Lawtey Correctional Institution is a state correctional facility in Florida. It's capacity is 832 and it houses adult males. It's population can be browsed here: Lawtey Correctional Institution Population and the inmate locator is here: Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Locator Lawtey CI is a Faith- and Character-Based Institution. According to the Department of Corrections web site, the Faith- and Character-Based Initiative is:a bold and innovative effort to reduce recidivism and disciplinary infractions in correctional institutions by offering character-based programming in a positive environment to inmates committed to inner transformation. Without regard to religion, this initiative offers inmates a variety of activities and classes (both religious and secular) focused on personal growth and character development.In 2003, two female corrections officers who worked at Lawtey CI sued the Department of Corrections for sexual harassment, claiming they were asked to perform sex acts by their superiors.
Without additional cost to the state, this initiative employs residential clustering to concentrate program offerings among like-minded inmates, utilizes mentors and provides an open public forum for community volunteers interested in making a difference in inmates' lives. Volunteer programming is rich with positive reinforcement designed to help inmates take well-defined steps toward mature and responsible living. The exciting news is this young initiative is already working. As an example, we are starting to see substantially lower disciplinary rates.
Faith- and Character-Based Programs
An Infusion of Religious Funds In Fla. Prisons (washingtonpost.com)
Two Women File Suit Against the Dept. of Corrections for Sexual Harassment
Some great photographs of Lawtey CI: http://www.oysterboyreview.com/archived/12/bednarek-dietz.html
Lawtey CI on Insideprison.com
Lawtey CI DOC Page
Lawtey Correctional Institution Discussions at Prison Talk Online: http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-85424.html
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