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Lynaugh (LH)

ACA Accredited Unit Since April 2007

Unit Full Name:  James Lynaugh Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  September 1994

Total Employees:  289

Security Employees:  221

Non-Security Employees:  43

Windham Education Employees:  8

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 16; Mental Health = 1

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  1,416

Custody Levels Housed:  G1, G2, G4

Approximate Acreage:  1,313 (Additional 1,509 leased acres)

Agricultural Operations:  Unit Garden, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  None

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Scent-Specific Canines

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Telemedicine Services available. All services on a single level, including CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by Texas Tech.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Automotive Specialization (Air Conditioning); Piping Trades/Plumbing; Electrical Trades

Additional Programs/Services:  Faith-Based Dormitory, Bible College, Adult Education Program (upon availability), Reentry Planning, Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative

Community Work Projects:  None

Volunteer Initiatives:  Substance Abuse Education, Support Groups, Marriage Training, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities