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Wainwright (EA)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 1999

Unit Full Name:  J. Dale Wainwright Unit

Family Liaison Coordinator:  Deborah Phillips

Date Unit Established or On Line:  April 1917

Total Employees:  423

Security Employees:  297

Non-Security Employees:  93

Windham Education Employees:  12

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 18; Mental Health = 3

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  2,464

Custody Levels Housed:  G1-G4, Security Detention, Transient

Approximate Acreage:  12,789

Agricultural Operations:  Cow/Calf and Heifer Development Operations, Egg Laying Operation, Farm Shop, Feed mill and Grain Storage, Edible and Field Crops, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Swine Farrowing/Nursery/Finishing Operations

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Garment Factory

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  None

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, and CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Engine Performance); Painting and Decorating; Lee College Academic; Lee College Vocational: Food Service Preparation; Advanced Food Service Preparation

Additional Programs/Services:  Faith-Based Dormitory, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Peer Education, Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, Crime Stoppers, GO KIDS Initiative

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city agencies and local school districts.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Parent Training, Support Groups, Mentoring, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, Post-Release Housing