Cheshire Correctional Institution

The Cheshire Correctional Institution, located at 900 Highland Avenue in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a state prison with a rich history and a significant role in the state’s correctional system. 

Established in 1913, it originally operated as the Chester Reformatory, designed for young male offenders aged 16 to 24. The facility’s initial goal was to separate youth from the adult prison population. Over the years, it evolved and, by 1982, was redesignated as a correctional institution for adult male inmates.

The prison spans 25 acres and can house up to 1,580 inmates. It features various specialized housing units, including those for protective custody, restrictive housing, and the True Program, a unit focused on addressing specific inmate needs.

The institution offers a broad spectrum of rehabilitation and support programs, such as addiction treatment, vocational training, and educational services, including opportunities for offenders under the age of 22 to receive special education.

Beyond confinement, Cheshire Correctional Institution plays a proactive role in vocational education. Through its programs, inmates engage in projects that benefit non-profits and community organizations. This hands-on training helps equip them with skills they can use post-incarceration.

Combining historical significance with modern correctional practices, the Cheshire Correctional Institution underscores Connecticut’s commitment to confinement, rehabilitation, and community contributions.

For further information about the Cheshire Correctional Institution, including inmate records search and visitation details, individuals can refer to the official website of the Connecticut State Department of Corrections or utilize online inmate search platforms specific to the state of Connecticut.