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RJ Donovan
Last post 11-28-2007 1:02 PM by FreeJP. 2 replies.
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10-23-2007 8:20 PM
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Liferzwife
 
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As of noon today, RJD
was not threatened by the fire. The prison has been placed on modified program
because many staff are having difficulties getting to the institution due to
road closures or evacuation from their residences.
It is my understanding
that visiting has been cancelled until further notice mainly due to staff
vacancies and that the visiting hotline has been updated to reflect this new
information.
General Population
inmates are being afforded five minute emergency phone
calls.
An 800 number is being
established for inmates’ families and friends to access current information 24
hours per day. The number is 1-888-214-7744.
All other prisons in
the southern California area are operating without impact of the fires as of
mid-day.
I will provide you an
additional update tomorrow morning.
Nancy
Hardy
Division of Adult
Institutions
Terry Ann
TerryAnn@Reform3StrikesNow.org
http://www.kernvalleystateprison.info
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kvsp-delano2
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Old_Folsom_Prison_Info
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sanquentinhope
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Liferzwife
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Hi All,
I am back
after a couple hours of sleep.
Please share this number with inmates family and
friends who have concerns regarding what is going on here at the
RJDCF.
1-888-214-7744
We continue to be on modified program due the air
quality affecting our institution. We are still in no direct threat.
Take care and I will continue to keep you all
posted.
Kim Seibel, Lieutenant
Administrative Assistant/Public Information
Officer
Richard J. Donovan
Correctional Facility
480 Alta
Road
San Diego, CA 92179
Terry Ann
TerryAnn@Reform3StrikesNow.org
http://www.kernvalleystateprison.info
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kvsp-delano2
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Old_Folsom_Prison_Info
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sanquentinhope
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FreeJP
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- Northridge, CA
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480 Alta Road
San Diego, CA 92179
(619) 661-6500
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Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility - Mission Statement
The primary mission of the R. J. Donovan
Correctional Facility is to provide housing and supervision for inmates
classified as medium - high custody encompassing a Minimum Support
Facility, two Reception Center Facilities, one Level III General
Population Facility, and one Level IV, Sensitive Needs Yard. Designed
as a training and work-oriented facility, RJD provides comprehensive
vocational, academic and industrial programs.
Institution Details and Programs
In April 1989, the institution activated its
reception center program for incoming felons from local counties. The
reception center completes diagnostic tests, medical screening, and
literary assessments for classification to determine the inmate's
initial institutional placement.
The Institution Hearing Program (IHP) at R. J. Donovan is
designed to prepare inmates who are illegal immigrants for release to USINS
custody and the return to their native lands.
Voluntary and involuntary participants in the Amity program are provided
intensive substance abuse treatment and support during incarceration and parole.
CROP (Convicts Reaching Out to People) is a program for
juveniles. Inmates participate in a face-to-face approach with
juveniles explaining the downfalls of drug use, gang life, criminal activity, and how to avoid life in prison.
Religious services are provided for inmates of all
denominations. This includes Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish and
Native American
services. Currently, there are approximately 600 volunteers who are
actively involved with Kairos, Life in the Spirit seminars, Ramadan,
Bible College, Breaking Barriers, High Holy Days, Alternatives to
Violence, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous and RAPHA.
Institution Statistics
R. J. Donovan was opened July 1987, and covers 780
acres. As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:
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Number of custody staff:
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962
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Number of support services staff:
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391
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Total number of staff:
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1,353 | |
Designed Bedspace & Count
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Facility
Level
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Design
Capacity
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Count
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I
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200
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392
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III
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500
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1,104
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IV
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500
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1,124
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RC
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1,000
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2,142
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Firehouse
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8
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8
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Total
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2,208
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4,770 |
Special Historical Notes
The RJ Donovan Correctional Facility was named for
the late Assemblyman and Judge Richard J. Donovan, who sponsored
legislation to build a State Correctional Facility in the San Diego
area. However, the Honorable Donovan passed away before the institution
was built. INMATE PROGRAMS -
PIA: Bakery,
Laundry, Optical Lens Manufacturing, and Casual Shoe Factory.
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Vocational:
Cabinet Making, Machine Shop, Network Cable Technology, and Welding.
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Academic: Adult
Basic Education, High School/GED, Pre-Release, English as a Second Language,
Literacy Program, Limited College Courses, and Bridging.
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Other:
Community Service Crews, Youth Diversion, Religious, Arts in Corrections, Bicycle Refurbishing,
Victim Awareness, and Drug Treatment/Diversion.
VISITING HOURS 
Saturdays, Sundays and Designated Holidays* from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*New
Year's Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Happy Holidays to all of you and know that you and your loved ones are in my prayers this season.....
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