Northeastern Correctional Center, Minimum security correctional facility in West Concord, Massachusetts.
Description
Northeastern Correctional Center is a minimum-security prison located on 300 acres of farmland in West Concord, housing around 277 inmates. The facility spreads across agricultural land with residential and work areas designed for various inmate programs.
History
The facility was established in 1932 by the Massachusetts Department of Correction as part of the state's expansion of its prison system. It was designed as a minimum-security institution to provide an alternative to higher-security facilities.
Culture
Inmates participate in educational and vocational programs designed to develop skills necessary for successful reintegration into society after their release.
Practical
Access is at 976 Barretts Mill Road, and visits are scheduled on specific days based on the first letter of an inmate's last name. Before visiting, check current rules and what documents you need to bring along.
Did you know?
The grounds include a working farm where inmates gain hands-on agricultural experience and grow food for the facility's use. This work provides practical skills and helps support the institution's operations.
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