Dear Jail Administrators,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Kyle Ward and I am a professor and researcher in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Northern Colorado. I am conducting a national study to build a database of information on jails throughout the United States, with the goal of understanding both rural and urban jails, their operational challenges, programming availability, and reentry-related services.
We are seeking one administrator from each facility to complete a brief online survey that will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. Your participation will provide valuable insights into the realities of jail management and contribute to a better understanding of the corrections landscape across the country.
Survey Link:
Click here to participate
Survey Deadline:
📅 The survey will close on March 2, 2025
Survey Topics Include:
✔ Staffing and retention challenges
✔ Inmate services and mental health care
✔ Programming and reentry efforts
✔ Collaboration with external agencies
✔ Operational challenges and policy needs
Why Participate?
- Your responses will help researchers identify trends and challenges in jail operations.
- Findings from this study may support future policy recommendations and inform resource allocation.
- All responses are confidential -no administrator will be individually identified.
Participation Details:
- The survey is completely voluntary, and you may skip any question or exit at any time.
- No personal identifying information is collected, and data will be reported in aggregate form only.
- The survey should take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to me at kyle.ward@unco.edu or (970) 351-1072.
Your insights are invaluable, and I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration in contributing to this research.
Best regards,
Kyle C. Ward, Ph.D
Professor
Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Northern Colorado
Candelaria Hall 2249B
Campus Box 147
Greeley, CO 80639
O: 970-351-1072