New Hampshire State Prison System
N.H. Incarceration Rate
New Hampshire has a relatively low incarceration rate compared to other states in the United States. As of 2021, the state’s incarceration rate was 201 per 100,000 residents [1].
The N.H. Prisoner Demographics
Male: 2,175 (91.4%)
Female: 204 (8.6%)
White: 1,857 (78.1%)
Black: 261 (11.0%)
Hispanic: 201 (8.4%)
Other: 60 (2.5%)
Locating a Prisoner
To locate a prisoner in the New Hampshire prison system, you can use the Department of Corrections’ online offender locator tool [2]. You will need the prisoner’s name or their offender ID number.
Family Visitation Rules
New Hampshire state prisons allow family visitations, but there are specific rules and guidelines in place [3]. Visitors must be approved and scheduled in advance, and they must follow the prison’s dress code and behavior policies.
Prison Security Levels
New Hampshire state prisons are classified into different security levels:
- Maximum Security: Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility
- Medium Security: New Hampshire State Prison for Men
- Minimum Security: Transitional Work Center[4]
Parole and Factors Considered Regarding Early Release
The New Hampshire Adult Parole Board is responsible for making parole decisions [5].
Factors considered include:
- Offender’s criminal history
- Prisoner behavior while incarcerated
- Prisoner participation in rehabilitative programs
- Risk to public safety if released
Educational and Vocational Programs
New Hampshire state prisons offer various educational and vocational programs to help inmates develop skills and prepare for reentry [6].
These programs include:
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- High School Equivalency Test (HiSET)
- College courses
- Vocational training (e.g., culinary arts, automotive repair, welding)
Health Care Services
New Hampshire state prisons provide health care services to inmates, including medical, dental, and mental health care. The department contracts with an external provider, Wellpath, to deliver these services.
Prisoner Rehabilitative Programs
New Hampshire state prisons provide several rehabilitative programs:
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health services
- Anger management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Reentry planning and support [7]
Pros and Cons of the New Hampshire State Prison System
PROS
- Low incarceration rate compared to other states
- Focus on rehabilitation and reentry programs
- Variety of educational and vocational opportunities
CONS
- Overcrowding in some facilities
- Limited funding for programs and services
- Challenges in addressing mental health and substance abuse issues
New Hampshire Prison News (CBS News)
National Guard to assist Concord, NH prison amid staffing shortages:
Sources References And Weblinks
- New Hampshire Profile
- New Hampshire Department of Corrections Offender Locator
- New Hampshire Department of Corrections Visitation Policy
- New Hampshire Department of Corrections Facilities
- New Hampshire Adult Parole Board
- New Hampshire Department of Corrections Educational Programs
- New Hampshire Department of Corrections Rehabilitative Programs
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PRISONS:
State Prison for Men
State Prison for Men
281 North State Street
Concord, NH 03302
Telephone: (603)-271-1801
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
State Prison for Men
P.O. Box 14
Concord, NH 03302
New Hampshire State Prison for Women
New Hampshire State Prison for Women
317 Mast Road
Goffstown, NH 03045
Telephone: (603)-668-6137
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
New Hampshire State Prison for Women
317 Mast Road
Goffstown, NH 03045
Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility
Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility
138 East Milan Road
Berlin, NH 03570
Telephone: (603)-752-2906
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility
138 East Milan Road
Berlin, NH 03570
