FDC-South Bay Correctional Facility - GEO

Private Facility

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
600 US Hwy 27 S, South Bay, FL 33493-2233
Beds
1948
County
Palm Beach
Phone
561-992-9505
Fax
561-992-9551
Email
southbaycf@geogroup.com

South Bay CI is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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Located in South Bay, FL, South Bay CI operates as a private contractor with various government agency agreements providing state-minimum custody requirements. Programs are offered to all custody levels, including work release residents focused on reentry success. With a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, South Bay CI provides comprehensive educational and vocational opportunities. Onsite amenities include dietary, health, fitness, educational, religious, and recreational services. Regular inspections ensure compliance with government standards, ensuring the facility's continued operation.

The South Bay facility, operated by The GEO Group for the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), serves as a state prison for 1,948 adult male inmates. This facility utilizes a dormitory building as a Therapeutic Community (TC) licensed by the Florida DCF, emphasizing Level III Drug Treatment Programs. With a focus on rehabilitation and personal development, more than 80% of the inmate population participates in education, substance abuse, or life skills programming. The facility also provides various recreation areas, both indoor and outdoor, to promote physical and mental well-being.

Academic programs offered at South Bay include Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development (GED), and Volunteer Literacy Program, aiming to enhance inmates' educational skills and literacy levels. Vocational training opportunities encompass a diverse range of fields such as Carpentry, Commercial Class “B” Driving, Plumbing Technology, and PC Support Services, among others, providing inmates with valuable job skills and certifications.

Substance Abuse Programs at South Bay focus on prevention, education, and rehabilitation, including Residential Therapeutic Community programs tailored to address substance abuse issues. Institutional Betterment Programs such as the 100-hour Transition Program, Alcoholics Anonymous, Law Library Program, and Life Skills workshops aim to foster personal growth, self-improvement, and successful reintegration into society.

The Prison Industries Program, operated through Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE), runs a print shop at the facility, offering work opportunities for inmates to develop vocational skills and gain meaningful employment experience.

With various housing units and custody grades ranging from Close to Community, the facility caters to diverse security needs while also providing accommodations for inmates with medical and psychological requirements. The South Bay facility is equipped with wheelchair capabilities to ensure accessibility for inmates with physical disabilities.

Overall, South Bay operates with a comprehensive approach to inmate rehabilitation, offering a range of educational, vocational, and therapeutic programs aimed at addressing individual needs and promoting successful reentry into the community.

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