An analytic model for capacity planning of prisons in the Netherlands

A.A.N. Ridder, R. Korporaal, R. Dekker, P. Kloprogge

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    Abstract

    In this paper we describe a decision support system developed to help in assessing the need for various types of prison cells. In particular we predict the probability that a criminal has to be sent home because of a shortage of cells. The problem is modelled through a queuing network with blocking after service. The main objective of our study is to describe our analytical method and an approximate algorithm to solve this network. Through simulation studies we evaluate our method. Both the analytic and the simulation tool are elements of the decision support system. © 2000 Operational Research Society Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1228-1237
    Number of pages10
    JournalThe Journal of the Operational Research Society
    Volume51
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2000

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