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Guide for Family Members: Brooklyn Correctional Institution, Connecticut

Overview of Brooklyn Correctional Institution

The Brooklyn Correctional Institution, located in Brooklyn, Connecticut, is a level 3 medium-security facility primarily housing pre-trial offenders. The institution focuses on providing a secure environment while offering rehabilitative programs that encourage positive reintegration into society.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, use the Inmate Search feature available on the Connecticut Department of Correction's website. Enter the inmate's full name or unique inmate ID to access their current status and facility location.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitors are required to pre-register and schedule their visit in advance. Visiting hours vary by the inmate's housing unit; it's essential to consult the institution's official website or contact the facility directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

How to Send Money

Funds can be deposited into an inmate’s account via postal money orders or through the authorized online payment system, JPay. To utilize JPay, visit the JPay website.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at the Brooklyn Correctional Institution are allowed to make outgoing phone calls through a system provided by Securus Technologies. Family members and friends can set up prepaid accounts. Video visitation is also available via the same service provider. Check more details on Securus Technologies Website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers programs that include educational training, mental health services, substance abuse programs, and vocational training to prepare inmates for a successful reintegration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items are allowed during visitation?

Visitors are generally allowed to bring identification and essential keys. Other personal items such as mobile phones or bags are not permitted inside. The complete list is available on the facility’s website.

Can I send packages to an inmate at Brooklyn Correctional Institution?

No, packages cannot be sent directly to inmates. However, you can order goods through approved package programs. Details and approved vendors are listed on the official website.

Recent News

  • No recent news articles specifically concerning events at Brooklyn Correctional Institution have been noted at this time.

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

7

Inmate Food Quality

2

Inmate Privacy

6

Visitation Rights

6

Treatment of Visitors

6

Commissary Items and Prices

3

Phone Availability

5

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

8

Cleanliness of Facility

3

How Inmates Treat Each Other

8

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

I

Former Inmate

You need to get your act together and not threaten inmates like myself. This is Christopher Fitton

Leave a Review

If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

Brooklyn Correctional Institution Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

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General Stats for Connecticut

Connecticut Total Number of Inmates

5,607

Connecticut Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

31,473

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

155

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

4,080

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

741

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

397

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

95.26

5,341

Female

4.74

266

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

34.38

33

Detained

62.5

60

Diverted

3.13

3