Jefferson Correctional Institution

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arhunt Posted: 07-30-2007 8:38 PM

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1050 Big Joe Road Monticello, Florida
32344-0430

(850) 342-0500
FAX: (850) 997-0973
E-Mail: jeffersonci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(850) 342-0385

Directions: From I-10 take Exit 225 to (US-19 North) approximately 2 miles, turn right on County Road 158, go approximately 5 miles, turn left on Big Joe Road at (Green Jefferson C.I. sign and dirt road), go approximately 1.5 miles. Institution is on the left.

Historical Information: Initially built to house male inmates, this facility's mission was changed in 1990 to house adult female inmates. On October 1999, Jefferson's mission was changed back to housing male inmates.

Total Staff (on 1/07):  247

Academic Programs:

• Adult Basic Education
• General Education Development
• Mandatory Literacy Program

Vocational Programs:

• None at this time

Wellness Education Services:

• Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
• Wellness Education
• Sports Leagues
• Aerobics
• Weight Training

Library Services:

• Library Program
• Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

• Modality II Alt

Chaplaincy Services:

• Chapel Library Program
• Prison Fellowship Quarterly
• Religious Education
• T.D. Jakes Satellite Location
• Way Home Bridge Builders
• Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• Batterer's Intervention

Other Ongoing Programs:

• Corrections Distance Learning Network
• Transition Skills Program