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Powledge (B2)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2007

Unit Full Name:  Louis C. Powledge Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  July 1982

Total Employees:  290

Security Employees:  194

Non-Security Employees:  60

Windham Education Employees:  7

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 28; Mental Health = 1

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  816

Custody Levels Housed:  G2, G3, Security Detention, Outside Trusty

Approximate Acreage:  20,528 (Co-located with Coffield, Gurney, Michael, and Beto)

Agricultural Operations:  Powledge, Beto, Coffield, Gurney, and Michael work in cooperation: Feed mill and Grain Storage, Farm Shop, Cow/Calf Operation, Poultry Laying Operation, Swine Farrowing/Nursery/Finishing Operations, Pork Processing Plant, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Edible and Field Crops, and Unit Garden.

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Metal Fabrication Plant

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  None

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services with 57 wheelchair accommodated cells and 14-bed infirmary. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Type I Geriatric Facility. Chronic care clinic available. All services on a single level, including assisted disability services (ADS) showers and CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing; Painting and Decorating; Welding; Trinity Valley Community College Vocational: Auto Body; Welding

Additional Programs/Services:  Faith-Based Dormitory, Administrative Segregation Protective Custody Video Initiative, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Life Decisions Program, Peer Education, Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city and county agencies and the Texas Department of Transportation.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Mentoring, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities