ent improvements in the boot camp alternative to incarceration is the "Implementation of Three Demonstration Programs". In April of 1992 this program was introduced into three states Ohio, Colorado and Alabama. It combined a military-style environment with conditioning, rehabilitation and an aftercare program. This program catered to nonviolent youth between the ages of 13 to 18. It also has three phases that the inmates must successfully pass in order to complete their sentence. The first phase is selection (including screening and intake). This phase consisted of selecting inmates who have not been convicted of any of the following: murder, manslaughter, sex offenses, aggravated arson, felony assaults and kidnapping. All of the inmates are required to take a medical examination prior to entering the program due to the physically demanding environment. Alcohol and drug associated inmates were accepted as long as they were not addicted to these substances. " Each program consisted of a 3-month military-like residential phase followed by a community aftercare phase of up to 9 months." (Felker and Bourque 10) During their three-month stay at boot camp undisciplined inmates would be dealt with in several ways. "The punishments were fairly clear: for minor incidents, extra pushups or drill time sufficed; for major flagrant violations, suspension from the program and referral to juvenile court for disposition could result." (Felker and Bourque 10) During there boot camp stay various forms of rehabilitation accured. For instance a variety of uncomfortable duties would be assigned and their attention to detail would be rewarded. Cleaning and scrubbing a bathroom with a toothbrush was one of the common daily duties. One of most prestigious jobs was cleaning the front office with little or know supervision. Usually inmates who were in there last thirty days would receive this duty. Yelling was a verbally aggressive way of gettin...
