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Wisconsin Correctional Center System
MISSION STATEMENTPrepare inmates for a safe and successful reintegration into the community.
SPECIAL HISTORICAL NOTES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION The Wisconsin Correctional Center System (WCCS), one of the 20 DOC institutions, is a decentralized network of 13 separate minimum-security facilities located across the state.
ANNUAL REPORTS Additional information on WCCS can be found in their annual reports.
WCCS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What are the Correctional Centers Like? - Each of the correctional centers is unique because of its historic development and geographic location. The correctional centers are similar in that each is small in size (58 to 282 inmates) and are operationally self-contained. Inmates are housed in single, double, or multiple occupant rooms. The inmates have general access to the facility's building and the grounds during designated hours of the day. Some of the correctional centers serve a specific program or population need; such as drug and alcohol treatment, education or boot camp type programming. Others have a primary focus of work experience and work crew participation.
What Types of Inmates are Housed in the Correctional Centers? - All inmates housed in correctional centers are convicted felons who are under the care and custody of the Department of Corrections. All inmates are classified minimum security based upon criteria which includes factors; offense and sentence structure, prison adjustment, risk of escape and/or outstanding warrants or detainers. Felony probationers/parolees are sometimes placed in the centers as an alternative to revocation when there have been violations of community supervision.
What is the Purpose of the Correctional Centers? - The inmates begin the transition process back to society while at the correctional centers. Inmates living at the centers continue in treatment and/or education, performing restorative justice through community service as part of a community work crew, earning money on community work release, and establishing appropriate residence release plans. Inmates are offered the opportunity of increased responsibility and begin making decisions for themselves while in the correctional centers.
How is Inmate Programming in the Correctional Centers Different from other Traditional Institutions? - Programming at the correctional centers is directed toward release and living in the community. Some inmates have work responsibilities to maintain the correctional center. Many inmates are placed on supervised community work crews while others earn the privilege of a work release placement. All inmates on work release pay income taxes, pay room, board and transportation, child support and restitution owed to victims. It also provides them with the opportunity to save money for release. Correctional centers continue inmate treatment programming, education, religious opportunities, family reintegration and leisure activities.
How are Correctional Centers Staffed? - All centers have an onsite superintendent, assistant superintendent(s), social worker(s), program assistant(s), and correctional officers, and most have a maintenance mechanic and food production workers. Some correctional centers with specific program missions also have a program supervisor(s), work release coordinator and teacher(s).
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