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Leon County Detention Facility Inmate Programs

The Leon County Sheriff's Office provides various educational, spiritual, and vocational programs for inmates at the detention facility to support their successful reentry into the community. The office actively seeks community volunteers and vendors to assist in delivering these services.

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Why It Matters

Residents and community organizations can participate in or provide services for inmate rehabilitation programs at the Leon County Detention Facility, which aims to reduce and improve public safety.

Key Facts

  • The Leon County Detention Facility offers four categories of inmate programs: Spiritual, Educational, Transformational, and Vocational.
  • Educational programs include adult literacy, GED preparation, and life skills classes.
  • Transformational programs include anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, substance abuse support, and mentorship.
  • Vocational programs provide training in culinary arts, custodial skills, and other trades.
  • Community members can volunteer to lead classes, mentor participants, or facilitate spiritual services.
  • Vendors may provide approved educational tools or vocational training equipment.
  • All volunteers and vendors must undergo a screening process.
  • Organizations interested in presenting a program must submit an application to the Re-entry team.
  • The ALL IN Ministries Chapel was built through community donations and partnerships.
  • The Programs Office can be reached at 850-606-3500 for those interested in getting involved.

Who's Mentioned

personKristy Hardin“Contact for program applications”other850-606-3500“Phone number for the Programs Office”personWalt McNeil“Sheriff of Leon County”personBradley Janowski“Reentry Director”location535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304“Address of the Leon County Detention Facility”organizationLeon County Sheriff's Office“The government body managing the detention facility and programs”personShonda Knight“Sr. Exec. Director of Community Affairs and Reentry”