|
|
|
|
Region 2 Gratiot
County
|
|
Warden Nick J. Ludwick
8201 N. Croswell Road
St. Louis, MI 48880
Current jobs in St. Louis
|
TELEPHONE: (989) 681-4361
OPENED: 1990
AGE LIMIT: Males, 17 and older
SECURITY LEVEL: Secure Level I
|
General
This minimum-security prison is sited on 40 acres of land in the northeast section of St. Louis, in Gratiot County. It consists of separate buildings for administration, food services, education, maintenance, storage and prisoner housing. There are eight separate housing units contained in four buildings. Each unit houses up to 150 prisoners in a dormitory-style setting. Modular units have been placed in the facility to provide space for programs and prisoner property storage.
Programming
Pre-release preparation, psychological counseling, Strategies for Thinking Productively (STP is a cognitive restructuring program) and substance-abuse treatment are offered. Other programs and services include general and law library, hobbycraft, religious services, recreation programs, and a barbershop.
An academic and vocational program offers educational opportunities. Vocational programs are offered in the areas of custodial maintenance technology, business education technology, horticulture, and building trades. Academic classes are offered in adult basic education and general education development.
Prisoners are provided with on-site routine medical and dental care. Serious problems are treated at the department's Duane L. Waters Health Care in Jackson, and emergencies are referred to the local hospital.
Security
The facility is surrounded by two fences, with razor-ribbon wire on the side and top of the exterior fence. The perimeter is also monitored by an electronic detection system. The perimeter of the facility is patrolled by armed personnel. Surveillance cameras are also used.
|
|
Printer Friendly
Text Version 
Email Page
