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WI DOC - Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC)

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Last Updated: February 07, 2024
Address
1505 North Dr, Winnebago, WI 54985
County
Winnebago
Phone
920-426-4310
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WRC 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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You can support your loved ones at WRC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 920-426-4310.

Located at 1505 North Dr in Winnebago, WI, WRC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. WRC 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 Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC) is a pioneering institution overseen by the Department of Health Services, dedicated to developing innovative treatment methods for state prison inmates with specialized mental health needs since its establishment in 1983. Its mission revolves around enhancing public safety, promoting healing, and supporting personal recovery for male inmates, while the Wisconsin Women's Resource Center (WWRC) serves female inmates.

Inmates referred to WRC/WWRC exhibit severe impairments in daily living due to mental health and behavioral issues identified by the Department of Corrections (DOC). These issues include acute mental health symptoms, suicidality, self-injurious behavior, severe trauma, substance use disorders, and challenges in release planning. The treatment programs at WRC/WWRC focus on addressing these key issues and supporting positive change in inmates.

WRC/WWRC employs a unit-based approach, with housing units tailored to different service areas, each serving specific inmate needs. These units range from psychiatric services for acute mental health symptoms to substance use disorder treatment areas and release preparation units. Inmates receive personalized treatment and support to address their mental health needs and prepare for successful reintegration into the community.

Core treatment programs at WRC/WWRC are evidence-based interventions targeting common reasons for inmate referrals, such as coping skills, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma recovery, and illness management. Inmates participate in these programs as part of their individualized treatment plans developed by their treatment teams.

Pre-release planning is an integral part of the inmate lifecycle at WRC/WWRC, focusing on preparing inmates for their return to the community. This includes assisting with housing, employment, and educational opportunities to support their transition.

Overall, WRC/WWRC plays a crucial role in addressing the complex mental health needs of inmates, promoting healing, and facilitating successful reintegration into society through innovative treatment programs and personalized support.

Table of Contents for WRC

Inmate Locator

WRC 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.

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Visitation Information

WI DOC - Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC)

Family members, friends, and others who provide support to our residents are encouraged to visit.

  • Visitors must be on the resident's approved visitation list through the completion of a visitor questionnaire generated by the resident.
  • Visitors must pre-schedule their visits for both in-person and Zoom visit requests.
  • Residents are allowed one Zoom visit per week, and two in-person visits per week. Only one of the in-person visits can be on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday). The visiting week is defined as Monday through Sunday.

Visiting hours

  • Mondays and Tuesdays: 30-minute Zoom visits
    6:20 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.
    7:10 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
    8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 2-hour in-person visits
    6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 2-hour in-person visits
    8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
    10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
    1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

In-person visitation will be hosted on holidays. Holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Zoom visitation will not take place on holidays recognized on a Monday or Tuesday.

We can host up to four Zoom visits at one time during the Zoom visitation time slots.

We can host up to eight in-person visits at one time during the in-person visitation time slots. Each resident is permitted six in-person visitors per visit.

Prior to any visit starting, all visitors will be required to show valid identification. Children and minors are able to visit as long as they are on the approved visitation list and have an approved adult present.

How to schedule a visit

Visits are scheduled in the order they are received.

To schedule a Zoom visit or an in-person visit, send the following information to dhswrcvisitation@dhs.wisconsin.gov (or call 920-426-4310, ext. 4182):

  • Name and DOC number of the person you wish to visit.
  • Preferred date and time of the visit, within the days and hours listed above.
  • Any alternative dates/times that work within the days and hours listed above.
  • Names and dates of birth of all visitors who will be present either on the Zoom call or in-person.

Staff will respond to your message within three business days.

Notes: Staff may cancel visits at any time. Visits also may be canceled if the resident is in disciplinary status or medical quarantine. Zoom visits will be canceled if technology issues prevent a connection from being established. Staff will try for 15 minutes after the scheduled start time to make a connection before canceling the visit. Zoom visits will not be extended past the scheduled time slots if the start of the visit was delayed for any reason, including technology issues.

Visiting rules

  • Please review the Resident Visitor Information Pamphlet, P-20402 (PDF).
  • The tone and subject of the conversations must reasonable. One warning will be issued before a visit is terminated due to inappropriate conversations.
  • Visitors are not permitted to record or photograph visits.
  • Appropriate visiting room attire is required for visitation. Visitors cannot have any of the following:
    • Exposed undergarments
    • Clothing with revealing holes, tears, or slits
    • Clothing or accessories with obscene or profane writing, images, or pictures
    • Gang-related clothing, headwear, shoes, logos, or insignias
    • Transparent/translucent (see-through) clothing
  • Only those scheduled to visit may be on the visitation screen on Zoom. Visits will be terminated if unapproved visitors are present.
  • Visitation will be terminated immediately if there is any suspicion of illegal activities or inappropriate behavior, including:
    • A range of provocative or suggestive behaviors including sexual acts, nudity, or posing
    • Drug and alcohol use during the visit
    • Showing of objects identified as a threat (firearms, weapons, knives, etc.)
    • Inappropriate location of visitor (bar, nightclub, etc.) (Zoom visits)
    • Operating a vehicle during the scheduled visit (Zoom visits)

Last revised September 15, 2023

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