The High Security Center (HSC) is a maximum-security prison in Rhode Island that houses inmates who require close custody, control, and security. It was opened in 1981 and has a bed capacity of 166 inmates. The HSC is a self-contained facility that is designed to provide maximum security for the most dangerous and violent offenders. … Read more
The Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility in Rhode Island is a correctional facility that houses awaiting trial offenders and three classification levels, which are minimum, medium, and work release. The facility is named after Gloria McDonald, who was the first woman to serve as a warden in Rhode Island. It was opened in December 2010 and … Read more
John J. Moran Medium Security Facility is a correctional facility located in Cranston, Rhode Island. It was constructed from 1990 to 1992, and it covers 29 acres of land. The facility has the highest inmate bed capacity of any Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) facility, with 1,126 available beds. The facility houses sentenced adult … Read more
Rhode Island is a small state located in the northeastern region of the United States. Despite its size, the state has a significant prison population, with multiple facilities housing inmates across the state. The prison system in Rhode Island has been a topic of debate and controversy, with concerns ranging from overcrowding to inadequate healthcare … Read more
