The following is a summary of the Oregon State Prison System:
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) manages 14 prisons across the state[1]. As of July 2021, Oregon’s incarceration rate was 331 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national average of 419 per 100,000[2].
How To Locate A Prisoner
To locate a prisoner in the Oregon prison system, you can use the ODOC’s online inmate search tool[3]. Family and friends can visit inmates, but visitation rules vary by facility and inmate status. Most prisons allow contact visits, but some restrictions may apply[4].
Oregon Prison Security Levels
Oregon classifies its prisons into four security levels: minimum, medium, close, and maximum[5]. Factors considered in determining an inmate’s security level include criminal history, sentence length, and behavior.
Oregon Prison Parole System
The Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision handles parole decisions[6]. Factors considered include the inmate’s criminal history, conduct in prison, and likelihood of successful reintegration into society.
Educational And Vocational Programs
ODOC offers various educational and vocational programs to help inmates develop skills and prepare for reentry[7]. These include GED classes, college courses, and job training in construction, automotive repair, and culinary arts.
Oregon Prison Rehabilitative Programs
The state also provides rehabilitative programs such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and anger management classes[8].
The following programs aim to address underlying issues and reduce recidivism:
- Substance Abuse Treatment: ODOC provides a range of substance abuse treatment programs, such as the Residential.
- Drug Treatment Program: A 6-12 month intensive program that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, and transition planning.
- Pathfinders: This is a cognitive behavioral program that helps inmates develop problem-solving skills, empathy, and critical thinking abilities to improve decision-making and reduce criminal thinking.
- Anger Management: ODOC offers anger management classes to help inmates learn to control their emotions and respond to frustrating situations in a more positive manner.
- Mental Health Treatment: The department provides mental health services, including individual and group therapy, to inmates with mental health needs.
- Family Preservation Programs: These programs, such as the Parenting Inside Out program, help inmates maintain and strengthen family relationships while incarcerated and improve parenting skills.
- Victim Awareness: The Victim Impact Program is designed to help offenders understand the impact of their crimes on victims and develop empathy.
- Employment Preparation: ODOC offers job readiness programs, such as the New Directions program, which provides inmates with the skills and resources needed to secure employment upon release.
Pros and Cons of Oregon State Prisons
Pros of the Oregon prison system include its focus on rehabilitation and relatively low incarceration rate. However, critics argue that the system still faces challenges such as overcrowding and high recidivism rates[9].
Oregon State Prison News
Governor Grants Clemency To All Oregon State Prison Death Row Inmates Converting Death Penalty To Life In Prison:
Web Sources & References
1. Oregon Department of Corrections Institutions.
2. The Sentencing Project – State-by-State Data
3. Oregon Department of Corrections – Inmate Search
4. Oregon Department of Corrections – Visiting an Inmate
5. Oregon Department of Corrections -Custody Level Classification
6. Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision -About Us
7. Oregon Department of Corrections – Education and Training
8. Oregon Department of Corrections – Behavioral Health Services
9.Schrantz, D., DeBor, S., & Mauer, M. (2018). Decarceration Strategies: How 5 States Achieved Substantial Prison 10 Population Reductions. The Sentencing Project
OREGON STATE PRISONS:
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
24499 SW Grahams Ferry Road, Suite U
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Telephone: (503)-570-6400
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
24499 SW Grahams Ferry Road, Suite U
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Columbia River Correctional Institution
Columbia River Correctional Institution
9111 NE Sunderland Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97211-1799
Telephone: (503)-280-6646 ext. 241
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Columbia River Correctional Institution
9111 NE Sunderland Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97211-1799
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution
3920 East Ashwood Road
Madras, Oregon 97741
Telephone: (541)-325-5999
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution
3920 East Ashwood Road
Madras, Oregon 97741
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution
2500 Westgate
Pendleton, Oregon 97801-9699
Telephone: (541)-276-0700
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution
2500 Westgate
Pendleton, Oregon 97801-9699
Mill Creek Correctional Facility
Mill Creek Correctional Facility
5465 Turner Road SE
Salem, Oregon 97317
Telephone: (503)-378-2600
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Mill Creek Correctional Facility
2605 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310-0505
Oregon State Correctional Institution
Oregon State Correctional Institution
3405 Deer Park Drive SE
Salem, Oregon 97310-9385
Telephone: (503)-373-0125
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Oregon State Correctional Institution
3405 Deer Park Drive SE
Salem, Oregon 97310-9385
Oregon State Penitentiary
Oregon State Penitentiary
2605 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310-0505
Telephone: (503)-378-2453
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Oregon State Penitentiary
2605 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97310-0505
Powder River Correctional Facility
Powder River Correctional Facility
3600 13th Street
Baker City, Oregon 97814-1346
Telephone: (541)-523-6680
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Powder River Correctional Facility
3600 13th Street
Baker City, Oregon 97814-1346
Santiam Correctional Institution
Santiam Correctional Institution
4005 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, Oregon 97317
Telephone: (503)-378-2144
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Santiam Correctional Institution
4005 Aumsville Hwy SE
Salem, Oregon 97317
Shutter Creek Correctional Institution
Shutter Creek Correctional Institution
95200 Shutters Landing Lane
North Bend, Oregon 97459-0303
Telephone: (541)-756-6666
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Shutter Creek Correctional Institution
95200 Shutters Landing Lane
North Bend, Oregon 97459-0303
Snake River Correctional Institution
Snake River Correctional Institution
777 Stanton Blvd
Ontario, Oregon 97914-8335
Telephone: (541)-881-5000
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Snake River Correctional Institution
777 Stanton Blvd
Ontario, Oregon 97914-8335
South Fork Forest Camp
South Fork Forest Camp
48300 Wilson River Hwy
Tillamook, OR 97141-9799
Telephone: (503)-842-2811
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
South Fork Forest Camp
48300 Wilson River Hwy
Tillamook, OR 97141-9799
Two Rivers Correctional Institution
Two Rivers Correctional Institution
82911 Beach Access Rd
Umatilla, OR 97882
Telephone: (541)-922-2001
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Two Rivers Correctional Institution
82911 Beach Access Rd
Umatilla, OR 97882
Warner Creek Correctional Facility
Warner Creek Correctional Facility
20654 Rabbit Hill Road
Lakeview, OR 97630-5000
Telephone: (541)-947-8200
Inmate Mailing Address:
Inmate Name, ID Number
Warner Creek Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 1500
Lakeview, OR 97630-5000
