In June 1964, Davidson changed from a minimum security honor grade facility to a work release unit. In the original prison, inmates were housed in a building that had two dormitories. Two modular dormiotires were added in october 1977. These housing units are still in use today. Davidson Community College works with the prison to provide vocational classes in horticulture training.
Inmates work in a number of jobs.
They may be assigned to community work squads, Department of Transportation road crews, the Davie County landfill recycling project or labor contracts with Mocksville or Davie County. Other inmates may work at the prison in maintenance or kitchen duties. Inmates nearing parole may participate in work release, leaving the prison for part of the day to work for a business in the community. Inmates may take part in Alcoholics Anonymous, Yokefellows, Prison Ministries or Sunday religious services. Inmates may take part in the department's Drug Alcohol Recovery Treatment aftercare program and substance abuse programs.