Desoto Annex Correctional Institution

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arhunt Posted: 1 Aug 2007 9:12 AM

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13617 S.E. Highway 70 Arcadia, Florida 34266-7800

(863) 494-3727
Suncom: 766-7100
FAX: (863) 494-1740
E-Mail: desotoci@ mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(863) 494-3727

Directions: Southbound: South of Tampa on I-75, turn right on Highway 70 at Exit 217. (Northbound traffic should take Exit 217A.) Take Highway 70 to Arcadia. Continue on Highway 70 past Arcadia for approximately 12 miles. Desoto Annex is located on the right.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1996 to house 941 inmates and all inmates were transferred from Desoto C.I. while it is being renovated. Desoto Work Camp and Arcadia Road Prison are under the supervision of Desoto Annex.

Total Staff (on 1/07):  436

Academic Programs:

• Adult Basic Education
• General Education Development
• Computer Assisted Instruction Lab
• Mandatory Literacy Program
• Special Education
• Title I

Vocational Programs:

• Welding Technology
• Cabinetmaking
• Masonry

Wellness Education Services:

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

Library Services:

• Library Program
• Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

• None at this time

Chaplaincy Services:

• Active T.D. Jakes Satellite
• Chapel Library Program
• Kairos Week-ends
• Prison Fellowship Quarterly
• Religious Education
• Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• None at this time

Other Ongoing Programs:

• Corrections Distance Learning Network
• Transition Skills Program