Correctional Industrial Facility, State correctional facility in Pendleton, Indiana, US
The Correctional Industrial Facility in Pendleton is a state prison complex made up of separate buildings for administration, work areas, and housing. The layout includes zones for different operations and security levels.
The facility opened in 1985 under the original name Correctional Industrial Complex. It initially operated a food processing operation that supplied various state institutions.
The facility implements numerous rehabilitation programs, including literacy initiatives, therapeutic communities, and partnerships with automotive companies for vocational training.
Visits require advance scheduling and are available Friday through Sunday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Registration takes place through the facility's online registration system.
The site operates a brake refurbishing workshop where Meritor parts are processed and rebuilt. This work program employs more people than any other operation at the facility.
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