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KCIW is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.
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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 3000 Ash Ave in Pewee Valley, KY, KCIW carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. KCIW offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
The KCIW serves as a facility housing adult female felons from all 120 counties in Kentucky. Established in 1938 and situated on 270 acres in Shelby County near Pewee Valley, it has been accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA) since 1982. KCIW features a campus-style layout, comprising multiple housing units with both double and single-bunked accommodations.
Operating as a multi-custody facility, KCIW caters to the diverse needs of female offenders, including those serving sentences ranging from one year to life, as well as death row inmates, and individuals classified as maximum, medium, minimum, community custody, first offenders, persistent offenders, the disabled, and those with special needs. This variety necessitates differential housing and programming tailored to each group.
With a current population of 713 and a staff of 220, KCIW offers a wide array of evidence-based programs addressing reentry, supervision, and incarceration needs. These programs cover areas such as employment readiness, anger management, substance abuse treatment, and education. The institution prioritizes adapting program offerings to align with available resources and the evolving needs of the inmate population.
Among the programs available at KCIW are initiatives like the Challenges-Share Program, which fosters personal growth and development, and various tracks of Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) aimed at addressing issues like anger management, parenting, and trauma. Additionally, the institution provides comprehensive education programs, including computer literacy courses, GED diploma attainment, and opportunities for pursuing associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
KCIW's commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration is evident in its provision of specialized programs such as sex offender treatment and braille literacy certification. These initiatives, along with vocational training in fields like horticulture and construction technology fundamentals, equip inmates with valuable skills to facilitate their successful transition back into society upon release.
KCIW maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
Visitation Schedule:
Visitation will be the first (1st) and third (3rd) Saturday for inmates with odd numbers, and the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Saturday for inmates with even numbers.
Visiting hours will be from 9:00am - 2:30pm.
A regular visit may last the duration of scheduled visitation hours on each visitation day. If the visiting area reaches capaicty and there are visitors waiting, the Shift Supervisor shall shorten a visit on a first in-first out basis to ensure that all visitors have the opportunity to visit.
If you have any questions, please email Connie.Rearden@ky.gov or call Connie Rearden (502) 241-8454, ext. 3321.
