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arhunt Posted: 08-01-2007 10:00 AM

 Glades florida

500 Orange Avenue Circle
Belle Glade, Florida
33430-5222

(561) 829-1400
Suncom: 233-1400
FAX: (561) 992-1355
E-Mail: gladesci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(561) 829-1421

Directions: Take I-95 to West Palm Beach. Turn west onto Southern Boulevard. Drive approximately 42 miles to US-441 and turn left. Drive approximately ½ mile and entrance to institution will be on the right.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1932 as Florida Prison Farm #2. Inmates were sent from Florida Prison Farm #1 in Raiford to grow fresh vegetables for state institutions. In 1951 it was renamed Glades State Prison Farm. In 1961 it became Glades C.I. housing 500 adult male minimum, medium custody inmates. In 1970 it began accepting close custody inmates. Currently, this facility houses adult male inmates. Glades Work Camp, Loxahatchee Road Prison, West Palm Beach Work Release Center and Atlantic Work Release Center are under the supervision of Glades C.I.

Total Staff (on 1/07):  347

Type of Housing Units:
Open Bay Housing Units 1
Cell Housing Units 4
Room Housing Units 0
Total Capacity 859
Other Information:
Population Gender Male
Adult or Youthful Adult
Facility Level 5
Self Contained Housing Units No
Designated Confinement Space Yes
Custody Grades Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
Medical Grades 1 through 3
Psychological Grades 1 through 2
Wheelchair Capabilities No
Hearing Impaired Capabilities No

Academic Programs:

  • Volunteer Literacy

Vocational Programs:

  • Computer Electronics Technology
  • PC Support Services

Wellness Education Services:

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

Library Services:

  • Library Program
  • Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

  • None at this time

Chaplaincy Services:

  • Chapel Library Program
  • Kairos Week-ends
  • Religious Education
  • Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

  • None at this time

Other Ongoing Programs:

  • Anger & Stress Management
  • Transition Program
  • Veteran's Support Group

P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:

  • Sugar Cane
  • Farm

 

 

 

Ciao, AH
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