The Massachusetts Treatment Center (MTC) is a state-run correctional facility located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. It is a medium-security prison that houses male inmates who have been convicted of sex offenses or who have been civilly committed as sexually dangerous persons. The center is responsible for providing treatment and rehabilitation services to its residents to help … Read more
MASAC at Plymouth, also known as the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center, is a unique facility that provides detoxification services for male patients who are civilly committed or criminally sentenced. Located in the Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the center is responsible for providing a safe and supportive environment for patients to … Read more
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Correctional Unit (LSH) is a medium security correctional unit within the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital providing secure inpatient and outpatient medical care to male and female inmates from both the state and county. The facility is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The LSH offers … Read more
The Boston Pre-Release Center (BPRC) is a minimum and pre-release facility housing criminally sentenced males. It is located in Roslindale, Massachusetts, and is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Correction. The prison is designed to provide inmates with a structured, secure environment that prepares them for reentry into society. The BPRC offers a variety of … Read more
Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH) is a medium-security facility in Massachusetts that houses male patients in two categories: civil commitments without criminal sentences and pre-trial detainees sent for competency and criminal responsibility evaluations by the court. The hospital has a long and controversial history, dating back to its opening in 1855. Over the years, it has … Read more
The state of Massachusetts has a long and complex history with regard to its prison system. Prisons have served as a vital component of the state’s criminal justice system for centuries, but have also faced significant criticism and scrutiny from various stakeholders. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in understanding the state … Read more
