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Hamilton (JH)

ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2007

Unit Full Name:  J. W. Hamilton Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  Originally constructed for TDCJ 1996-1997; transferred to TYC upon completion; TBCJ approved transfer from TYC to TDCJ in March 2003.

Total Employees:  256

Security Employees:  172

Non-Security Employees:  61

Windham Education Employees:  12

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 11; Mental Health = 0

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  1,166

Custody Levels Housed:  G1, G2, Substance Abuse

Approximate Acreage:  350

Agricultural Operations:  Unit Garden, Texas Second Chance Food Bank Program, Texas Fresh Approach Food Bank Program

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  None

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  None

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

Special Treatment Programs:  Pre-Release Therapeutic Community (PRTC); Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Recovery Program

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration; Piping Trades

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

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to the area food bank and the Texas Department of Transportation.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Literacy/Education, Substance Abuse Education, Employment/Job Skills, Life Skills, Support Groups, Victims Awareness, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities