The department's correctional institutions are accredited by the American Correctional Association with the exception of two facilities that are expanding their capacities in phases and will complete the accreditation process in the future. Accreditation means the facilities are in compliance with hundreds of standards relating to all aspects of institutional operation. The department's central office, adult and juvenile release functions, and adult and juvenile field services are also accredited. Inmates in state facilities have access to a variety of work, education and other program activities. Correctional industry operations provide positive activities for inmates while they are incarcerated and develop work skills they can use in productive employment after release.
Educational programs focus on basic literacy instruction.
Programs are also provided for sex offenders and chemically dependent inmates. This booklet, Organizational Profile, describes the structure of the department and summarizes the activities of each operational unit. If you are printing this document you may want to view it in pdf format .