Vance (J2)
ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2009
Correctional Institutions Division - Prison

Senior Warden:
Jamarcus Goodall
Regional Director:
Jerry Sanchez, Region III
Deputy Division Director:
Lonnie "L.E." Townsend

Address:
Carol S. Vance Unit
2 Jester Road
Richmond, TX 77406
Phone: (281) 277-3030 (**015)
Location: Four miles east of Richmond on Hwy 90A in Fort Bend County
Unit Full Name: Carol S. Vance Unit
Date Unit Established or On Line: 1885, Brick Building 1933
Total Employees: 116
Security Employees: 91
Non-Security Employees: 18
Windham Education Employees: 0
Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees: Medical = 7; Mental Health = 0
Inmate Gender: Male
Capacity: 378
Custody Levels Housed: G1, G2
Approximate Acreage: 933 (Co-located with Jester I, Jester III, and Jester IV)
Agricultural Operations: Unit Garden; Vance, Jester I, and Jester III work in cooperation: Security Horses, Swine Finishing Operation, Contract Farming and Grazing, Mechanical Shop, and Combine Shed.
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: None
Facility Operations: Unit Maintenance
Additional Operations: Scent-Specific Canines
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical and dental services. Digital Medical Services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, and CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB.
Special Treatment Programs: InnerChange Freedom Initiative (Faith Based Treatment) Program
Educational Programs: None
Additional Programs/Services: Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services, Faith-Based Dormitory, GO KIDS Initiative, Transformational Ministry Dormitory
Community Work Projects: Services provided to city and county agencies, the area food bank, and Habitat for Humanity.
Volunteer Initiatives: Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Parent Training, Support Groups, Mentoring, Victims Awareness, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, Post-Release Housing