Baltimore Pre-Release Unit for Women (CLOSED) - Maryland
Overview of the Facility
The Baltimore Pre-Release Unit for Women was a correctional facility located in Baltimore, Maryland. It was designed to help female inmates transition back into society as they neared the end of their sentences. However, this facility has been closed, and its services have been discontinued.
Closure Information
The Baltimore Pre-Release Unit for Women is no longer operational. The exact date of closure is not available, but the facility has been shut down as part of changes in the Maryland correctional system.
Alternative Facilities
Female inmates who would have been eligible for this pre-release program may now be housed in other facilities within the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Some possible alternatives include:
- Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCI-W) in Jessup
- Baltimore City Correctional Center (BCCC)
- Maryland Correctional Institution - Jessup (MCI-J)
Contact Information for Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
For information about current female inmate programs and facilities in Maryland, you can contact:
Address: 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 1000, Towson, MD 21286
Phone: 410-339-5000
Website: https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/
Email: [email protected]
Inmate Services and Programs
While the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit for Women is closed, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services continues to offer various programs for female inmates in other facilities, which may include:
- Education and vocational training
- Substance abuse treatment
- Mental health services
- Parenting classes
- Job readiness programs
- Re-entry services
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit for Women still operational?
No, the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit for Women has been closed. Female inmates requiring pre-release services are now accommodated in other facilities within the Maryland correctional system.
Where can I find information about current pre-release programs for female inmates in Maryland?
For information about current pre-release programs for female inmates, you can contact the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services at 410-339-5000 or visit their website at https://www.dpscs.state.md.us/.
What facilities now house female inmates who would have been eligible for the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit?
Female inmates who would have been eligible for the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit may now be housed in facilities such as the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCI-W) in Jessup, Baltimore City Correctional Center (BCCC), or Maryland Correctional Institution - Jessup (MCI-J).