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| Coordinates | 42°58′58″N 85°06′23″W / 42.982659°N 85.106475°W |
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| Status | Open |
| Security class | Level II |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Managed by | Michigan Department of Corrections |
| Warden | DeWayne Burton |
| Street address | 1728 Bluewater Highway |
| City | Ionia |
| County | Ionia County, Michigan |
| State/province | Michigan |
| ZIP Code | 48846 |
| Country | United States |
| Website |
Official website
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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.
Programming
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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]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (MTU)". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
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| Coordinates | 42°58′58″N 85°06′23″W / 42.982659°N 85.106475°W |
|---|---|
| Status | Open |
| Security class | Level II |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Managed by | Michigan Department of Corrections |
| Warden | DeWayne Burton |
| Street address | 1728 Bluewater Highway |
| City | Ionia |
| County | Ionia County, Michigan |
| State/province | Michigan |
| ZIP Code | 48846 |
| Country | United States |
| Website |
Official website
|
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.
Programming
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]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility (MTU)". michigan.gov. Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2015-07-28.