Because we are paying a billion dollars annually in taxes to support our state's correctional system. Our primary responsibility is to provide for public safety by supervising convicted offenders. Most prison housing is composed of large dormitories staffed by an administrator, counselor, secretary and a correctional officer. The staff answer questions, resolve conflicts and help inmates use their time in prison productively. Since each prison represents a city in microcosm, you'll also find teachers, doctors and nurses, mechanics, firefighters, psychologists, treatment staff, secretaries and others among our staff.
Crime usually results from problems such as substance abuse, loss of control and other factors.
We believe that by treating inmates who are experiencing those problems, we can make society safer for all Ohioans. As such, Ohio's prisons offer many programs to address alcohol and drug abuse, sex abuse, conflict resolution and more. Many inmates have failed in school as well as in life. Prison life is governed by counts. Prisoners are counted morning, noon and night - up to six times a day.