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This is a 36-hour training program for 2-person teams from states. The program will concentrate on the methods, practices, and procedures needed to effectively manage small-sc...

This training applies to jails, prisons, and community corrections agencies alike. It focuses on building an agencys capacity to implement a locally owned and administered CIT...

This 32-hour training program teaches the importance of in-depth planning before starting facility design.

This 36 hour program helps participants enhance their skills in areas essential to effective leadership and administration of a correctional institution.

With NIC’s hands-on, onsite training, gain the experience of auditing out-of-state institutions of various security levels and missions. This 36-hour training program suppleme...

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Women and girls enter the criminal justice system with distinct and unique health care needs. Most are in their child bearing years, may have children, many are victims of abu...

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National Directory of Programs for Women with Criminal Justice Involvement

Decatur Correctional Center

Location

Decatur Correctional Center
2310 East Mound Road
Decatur, Illinois 62524
Phone: (217) 877-0353
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Available Programs

Reunification Program

Women must have a non-violent offense and must meet the behavior contract.

Parent and Child Together (PACT) Program

Women who have children residing in the Cook County region are allowed to participate.

Moms and Babies Program

Pregnant women who will parole or be released within two years of acceptance in the program.

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