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Terrell (R3)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2003

Unit Full Name:  C. T. Terrell Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  September 1983

Total Employees:  466

Security Employees:  345

Non-Security Employees:  81

Windham Education Employees:  8

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 30; Mental Health = 2

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  1,603

Custody Levels Housed:  G1-G3, Outside Trusty

Approximate Acreage:  14,667 (Co-located with Ramsey and Stringfellow); (Additional 2,200 leased acres)

Agricultural Operations:  Terrell, Ramsey, and Stringfellow work in cooperation: Cotton Gin, Cow/Calf Operation, Edible and Field Crops, Farm Shop, Fresh Vegetable Cannery, Grain Dryer/Storage, Alfalfa Dehydrator, Swine Finishing Operation, Security Horses, and Security Pack Canines.

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Southern Region Mechanical Shop

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Southern Region Offender Transportation; Office of the Inspector General Regional Headquarters

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Infirmary with 12 assisted living beds. Telemedicine, Digital Medical Services (DMS), and audiology available. Type I Geriatric Facility. 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: Electrical Trades; Welding

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 county agencies.

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