Warden’s Proximity in Relation to Disciplinary Infractions and Attempted Suicides: a National Survey

51 wardens in U.S. correctional institutions responded to a survey about inmate behaviors & the physical location of the warden’s offices with respect to the institution & inmate crowdedness. Warden’s responses also included information about how often they visited &/or inspected inmate housing areas. It was found that there were significantly more inmate disciplinaries & attempted suicides reported in institutions with outside warden offices compared to those with inside warden offices. (5 refs)