[§353D-1]  Findings and purpose.  The
legislature finds and declares that maintaining an inmate's family and
community relationships is an effective correctional technique which reduces
recidivism.  The legislature further finds that enhancing visitor services
increases the frequency and quality of visits, thereby discouraging violent
prisoner activity; and that the location of prisons and the lack of services to
assist visitors presently impedes visiting. [L 1987, c 251, pt of §1]