Mission
The primary emphasis is on security and control, the main program is to assist inmates in progressing to a community service center and/or return to the community as citizens after positive behavior, program participation and work performance has been demonstrated. Accountability for voluntary program opportunities include academic and vocational education, substance abuse programs, recreation and club activities, religious and counseling programs.
3111 Spurr Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Warden: Robert Howerton
Secretary: Rose Sewell
Phone: (859) 246-2366
Fax: (859) 246-2376
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Recent News |
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- WKCC Attains Second Consecutive 100% in Re-Accreditation Audit; Green River Receives Near Perfect Score
Monday, June 08, 2009
Frankfort, Ky. (June 5, 2009) – Western Kentucky Correctional Complex achieved what auditors said few prisons had when the facility received a perfect score on its re-accreditation audit recently.
- Participants Selected for 2009 Commissioner’s Executive Leadership Program
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Frankfort, Ky. (June 3, 2009) – Nominated from the Department’s nearly 4,000 employees, 46 candidates were interviewed and 26 ultimately selected for the 2009 Commissioner’s Executive Leadership Program that kicks off in less than two weeks.
- Prison Receives Near Perfect Score in National Re-Accreditation Audit
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Frankfort, Ky. (April 23, 2009) – Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) received a near perfect score during its re-accreditation process this week with the American Correctional Association (ACA). The prison received a total score of 99.8 percent on their audit, the highest score the institution has ever received.
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