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Hightower (HI)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2002

Unit Full Name:  L.V. Hightower Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  March 1990

Total Employees:  335

Security Employees:  224

Non-Security Employees:  86

Windham Education Employees:  9

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 16; Mental Health = 0

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  1,384

Custody Levels Housed:  G1, G2, G4

Approximate Acreage:  394 (Co-located with Henley and Plane)

Agricultural Operations:  Hightower, Henley, and Plane work in cooperation: Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, and Unit Garden.

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Garment Factory

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Scent-Specific Canines

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, and chronic care clinics available. Four wheelchair-accommodated beds for SOTP and SOEP. Type I Geriatric Facility. All services are available on a single level, including assisted disability services (ADS) showers and CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by UTMB.

Special Treatment Programs:  Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP); Sex Offender Education Program (SOEP), Civil Commitment

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), Special Education, CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Construction Carpentry; Small Engine Repair

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

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

Volunteer Initiatives:  Literacy/Education, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, Family Visitation Center