Georgia Department of Corrections, female offender population

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | FEMALE OFFENDER POPULATION

Overview
3,904 female offenders Nine percent of the total state prison population Fastest growing population Recidivism rate approximately 19%
FACTS Children of female offenders are seven times more likely to become incarcerated than those of the non-incarcerated females Female offenders report leaving behind one to ten children in the care of others during incarceration Pathways to crime include a long history of sexual and/or physical abuse, unhealthy relationships, substance abuse Approximately 50% have been physically abused Approximately 45% have a history of sexual abuse Drugs were involved in 75% of the female convictions
Female Facilities
LEE ARRENDALE STATE PRISON, Alto Diagnostic Facility
Opened in 1951 and renovated in 1999 Special mission facility with a capacity of 1,476 All female offenders entering the State system must come
through the facility for the diagnostic process Each offender is evaluated by medical, mental health and
receive academic testing to determine placement
Probation Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (PRSAT)
Only female PRSAT program in the state Six month, four-phase program Program utilized extensively by the judicial court system
Arrendale Transitional Center 117-bed center located at on property Program allows offenders, who are within approximately 24 months of release, to work in the community to obtain employment, transportation and safe and affordable housing for themselves and family once released
Mental Health Program Approximately 60% of the population receives mental health services

Maintains a Supportive Living unit for Level III and Level IV offenders who are unable to function appropriately in the general population setting
Academic Education Consists of Special Education, Literacy, Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED GED passing rate is 88%
Vocational Training Woodworking, small engine repair, auto body repair and paint, auto mechanics, detailing, cosmetology, Guide Dog (VISION) and equine rescue program Additionally, the facility operates a 600-acre farm with a full scale swine and cattle operation
Fire Station No. 1 Nation's only all female fire fighting team Consists of 12 firefighters Firefighters receive State of Georgia certification Responds to an average of 100 calls per year Serves Banks, Habersham and White counties and has an automatic aid contract with the city of Baldwin
Contract Details Provides six contract details to cities of Clayton, Toccoa
and Demorest; and counties of Habersham, Stephens and Raburn
Under Death Sentence (UDS) Houses the one female offender in the system who currently is under death sentence
PULASKI STATE PRISON, Hawkinsville Opened in 1994 and renovated in 1998 Medium security facility with a capacity of 1223 Host facility for Bleckley Probation Detention Center
Mental Health Program Approximately 54% of the population at the facility is classified as Level II Mental Health
Academic Programs Consists of ABE, Literacy, Title I (class for all offenders under 21) and GED GED passing rate is 81.25%
Substance Abuse Programs AA/NA Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Motivation for Change Behavior Stabilization and Celebrate Recovery Assists drug and alcohol dependent offenders remain sober

Vocational Training General clerk, law and library aides, cosmetology, culinary arts, graphic arts, computer technology, customer service, food service, horticulture, laundry services, grounds keeper, custodial maintenance, vehicle maintenance, plumbing, garment worker and equine rescue program
Contract Details Provides two details to the city of Hawkinsville and Cochran Hawkinsville detail is a non-revenue contract
EMANUEL WOMEN'S FACILITY, Swainsboro Opened in 1996 and renovated in 2011 Medium security facility with a population capacity of 532 Host facility for Emanuel Probation Detention Center
Mental Health Programs Approximately 50% of the population is classified as Level II Mental Health
Academic Education Consists of Literacy, ABE and GED GED passing rate is 83%
Vocational Training Cosmetology, custodial maintenance, grounds maintenance, laundry, small appliance repair, building maintenance and repair, general clerk, food preparation, baker, cook apprentice, car detail and kitchen helper
Contract Details Provides 18 inside details. No outside details.
WHITWORTH FEMALE FACILITY, Hartwell Opened in 2013 Medium security facility with a capacity of 442
Mental Health Programs Approximately 43% of the population is classified as Level II Mental Health
Academic Education Consists of ABE and GED
Vocational Training Cosmetology programming pending On the Job Training (OJT) programs pending
Contract Details Provides 11 details to the cities of Hartwell, Elberton, Lavonia, Bowersville/Canon and Royston; and the counties of Madison, Hart, Elbert and Oglethorpe Roving 1 and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) details Roving detail works in various government building DNR detail works at various state parks in area

WEST CENTRAL INTEGRATED TREATMENT FACILITY, Zebulon
Opened in 2012 Medium security facility with a capacity of 194 Remissioned from a pre-release center to a female
integrated treatment facility in July 2012
Integrated Treatment Program Houses 138 female offenders with co-occuring disorders Nine month, four phase substance abuse recovery and mental health stabilization program provided by Spectrum Health Services Before release from program, the offender and field probation officer will develop an aftercare program within the offender's respective community
Inmate General Population Houses 46 female general population inmates who serve as the facility's primary workforce
Academic Education Consists of GED
Vocational Training Maintenance, food preparation, laundry services, grounds keeping and customer service are pending
Contract Details Provides three details assigned to State Offices South at Tift College, Offender Administration Unit and to the cities of Zebulon, Concord and Molena
WOMEN'S PROBATION DETENTION CENTER, Claxton Diagnostic Facility
Opened in 1992 Only female probation detention center in the State All detainees entering the facility arrive by the county
Sheriff's Department and are evaluated by medical, mental health and counseling staff to determine placement
Mental Health Programs Approximately 45% of the population is classified as Level II Mental Health
Academic Education Consists of ABE and GED
Contract Details Provides ten details to the cities of Claxton, Richmond Hill, Vidalia, Pembroke, Glennville; and the counties of Tattnall, Evans and Bryan Special details include: Joe Kennedy Farms detail operates the Grits Mill and provides corn meal products for all Department of Corrections facilities Food service details provide meals for Smith Transitional Center residents and the Evans County Jail

10/2013