Welcome to our exploration of the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution, a cornerstone in the Delaware Department of Correction. Known by locals as the Gander Hill Prison, this Level 5 facility in northeast Wilmington, Delaware, has a rich history and an essential role in the local justice system. The institution is named after Howard R. … Read more
The Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) is a maximum, medium, and minimum security prison located in Georgetown, Delaware. It is one of the oldest correctional facilities in the state, having opened its doors in 1931. The SCI houses an all-male population and is designed to hold a capacity of 1,206 inmates. Recently, a major expansion project … Read more
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) is the largest adult, male correctional facility in the state of Delaware. Located in Smyrna, the facility houses approximately 2,000 prisoners of minimum, medium, and maximum security levels, including those sentenced to the death penalty. The center opened in 1971 with a capacity of 500 inmates, which has since … Read more
Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution is a prison facility for women located in New Castle, Delaware. The institution is named after Delores J. Baylor, who served as the Superintendent of the Women’s Correctional Institution from 1974 to 1987. The facility is designed to house female prisoners who have been convicted of crimes in the … Read more
The state of Delaware has a complex prison system that houses a diverse population of inmates. From maximum-security facilities to community-based corrections centers, Delaware’s correctional system aims to provide safety and rehabilitation to its inmates while protecting the public. However, the state’s prisons have also faced challenges such as overcrowding and issues with healthcare and … Read more
