LDPSC-Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI)

State Prison

Last Updated: March 06, 2024
Address
5568 Hwy 68 PO Box 788, Jackson, LA 70748
Beds
1586
County
Clarke
Phone
225-634-1200

DCI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 5568 Hwy 68 PO Box 788 in Jackson, LA, DCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. DCI 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.

Dixon Correctional Institute is a Louisiana Department of Corrections located in Jackson LA about 34 miles from the Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola). This multi-custody prison can hold approximately 1,600 minimum, medium and maximum security inmates. 52% of DCI’s population is comprised of violent offenders. The average length of sentence is 21 years. 42% of DCI offenders are between 30-44 years of age.

Offenders can participate in programs to earn a GED or adult basic education, and can even learn the following skills; carpentry, welding, automotive and collision repair. Substance abuse programs offered at Dixon Correctional Institute are given in a group setting. Sex offenders receive mental health treatment, as do those suffering from substance abuse issues. Inmates can work in agricultural programs and an industrial operation that processes meat. Additionally, in cooperation with a local community college, DCI offers inmates an education in a variety of subjects from academic to vocational.

The Substance Abuse Program at DCI offers substance abuse education through a blend of classroom/group activities and self-help meetings to inmates with a reported history of substance abuse. DCI emphasizes that discharge planning commences upon admission, providing various self-improvement opportunities, including 100 hours of pre-release training mandated by law, ensuring inmates have two forms of identification and facilitating job placements and temporary housing. Reentry programming at DCI commences upon entry, encouraging inmates to acquire marketable skills, develop positive behaviors, and plan for a successful future, with intensified preparation in the 18 to 24 months before release.

The Youthful Offender Program aims to foster self-esteem, discipline, and cognitive skills among imprisoned youths, offering tailored case management plans and repairing family relationships for participants aged 19 or younger with five years or less to their earliest release date. The Faith and Character-Based Program at Dixon Correctional Institute promotes institutional adjustment, rehabilitation, and community reintegration, offering religious accommodations and preparing inmates for release in collaboration with other reentry programs.

Religious and volunteer programs at DCI cater to various faith groups, with chaplains and volunteers conducting services and studies, while organizations for inmates include groups such as Incarcerated Veterans and Jaycees. Medical services are provided round-the-clock, including care for dialysis patients, while mental health services encompass crisis intervention, counseling, and aftercare referrals. Recreational activities cater to all ages and physical conditions, including basketball, football, and board games.

The DCI Employee Activity Committee enhances motivation and morale among staff, offering support during hospitalizations, retirements, and quarterly prize drawings. The Training Department ensures effective orientation and in-service training for new hires and correctional officers. DCI's agricultural programs involve breeding livestock for DPS&C facilities, while industrial operations include meat processing, janitorial services, embroidery, and office seating assembly. In community service, inmates on work crews maintain local infrastructure and assist during emergencies and natural disasters, while fostering community involvement through collaboration with law enforcement agencies, courts, and interested individuals or groups.

Educational Programming

Educational programs offered at DWCC are in keeping with the Department’s mission of providing opportunities for offenders to enhance and obtain job skills sufficient to successfully reintegrate into society. DWCC partners with the Louisiana Technical College System and the Department of Education to provide the following variety of educational programs:

Adult Basic Education/HSE: Academic programs in Adult Basic Education (ABE) are available and include an instructional level for non-readers up to the fourth grade; pre-HSE, covering grade levels five through eight; and High School Equivalency (HSE) programs, covering grade nine through completion to attain a diploma.

Developmental Studies: Developmental studies provide educational programming for offenders who have completed their GED or HSE but failed to meet a sufficient score on the entrance test for admittance into a vocational program.

Special School District: The Special School District 1 Educational program provides for the search and identification of offenders up to age 25 who have been determined to have medical, emotional, and/or physical needs which could not be met in the regular classroom. Individual education plans (I.E.P.S.) are prepared to accommodate the offender’s special needs.

Vocational Education Programs: The Louisiana Technical College Northwest Campus administers the vocational educational programs offered at DWCC. Certificates in specialized programs include Technical Competency Areas (TCA), Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS), or the entire curriculum to earn a technical diploma in the following fields is available:

  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • Carpentry
  • Welding

Other Programs and Services

Mental Health/Social Services

The DWCC Mental Health and Social Services Department provides a range of resources appropriate to the needs of the offender including individual and group counseling, family planning/counseling, parental education, and community services. All counseling services are administered by a qualified mental health professional. Specialized treatment programs include the following: Crisis Intervention, Sex Offender Treatment, Anger Management, Parenting, and Substance Abuse Counseling. A contract psychiatrist and a licensed psychologist conduct triage psychiatric clinics for offenders with identified and diagnosed psychological disorders. The Mental Health Department also completes aftercare referrals to appropriate agencies for offenders who discharge with mental health needs.

