16, 1971: 1. 81. Ibid., p. 1, 49. 82. Ibid., p. 49. 83. Ibid. 84. Select Committee on Crime. American Prisons in Turmoil (Part II), P. 702. 85. Ibid. 86. Special Commission on Attica. Report, p. 323, 325. 87. Ibid., p. 327. 88. Rockefeller Alters Decision on Attica. Washington Post, September 21, 1972: Al. 89. Congressional Research Service. Analysis, p. 112-114. APPENDIX CORRECTIONAL SERVICES IN NEW YORK STATE 1971-1973 A DIGEST OF PROGRESS AND CHANGE The Department of Correctional Services has made significant progress in meaningful operations, programs and activities since the tragic Attica riot of September, 1971. The direction and foundation of change and some movement toward change in the State's Correctional System had already been established well in advance of the riot. The failoving paurs highlight changes, improvements and innovations developed since the new Department of Correctional Services was established on January 1, 1971. JUNE 1974 FOOD SERVICE INPROVED The quality, teste and appearence of mcals served in State correctional institutions has been improved. Nutritional standards are above national correctional standards. The daily food expenditure per inmate has been increased!. Fresh or canned fruit is provided as often as possible; greater variety of snack foods are available in commisseries; and, "droppers" -- heating elements are allowed in cells for heating soups, coffee, water, etc. OUTSIDE MEDICAL CARE AUTHORIZED As a result of expanded temporary release legislation, inmates are now eligible for leaves of absence to undergo surgery or to receive medical and dental treatment not available in the correction facility. A complete survey of needed surgical treatment has been made and arrangements for such treatment have been completed. The Director of Medical Services has established a Houlth Advisory Resource Committee of prominent professionis to assist in developing improved medical and related care for inmates wihtin facilities or on an "out "patient basis. MINORITY STAFF ADDED Through an intensified minority recruiting program, aided by Federal funds, the Department has more than doubled the number of Black and Puerto Rican correction officers. In addition, the Department has recruited 19 minority staff members for counseling services positions in facilities. Previous to this program there were no minority group people in such positions, MAIL AND TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES EXTENDED Inmates nov enjoy the privilege of uncensored mail between themselves and their attorneys or public officials. This mail is checked only for possible contraband, in the inmate's presenez, and is not read. Inmates may now receive correspondence on a considerably loss-restricted basis. Many of the former restrictions which rigidly limited the flow of correspondence have been clincineted. Inmates at all Correctional Facilities are now allowed 5 to 10 minut: personal phone calls to parems, wives and other close family members and friends. Adivance approval of coct cells must be received from individuels the inmate will call. This program was initially started in May, 1972. VISITING PRIVILEGES IMPROVED Inmates visiting privileges have been personalized by the removal o. .creens between the inmate and the visito: in all State Correctional Facilities. Common-lave sponges have also been granted regular visiting privile, Piagapanth ginugaired orly of individu, 1 moking initic! visit to bailivies, Federal Ciant approved to provide transportation ɔnd lodging for i. Ngent families to visit facilities. A-1 40-185 O 74-88 |