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Moore, C. (CM)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2000

Unit Full Name:  Choice Moore Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  May 1995

Total Employees:  245

Security Employees:  173

Non-Security Employees:  46

Windham Education Employees:  10

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 16; Mental Health = 0

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  1,224

Custody Levels Housed:  G1, G2

Approximate Acreage:  697 (Co-located with Cole)

Agricultural Operations:  C. Moore and Cole work in cooperation: Contract Farming and Grazing, Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, and Unit Garden. Moore participates in the Unit Food Bank Garden Program.

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  None

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Scent-Specific Canines; Laundry services provided for Cole State Jail.

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. All services on a single level. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention

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

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city agencies, the area food bank, local organizations, the Texas Department of Transportation, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Support Groups, Marriage Training, Parent Training, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities