Administrative Staff:

Sheryl Foster, Warden

Frank Dreesen, Associate Warden for Operations

Carolyn Myles, Associate Warden for Programs

Historical:

The Nevada Department of Prisons selected Corrections Corporation of America as the private corrections contractor to design, build and operate a correctional facililty for women in Las Vegas. The Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center opened in September 1997. On October 1, 2004, the Nevada Department of Corrections assumed control of the institution.

Staffing:

Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center currently has 125 staff members:

Capacity:

Florence McClure Women's Correctional Centers total capacity is 888. It is currently under construction and will add an additional 300 medium custody beds.

Visiting:

General Population Visitation:

Segregation Housing - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, ph# 702-668-7200:

*NOTE* - Approved visitors for Segregation inmates must call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment. Scheduling is conducted Mondays thru Fridays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visitors are not allowed to enter the facility after 10:30 am or 2:45 pm or during count.

*NEW SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 18, 2009* - EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FRIDAY VISITATION IS CANCELLED. FRIDAY VISITATIONS MAY BE REIMPLEMENTED AGAIN AT A LATER DATE

General Population Visitation:

*NOTE* - Approved visitors for Segregation inmates must call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment. Scheduling is conducted Mondays thru Fridays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Visitors are not allowed to enter the facility after 10:30 am or 2:45 pm or during count.

Programs: Vocational Training, Educational Opportunities, and Treatment Services

Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center offers a wide range of programs for all of the inmate population which include but are not limited to: Addiction Prevention Education, Commitment to Change, Domestic Violence, Smoking Cessation (developed by FMWCC's Satellite Program), Victim Awarness and Women's Health and Hygiene. Vocational training is also offered which includes Flagging, Forklift Operator,Flower Design and Arrangement. Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center is dedicted to providing long term programs which include: Pups on Parole in where the inmates are trained to be certified dog handlers. The dogs are trained for appropriate placement in Southern Nevada. ARCH is a dedicated 120 bed intensive in house substance abuse program. There is also a Re-entry Program that prepares inmates for entry back into society. Clark County School District currently offers education to obtain a GED, High School Diploma, Associate of Arts in General Studies and Computer Skills Training. College of Southern Nevada also offers college level courses.

Prison Industries:

Prison Industries currently employs 20 inmates as cardroom workers and 24 inmates for Jacob Industries.