Medical

It is the mission of DWCC’s Medical Department to provide comprehensive health services for offenders. The department offers professional care and provides for a continuous systematic review of policy, procedure and practice to offer health services and education which will enhance the ability of the offender to successfully reintegrate into society upon release. Medical Services include:

  • A Full-Time Physician
  • 24 Hour Nursing Coverage
  • Infirmary for Convalescent & Chronic Care Offenders
  • Dental Services
  • Quality Assurance Program
  • Infection Control
  • Diagnostic Services including X-ray and Lab
  • Emergency Services as needed
  • Referral Services for Specialty Consultation
  • Telemedicine Services
  • Pharmaceutical Services
  • Contract Optometrist
  • Contract Psychiatrist

A secure prison ward is operated by DWCC at UHS in Monroe, LA. This is a joint effort between the Department of Corrections and UHS. DWCC provides security staff while UHS provides medical staff. Parish jail offenders from North Louisiana may be admitted to the ward provided space is available. State DOC offenders are given priority for bed space.

Reentry: DWCC’s Reentry initiatives provide assessment, identification and linkage for offenders with services specific to their reentry needs. Offenders begin preparing for release from the point of entry into the institution and through the development of Reentry Accountability Plans (ReAP). The offender also receives 100 hours of pre-release instruction which includes effective communication, victim awareness, anger management, problem-solving, values and goal setting, health and wellness, substance abuse treatment, budgeting and money management, family dynamics, employment skills, and information concerning conditions of Parole prior to release.

Faith-based Programming: Faith-based programming is an essential component in the overall mission of DWCC. Well trained religious volunteers offer a significant resource and are essential to the success in meeting the goal of providing a meaningful opportunity for change. Religious programming is coordinated by a full-time Chaplain. The DWCC Chaplaincy provides daily faith-based programming for the offender population. The services range from traditional worship to contemporary praise and worship services. Several programs incorporate study groups of various religious beliefs.

Records: The Records Office is responsible for all aspects involving the maintenance of records including offender time computation and re-computation on DPS&C commitments in accordance with state and federal laws as well as departmental regulations. The Records Office also maintains a Pre-Classification District inclusive of twenty-two parishes.

Classification: The Classification Department ensures that various aspects of incarceration related to public safety, rehabilitation, discipline, and welfare are met for offenders from the time of preliminary classification through until discharge. Classification operates within the Unit Management system and works closely with Security as well as other departments such as Mental Health, Medical and Education. The Classification program promotes the development of life, job and educational skills within the offender population and encourages participation in various self-help groups and organizations.

DWCC also serves as the Northeast Regional facility responsible for the guidance and oversight of DPS&C offenders housed in twenty-seven local jail facilities, twelve Transitional Work Programs and one Reentry Reentry Program (female).

Human Resources: The Human Resources Department manages all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, position control, payroll, and related benefits. Staff achievement and recognition is a vital component in meeting the institution’s mission and goals.

Training: The DWCC Training Department is responsible for coordination of all preservice, in-service, and specialized training programs. Training curriculums are formulated based on position requirements, professional development needs, current correctional issues and new theories, techniques and technologies.

Community Service: DWCC provides staff and offenders for participation in Project Clean Up in the DOTD district that includes Union and Lincoln parishes. Additionally, offender work crews provide general maintenance services to the Town of Homer and Haynesville along with providing assistance during emergency and natural disaster situations. Canine Units assist local law enforcement agencies in the apprehension of criminal suspects, drug detection, and other related public safety issues.

Inmate Locator

DCI 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.

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Visitation Information

Visiting Schedule
Visiting will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Non-contact visiting is only on Fridays. Visitors will not be admitted to DCI after 3:00 p.m. Visitors will be admitted to DCI as soon as possible after arrival for visiting.

Visiting will be conducted on the first four weekends of each month. Visiting will not be conducted on the fifth weekend, except when allowable as a “special privilege” with the PRIDE Program.

Visiting Duration and Limitations
Due to limited space, an imprisoned person will be allowed only four (4) visitors, including children.

Visiting will be two (2) hours in duration. People in prison may have two (2) visits per month from each approved visitor. Imprisoned people are allowed four (4) visitors, including children, per two (2) hour visit. Children under the age of six months old will not be counted as one of the four visitors on the visiting list.

Visiting for imprisoned people in the Extended Lockdown is as follows:

  • Level 1 imprisoned persons will be allowed two (2) visitors per visit. Each visit will be thirty (30) minutes in duration. No physical contact will be allowed.
  • Level 2 imprisoned persons will be allowed two (2) visitors per visit. Each visit will be one (1) hour in duration. No physical contact will be allowed.
  • Level 3 imprisoned persons will be allowed three (3) visitors per visit. Each visit will be one (2) hour in duration. No physical contact will be allowed.

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