Welcome to the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio

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    At CCNO, inmates are classified based on their institutional behavior and criminal background. Inmates are provided with constructive programs and work experiences in order to utilize their time in a positive manner.

    CCNO staff have developed and worked toward the implementation of the following goals in regards to rehabilitation:

• Getting inmates to recognize and accept ownership of their problems.

• Help inmates develop a strategy for positive change in their lives and involve them in appropriate programming in order to make that change.

• Make appropriate community-based referrals for continued rehabilitative assistance upon an inmate being released from CCNO.

Programs

TAMAR:  TAMAR (Trauma Addiction Mental Health and Recovery) is an integrated treatment approach designed for incarcerated women who are mentally ill, substance abusing and are victims of trauma.  Typically, over 80% of women in jail will meet these criteria.  Prior to release from CCNO program participants will be linked to treatment providers in their home community.  This will help to provide a continuity of care for the women as they leave the correctional facility and go back to their community.  Counseling services for this program are provided by Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, Inc. 

Choices: In-house dual diagnosis program. Dual diagnosis inmates are describes as those inmates who are mentally ill and have a substance abuse problem. This program provides four hours of psychiatric services bi-weekly, psychotropic medications for participants and the services of a psychiatric registered nurse for counseling and education. This is in addition to drug and alcohol treatment.  As the offender approaches their release date, staff will link them to treatment providers in their home community.  A two-week supply of medication is given to the offender upon their release.  The program is conducted by Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, Inc.  For more information on substance abuse programs, please review our Treatment publication.

New Beginnings Drug/Alcohol Program: Intense drug/alcohol treatment and educational program in L1 and J1 offered to inmates on a six to eight-week basis. This includes group counseling, individual counseling, education and referrals to other treatment agencies.  As the offender approaches their release date, staff will link them to treatment providers in their home community.  Program conducted by Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, Inc.

GED/ABLE: Offers inmates opportunities to earn their GED or advance their educational skills by attending weekday classes. Inmates study social studies, writing, mathematics, science and reading in order to prepare to take the GED test. GED testing is conducted the fourth Tuesday of each month.  Program conducted by the Four County Career Center. 

Vocational Classes: Various vocational classes are offered through the Four County Career Center and Northwest State Community College. Classes in the past have included Job Search Techniques, Personal Finance, Forklift Certification, Basic Computer Skills and Customer Service training.

Library: Inmates have access to a fully shelved library, which includes hardbacks, paperbacks and magazines. Also each unit has a bookshelf with limited books available. A law library with up-to-date Ohio Revised Code manuals is available. A smaller library for work release inmates is located in the work release building.

Anger Control/Relaxation Classes: Conducted by individual Case Managers. Teaches inmates how to recognize anger, what triggers anger and methods of relaxation. 

Chaplaincy Services:  A part-time Chaplain contracted through Reach Up assists the Manager of Offender Services in the coordination of religious services.  Reach Up is a non-profit agency that coordinates religious and chaplaincy services for offenders at CCNO.

Volunteer Services: Over 200 volunteers conduct various services for inmates to attend which include AA meetings, worship services and Bible study. Services are offered on a daily basis and posted in units.  For more information on how to become a volunteer at CCNO, please see our Volunteer Policy.  The volunteer application is available by following the link.

HARC:  The HARC program is conducted by volunteers.  This is a six-week program that discusses how to incorporate Bible study and prayer into an inmate's life; how to find a job; prepare for an interview and be a good employee; getting priorities in line to include budgeting money, saving money and saving money to pay weekly bills; picking a place to live that an inmate can afford; where and how to shop on a budget; and how to live a balanced life to be satisfied, happy and grateful with where you are today.  Participation is voluntary.

ACTS:  The Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series (ACTS) program is conducted by volunteers.  This is an educational approach to drug and alcohol abuse, using visual tools, object lessons and a true recorded testimonial application.  A qualified Christian Prisoners Fellowship instructor teaches an ongoing ACTS curriculum addressing real life situations and providing offenders with positive coping skills in a support group setting.  The instructor also offers chaplaincy materials and benefits to the inmates, links the released inmates to a positive support group (a local church) outside the jail and provides care for the inmates' families.  Participation is voluntary.

Recreation: A minimum of five hours of organized recreation is offered to all eligible inmates in all security levels on a weekly basis. Activities include basketball, volleyball, jogging, ping-pong and board games. Board games are in the units.

Domestic Violence Awareness Program: Conducted by the Center for Abuse Prevention, Inc. Six sessions cover topics on defining domestic violence and different forms of abuse; myths about battering; cycle of violence; effects of domestic violence on children; characteristics of a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship; and relapse prevention techniques.

Life Skills: Self-help and educational programs offered to inmates by volunteers. Speakers from various agencies and volunteers discuss topics such as self esteem, dealing with stress, family violence, anger control, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, financial investments, job resumes, freedom from smoking and parenting.  Participation is voluntary.

This site was updated on July 21, 2008