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Ferguson (FE)

ACA Accredited Unit Since August 2000

Unit Full Name:  Jim Ferguson Unit

Family Liaison Coordinator:  Polly Hannon

Date Unit Established or On Line:  June 1962

Total Employees:  364

Security Employees:  246

Non-Security Employees:  79

Windham Education Employees:  26

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 11; Mental Health = 2

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  2,417

Custody Levels Housed:  G1-G5,Security Detention, Transient

Approximate Acreage:  4,355

Agricultural Operations:  Edible and Field Crops, Farm Shop, Bull Management Center, Swine Farrowing/Nursery/Finishing Operations, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Facility; Mop and Broom 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), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Culinary Arts; Electrical Trades; Mill & Cabinetmaking; Small Engine Repair; Welding; Diversified Career Preparation - Food Services; Lee College Vocational: Data Processing; Cabinet Making

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

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city and county agencies and the local school district.

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