Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility

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Richard A. Handlon Facility (MTU)
Coordinates 42°58′58″N85°06′23″W / 42.982659°N 85.106475°W / 42.982659; -85.106475 Coordinates: 42°58′58″N85°06′23″W / 42.982659°N 85.106475°W / 42.982659; -85.106475
StatusOpen
Security classLevel II
Opened1958 (1958)
Managed by Michigan Department of Corrections
Warden DeWayne Burton
Street address1728 Bluewater Highway
City Ionia
County Ionia County, Michigan
State Michigan
ZIP Code48846
Country United States
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

The Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (MTU), located in Ionia, Michigan, named after the prison's first warden, is a facility for male offenders who are, on average, younger than most other prisoners.

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Programming

State Representative Klint Kesto talks with the welding teacher at the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility. Michigan 2014 Prison Trades Tour - Handlon Correctional Facility (11857064704).jpg
State Representative Klint Kesto talks with the welding teacher at the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility.

Six vocational courses are offered: building trades, machine shop, welding, horticulture, auto mechanics and auto body reconditioning. Adult Basic Education and General Education Development completion are offered. [1]

Religious services, counseling and psychotherapy and other programs are offered. Job skills, life skills, and prevocational counseling are also offered, as well as a program for anger control. [1]

Prisoners are provided on-site routine medical and dental care. Serious problems are treated at the department's Duane L. Waters Hospital in Jackson, and emergencies can be referred to a local hospital. [1]

Security

A double fence, razor-ribbon wire and electronic detection systems make up the perimeter. A patrol vehicle enhances perimeter security. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (MTU)". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2015-07-28.