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.
Most prisoners work or attend classes during the day.
Prison-made products include uniforms, cleaning products, office furniture and the ubiquitous license plate. Services performed by trained inmates include asbestos removal, printing, vehicle modification and much more. Paying back to society is also a theme that runs throughout Ohio's prisons. Last year, Ohio Governor George V. Voinovich challenged the department to perform a million hours of work to benefit society. Just about every inmate in prison will someday get out.