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Philosophy:
The Goodhue County Adult Detention Center Program office will provide a comprehensive and elaborate design of programs and services designed to help detainees develop the tools necessary for positive lifestyle changes.
Goal:
By implementing specific programs and services, the Goodhue County Adult Detention Center shall contribute to the reduction of offender recidivism by utilizing the time that detainees spend incarcerated to help educate and develop skills for a more positive reintegration into society.
Objectives:
After classification, programs staff will conduct a detainee assessment interview where the detainee needs will be addressed. Detainees will then receive information on available programs and services and a review of recommendations and options. Detainees will then have the opportunity to attend and participate in programs and services that yield therapeutic, educational, recreational and re-directional latitude in order to meet those needs and to achieve specific goals.
PROGRAMS STAFF
Program Coordinator Janet Adams and Activities Director Candace Koehn and approx 50 volunteers and facilitators staff the Detention Center Programs and Services Office. Their main responsibilities are to research, develop, organize, schedule, maintain and supervise the detainee programs and services taking place in the facility. Programs and services available to detainees may include but are not limited to:
| Therapeutic Programs |
Recreational Programs |
| Anger Management |
Gymnasium Recreation |
| Conflict Resolution/Management |
Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment |
| Domestic Violence |
Exercise/Fitness Education |
| Life Skills Education |
Board Games |
| Cognitive Skills |
Card Games |
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| Educational Programs |
Re-Directional Programs |
| GED Preparation |
Alcoholics Anonymous |
| GED Testing |
Chemical Dependency Counseling |
| Basic Computer Skills |
Audio/Video Presentations |
| Creative Writing |
Self Help Pamphlets/Brochures/Book |
| Adult basic Education |
Parenting |
| Pre-Release Programs |
Job Skills and Preparation |
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| Religious Services |
Library Services |
| Bible Study |
Facility Librarian |
| Church Services |
Magazines/Newspapers |
| One to One Counseling |
Law Library |
| Chaplin Services |
Fiction/Non Fiction & Resource Books |
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Discover New Directions |
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Library |
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Class Room |
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Class Room |
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Computer Lab |
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Programs Office |
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Programs Office |
Other than the programs staff employed by Goodhue County, the programs and services department is fully self supported and funded through revenues that are collected from the detainees themselves through our commissary vending services, phone call commissions and sale of pre-paid phone call cards. We average annual revenues in excess of $85,000.00 through these services. Tax payer dollars are not used. Additionally, the programs and services office utilizes mostly volunteers to facilitate the programs offered. Very few are paid for services.
The Programs area consists of:
- 2,007 sq. ft. gymnasium available to detainees and staff with available volleyball, handball and two half court basket ball areas
- Exercise and recreational equipment
- 4 multi-purpose educational classrooms
- A library with fiction, non-fiction, educational and informational material available
- A computer lab
- Placed within the living units there are numerous board and card games and two ping-pong tables that are rotated between the living units
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