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Furihflf reproduction outside 01 the NCJRS system requires permis' Points of view or opinions stated in this document are aion of the copyright owner. those of the author(s) and do not represent the official position or policies of the U. S. Department of Justice. -----~"..---,---------------------- 1979 ANl~UAL REPORT National Institute of Justice United States Department of Justice Washington, D. C. 20531 1/12/84 ",. • The real problem facing prisoners is the reaffirmation of their humanity to be exposed and stimulated within the prison environment. -Robert Gunning THlE HONORABLE BILL CLINTON GOVERNOR STATE OF ARKANSAS I I j I~ - --- - ---~ F rom th~ Director T able of Contents I. Introduction............................................................................... 3 II. Institutional Services August 28, 1980 a. Cummins Unit ...................................................................... 7 b. Tucker Unit ........................................................................ 8 c. Women's Unit ................................ r' r ',=+" q' t""1i .(•. ,~;................... 9 The Honorable Bill Clinton • • • 1i \-., t... hR f.. '" .;'" Governor of Arkansas d. DiagnostIc Unit ....................... : ..................... : ..- ..................... 10 State Capitol e. Benton Work Release and Pre-Release Center .......................................... 11 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 f. Blytheville Work Release Center ........ : .........~~? ... L .. 1~);.(i ..................... 12 g. Booneville Beef Production Center .......... Jh 'f!;! . .. 12 Dear Governor Clinton: <r't_ Q S;' 1i:ACP'rJ ,..... h. Agriculture Division ....................... :-. ~: ......u '.~ :'~'. :'. '.' ... ,.~.. ~.~ ................ 15 , It is my honor and pleasure to submit to you the 1979 Annual i. Medical Services ......................' ................................ 'i' . .. 16 , ''''' . ~ .. Report of the Arkansas Department of Correction. This report j. Food Service/Institutional Warehouses ................................................. 17 summarizes the efforts and achievements of the Department of Correction in the various areas of operation. HI. Special Services During the past year, the Department has successfully met its a. Community Services ................................................................ 19 mission of: providing for the protection of free society; b. Volunteer Services .................................................................. 20 providing a safe and humane environment for staff and inmates; c. Legal Services ...................................................................... 20 strengthening the work ethic through the teaching of good work habits; and providing opportunities for inmates to improve d. ADC School District ................................................................ 21 spiritually, mEntally, physically, vocationally, academically, e. Mental Health ...................................................................... 21 and recreationally. f. Vocational Training .................................................................. 22 Because of the consistantly increasing inmate population, our g. ADC Training Division ............................................................... 23 institutional capacities are nearly maximized. The highest h. Probation and Parole Services ......................................... ,........... 24-25 levels of professionalism on the part of the staff, fiscal efficiency, and innovative program planning will be required IV. Support Services for managing this expanding population. a. Research, Planning and Management Services .......................................... 28 r personally appreciate your continued support and assistance. b. Industry Division .................................................................... 28 I also want to thank all of the employees of the state correc c. Business Management ......... ,................................................. " 29.30 tional system for their dedication and hard work and the Board d. Construction Division. .. .. .. .. 31.32 of Correction for their guidance and support. Respectfully, V. 1979 Employee Awards .................................................................... 34 jffMJ.-9;~40 VI. 1979 Arkansas Prison Rodeo .................. , . .. 36 Vernon G. Housewri Di rector VGH:ec __ r~"-----' ____ ~ ___ .----.- ~ .T. -~-~------ I RICHARD E. GRIFFIN I CHAIRMAN ~ ~ BOARD OF CORRECTION VERNON G. HOUSEWRIGHT DIRECTOR A. L LOCKHART ASST. DIRECTOR INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES EULADORSEY THOMAS H. WORTHAM JOHN ELROD VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY MEMBER A.B. HERVEY R.H.SMITH BOB FLETCHER SHARON JOHN EMBREE BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MOONE-JOCHUMS PERSONNEL MANAGER ADMINISTRA TOR ADMINISTRA TOR ADMINISTRA TOR ADMINISTRATOR RESEARCH, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SERVICES GEORGE BREWER TIM BALTZ LINDA PHILUPS JOYCE PATTERSON ASSISTANT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRA TIVE ADMINISTRATIVE TO mE DIRECTOR TO mE DIRECTOR ASSISTANT ASSISTANT WILLIAM J. BEVIS JAMES R. RHODES, HI FLOYD JOHNSON MEMBER EX-OFFICIO MEMBER ADVISORY MEMBER --5- Cummins Unit '! H Treatment programs include counseling for veierans benefits, ',\ substance abuse, family relations, therapeutic community, religious activities, and legal decisions. f N Vocational training courses which are CITA funded are offered for § the inmates. The following courses vary from 23 to 43 weeks in length and have a maximum of 15 students per class: Farm T Equipment Mechanics; Furniture Repair; Welding; Diesel Engine Mechanics; Building Maintenance; and Small Engine Mechanics. H During 1979, 122 inmates received training in vocational education. The Arkansas Department,of Correction School District enables 1f the inmates to complete their high school education while incarcerated. Those inmates who score below the fourth grade level U are automatically assigned to compulsory classes. Other inmates are placed in G .E.D. classes upon request. College correspondence courses can also be taken if the inmate(s) desire. During 1979 an lr average of 54D inmates attended classes and 147 G.E.D. diplomas II Cummins Unit were awarded. 0 The Cummins Unit's goals are to maintain a safe, healthy N environment in which an inmate can begin the process of rehabilitation. This is accomplished by maintaining proper custody, A modern day work programs, academic and vocational education programs, and treatment programs which effect a change in the lL inmate's behavior. The Cummins Unit's objectives are to maintain self sufficient agriculture and industry programs, to meet safety and sanitation programs, to employ all employable inmates, and to develop a professional and trained staff. § The Cummins Unit is under the administration of Warden Cowan E and Assistant Wardens Larry Norris and Dareld Kerby. The IR Cummins Unit employs appoximately 209 staff. V Arkansas Prison Rodeo Charlot Races Extracurricular programs include such activities as the inmate band ! whic)-t plays at a variety of functions; the ADC Prison Rodeo which is held on the Cummins grounds; and public services such as C providing aid in clean-up of disaster areas. IE S Warden Henry Cowan All inmates at the Cummins Unit are involved in one or m0re of the work and treatment programs. -7- -----~,------- -- - Tucker Unit Women's Unfit E.e T L:C Ker emt IS located approxImately twenty miles northeast of p.:.; B.~.;'!. :~ Jefferson County' on 4,500 acres of agriculturai land. The residents must be of Class I or Class" status and in good E:::; ~n:: :;as a capac;r~' 01676 inmates, and is primarily for young standing with eighteen (18) months or less to serve before their fIrs: .::;!!E;,ders v;ho \~'ere under 21 years of age at the time of their parole eligibility date. :r".:arCErat'.on A complete renovation of the Tucker Unit has been c:nder cor.str:.xtlon for aprroximately three years. The educational The average class attendance is ten (10) residents. Upon parole, the ..::assrourr:s. ;IDrarl':. administrative section, laundry, central shower institution assists