Florida Department-Corrections

Opened in 1978, Baker Correctional Institution is a correctional facility that provides close custody of adult, male offenders. The prison s population is comprised of more than 1,150 people. As part of Florida s correctional system, the facility is equipped with fences, razor wire or ribbon, an electronic detection system, perimeter towers with armed officers and roving perimeter vehicles. The inmates typically reside in open-bay dormitories with bunk beds. Exceptions include those who are confined for disciplinary or security reasons and those on death row. The state s correctional facilities are divided into major institutions, work camps, work-release centers and road prisons. Baker Correctional Institution is a major institution that is located in Sanderson, Fla.

Columbia Correctional Institution, located in Lake City, Florida, is a male correctional facility with a capacity to house 1,427 adult inmates. The institution offers a range of academic programs, including Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development (GED), and Special Education Services. In addition, vocational programs such as Applied Information Technology and Masonry Brick and Block are available to inmates. The facility also provides substance abuse programs, chaplaincy services, and various institutional betterment programs to support the rehabilitation and well-being of the incarcerated individuals. With a focus on education, vocational training, and rehabilitation, Columbia Correctional Institution aims to provide inmates with the necessary tools and resources to reintegrate into society successfully. Through a combination of academic programs, vocational training, and support services, the institution strives to promote personal growth, skill development, and positive behavioral changes among its inmate population.Generated from the website