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1 results foundAuthor: Brown, Gregory P. Title: Anti-Corruption Models and Elimination of Staff Involvement in Trafficking Contraband in Correctional Settings: Review of the Current Literature Summary: A structured review of international and Canadian studies and reports on anti-corruption models and correctional staff involvement in contraband was undertaken, spanning the years 2000 - 2018. At the international, national and institutional level, there is little empirical evidence that multipurpose or specialized anti-corruption models and agencies are effective in significantly reducing the prevalence of corrupt behaviour in public institutions. Similarly, there is little empirical evidence that specialized units within institutions, including police organizations and correctional systems, have been effective in significantly reducing staff involvement in corrupt behaviour. The ineffectiveness of anti-corruption strategies derives from their lack of evidence-based foundation in behavioural theory. The results of experimental studies of corrupt behaviour show that (1) paying what are perceived to be "fair salaries" reduces engagement in corrupt behaviour, (2) staff rotation can be effective in reducing involvement in corrupt behaviour, (3) increasing the probability of detection can be effective in reducing corruption, (4) imposing severe penalties for engaging in corrupt behaviour can be effective, (5) offering a reward for "whistleblowing", and an independent, top-down, confidential investigation process can be effective in mitigating corruption, and (6) increasing transparency and monitoring of public funds reduces corruption. In combination with evidenced-based behavioural strategies to deter or prevent corrupt behaviour by individuals, the institutional environment must provide a context that provides a clear code of conduct for staff, tools for the detection, reporting, investigation and prosecution of corrupt behaviour, and effective means of oversight and transparency. Reducing the individual motivation to engage in corrupt behaviour and establishing effective guardianship of the environment though monitoring, detection, investigation and prosecution may significantly reduce the prevalence of corrupt behaviour. Control of contraband is made especially challenging by the porous nature of correctional environments, the criminal orientation of the population under supervision, and the complex relationship between demand for and supply of contraband in correctional settings. Involvement of correctional staff in trafficking in contraband makes up only a small proportion of the contraband market in correctional environments. Aggressive supply-side strategies for detecting and seizing contraband may cause conflict and increase incentives for suppliers to engage in the market. New technologies including drones are a challenge for contraband control. Details: Ottawa: Correctional Service of Canada, 2018. 46p. Source: Internet Resource: 2018 Nš R-415: Accessed April 4, 2019 at: http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2018/scc-csc/PS83-3-415-eng.pdf Year: 2018 Country: Canada URL: http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2018/scc-csc/PS83-3-415-eng.pdf Shelf Number: 155343 Keywords: Contraband Correctional Officers Prison Contraband Prison Corruption Workplace Corruption |