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Arkansas Department of Corrections - Wrightsville Unit: A Comprehensive Guide

Overview of Wrightsville Unit

The Wrightsville Unit, part of the Arkansas Department of Corrections, serves primarily as a medium security facility for male inmates. This institution focuses on providing various rehabilitation programs designed to support the inmates' reintegration into society.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in the Wrightsville Unit, you can visit the Arkansas Department of Corrections' official website. Use the 'Inmate Search' feature by entering the inmate's name or ADC number to find specific information about their location and status.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours at Wrightsville Unit vary based on the unit and the security level of the inmate. It is highly recommended to consult the ADC website and contact the facility to confirm the visiting hours and any specific regulations before planning your visit.

Sending Money to Inmates

Family members can send money to inmates at Wrightsville Unit through electronic systems like JPay. To send money, visit the JPay website or utilize their mobile application. Money can also be sent through money orders sent directly to the institution.

Communication with Inmates

Inmates at Wrightsville Unit can make phone calls but cannot receive incoming calls. To facilitate communication, you can set up an account through a third-party service like Securus Technologies which provides phone and video visitation options.

Inmate Services and Programs

The Wrightsville Unit provides various programs including educational programs, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services to aid in inmate rehabilitation and skill development.

Security and Management

Security at Wrightsville Unit is ensured through a structured framework including continuous surveillance, controlled movement, and a trained correctional staff aimed at maintaining a safe environment for both inmates and staff.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process at Wrightsville Unit involves documentation, a medical and psychological evaluation, and the assignment to a specific security level. The release process includes a review of the inmate's correctional behavior, completion of any required programs, and arrangements for post-release supervision if applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit an inmate at Wrightsville Unit?

The best time for visiting an inmate in Wrightsville Unit is during the designated visiting hours which can be confirmed by contacting the facility or checking the ADC website for updates.

How can I send a care package to an inmate at Wrightsville Unit?

Care packages can be sent through approved third-party vendors. Detailed information and approved vendor lists are available on the ADC website.

What do Former Inmates Think?

In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences within this prison, we present a compilation of ratings and reviews from former/current inmates. These ratings and reviews offer valuable insights into their perceptions of the facility, its programs, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Categories

Inmate Safety

10

Inmate Food Quality

10

Inmate Privacy

10

Visitation Rights

10

Treatment of Visitors

5

Commissary Items and Prices

10

Phone Availability

10

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

10

Cleanliness of Facility

10

How Inmates Treat Each Other

10

How Officers Treat Inmates

10

Educational Program Quality

10

Recreational Program Choices

10

Warden

10

Library Quality

10

Mental Health Programs

10

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

10

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

8

Inmate Food Quality

6

Inmate Privacy

6

Visitation Rights

9

Treatment of Visitors

8

Commissary Items and Prices

8

Phone Availability

8

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

10

Cleanliness of Facility

10

How Inmates Treat Each Other

10

How Officers Treat Inmates

10

Educational Program Quality

10

Recreational Program Choices

10

Warden

8

Library Quality

10

Mental Health Programs

10

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

10

What Do Employees Think?

The perspectives of employees plays a vital role in understanding the inner workings and culture of the facility.

Categories

Inmate Safety

1

Inmate Food Quality

1

Inmate Privacy

1

Visitation Rights

1

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

1

Cleanliness of Facility

1

How Inmates Treat Each Other

10

How Officers Treat Inmates

1

Educational Program Quality

1

Recreational Program Choices

1

Warden

1

Library Quality

1

Mental Health Programs

1

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

1

Reviews

E

Employee

NEVER HEARD OF THIS STORY TILL TONIGHT.... March 5th, 1959, 69 African American boys, ages 13 to 17, were padlocked into their dormitory for the night at the Negro Boys Industrial School in Wrightsville. Around 4 a.m., a fire mysteriously ignited, forcing the boys to fight and claw their way out of the burning building. It's an event in history possibly forgotten or unknown by many, but it’s that moment that claimed the life of 21 boys. “It was a carefully calculated murder that involved 21 boys but was designed to kill 69 that were housed inside of this dormitory,” said Frank Lawrence. He has made it his life's mission to uncover the truth surrounding what he calls Arkansas’ “secret holocaust,”. When the smoke cleared that March morning in 1959, the boys' who burned to death were found piled on top of one another in the corner of the dormitory. The 48 who had survived managed to escape by prying off mesh metal screens from two windows. The horrific event briefly made headlines that also brought attention to the squalor and deplorable conditions in which the boys lived. "The conditions were to a point where when 69 boys all go to bed at night, in a space barely big enough for them to move around and they are one foot apart from one another and you had to get up at night and go to the bathroom, they had to defecate in buckets," said Lawrence. "The boys went around in rags. They had one 30-gallon water tank for them to take baths," said Stockley. The boys in the school were committed for being orphaned, homeless or for committing offenses described as mischief and alleged petty crimes. In an ironic twist, the land in which the school stood is now the Arkansas Department of Correction Facility Wrightsville Unit where you won’t find a plaque to indicate the boys ever lived or died there.

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General Stats for Arkansas

Arkansas Total Number of Inmates

26,377

Arkansas Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

39,871

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

559

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

25,852

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

2,213

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.62

15,555

Female

8.38

1,422

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

69.03

321

Detained

30.97

144

Diverted

0

0

Prisons and Jails in Arkansas