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Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre, formerly Fort Augusta Prison, is Jamaica's only prison for women. [1] It was built to accommodate 250 female inmates [2] but has held over 280 on occasions. [2] [3] It has been known to run short of food. [4] It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.
Centres for men and women: [2] The South Camp Adult Correctional Centre (SCACC) New Broughton Sunset Adult Correctional Centre (NBSACC) - For elderly men; Richmond Farm adult Correctional Centre (RFACC) St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre (ST.CACC) - Reception centre; Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre (TFACC)
Pages in category "Women's prisons in Jamaica" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. F.
The women were moved there from the aging Ft. Augusta facility. [8] The women’s facility faces many of the same issues of overcrowding, poor living conditions, and abuse that the other facilities do. Jamaica has made great effort to improve the juvenile side of their corrections system. Their four juvenile facilities are run like schools.
Women's prisons in Jamaica (2 P) Pages in category "Prisons in Jamaica" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total.
In 1840, a statute was passed to establish a General Penitentiary in Jamaica. The preamble to the law stated that it was necessary "not only for the safe custody of convicted criminals, but to ensure the more important object of their restoration to society, in a state of reformation and improvement, by a uniform course of well regulated labour, and judicious instruction."
Horizon Adult Remand Centre opened in 2002 with a capacity of 1026. [1]It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.The prison was featured in Vybz Kartel's music video for the song Conjugal Visit featuring Spice.
Saint Jago Women's Centre [1] has been closed, ... List of prisons in Jamaica; External links. Aerial view. Photos: References This page was last ...