General Info

Founded in 1968, the Department of Correction is governed by the State of Connecticut. It is responsible for supporting the reintegration of offenders. The department maintains more than 15 correctional facilities and administers residential substance abuse and sex offender treatment programs. It provides anger management, religious, and educational and vocational training services. The Department of Correction also offers health education, parenting and domestic violence counseling services. It provides the Adult Basic Education program, which features training sessions in math, language arts, general science and social studies. The department offers cognitive behavioral therapy and apprenticeship programs. In addition, it operates a victim services unit. The Department of Correction manages Enfield Correctional Institution and Northern Correctional Institution.