Programs

Outdoor Recreation:

There are five outdoor recreation yards. The large yard is complete with a softball diamond and a jogging path. Any number of large motor activities are possible. Three small yards are primarily utilized for misdemeanors, segregation and protective custody inmates. Though small, the yards will accommodate a wide range of large motor activities. The maximum security unit has an outdoor recreation yard consistent with the security requirements of those inmates. The yard has a ball and basketball hoop plus Frisbees. All inmates are offered at least one hour of outdoor recreation per day. If an inmate works, then more outdoor recreation time is offered.

Indoor Recreation:

There is a full size gymnasium which is available to all inmates except those in maximum security. The gym can accommodate basketball, jogging, badminton, volleyball and a wide range of other activities. All inmates are offered at least one hour of indoor recreation per day. If an inmate works, then more gymnasium privileges are offered.

Mental Health

A Mental Health Clinician is on staff to provide psychological counseling to inmates. A psychiatrist is available through contractual service.

Sex Offender Program

Tongass Community Counseling Center provides pre-treatment for inmates. Sessions are both group and individual.

Substance Abuse

A social worker is on contract to provide substance abuse counseling on a group and individual basis. The inmate Substance Abuse Treatment program at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center is eight and a half months long and consists of education (Phase I), treatment (Phases II & III), and aftercare (Phase IV). Assessment/referral services, group and individual counseling are provided. Male and female inmates, either sentenced or unsentenced, participate in treatment together.

Phase I is a six week long education course providing four hours a week of classroom work. It is a sequential (as opposed to open entry) component that cycles over every two months. It is open to male and female inmates who are interested in learning about substance abuse and chemical dependency. There are approximately fifteen inmates in the class at a time. Certificates of completion are given.

Phase II is an eight week long treatment phase that consists of two hours of process group a week and individual counseling. The goal is to develop an awareness of the disease model and to explore a change in lifestyle. Step One of the Twelve Step program is addressed. A formal assessment indicating the need for treatment is required before entering Phase II as well as an education knowledge base. Phase II is open entry and cycles over every two months. There are approximately seven inmates in Phase II at one time.

Phase III is the second eight week long treatment phase that includes two hours of process group a week and individual counseling. Steps Two, Three and an introduction to Step Four of the Twelve Step program are covered. Phase III is open entry and cycles over every two months. There are approximately five inmates in Phase III at a time.

Phase IV is Aftercare. It lasts for a minimum of three months but may be extended for as long as the inmate would like to participate. A client may return to Aftercare at anytime during his/her incarceration. Phase IV concentrates on thinking errors, relapse prevention and using support systems.

Anger Management

Through a contract with Tongass Community Counseling Center, a part-time counselor is available for individual and group services which center on anger/rage control.

Furlough Placements

Glacier Manor has CRC beds available to Lemon Creek inmates who qualify for work, education and/or rehabilitation furloughs.

Prison Industries

The Prison Industries provide employment for approximately 34 inmates. During summer peak season, extra inmates are hired for evening shifts. The Prison Industries provides services for LCCC's needs and for the marine Highway System. Inmates are expected to develop good work habits and work hard.

The laundry is a massive operation which employees several male inmates to provide laundry services to LCCC and the Alaska State Ferry System.

Close-up Program

Selected inmates and staff meet each spring with high school aged youths from all over the State of Alaska. Once a week, for six weeks, staff and inmates tell kids about prison life and the value of an education and staying out of trouble.

Culture Groups

Native Culture and Black Culture clubs meet once a week with special events held as approved. Through various activities, i.e.; soda sales and movies, the clubs are able to raise moneys to fund several institutional and community based type projects.

Library

Library services include both lending and law. A state grant to the Juneau Memorial Library provides the institution with money for the purchase of books, videos and a variety of library related materials. Education staff make pick up and delivery to and from Juneau Memorial Library. We will provide inter-library loan services.

The in-house lending library includes nearly 1000 books for various contributing sources. Numerous periodical and in-state newspapers are subscribed to as well as vocational periodicals. Inmates are employed as librarians.

The institutional law library is fully stocked with legal materials as per the Cleary Partial Settlement Agreement. All inmates may avail themselves to this service. The maximum security unit has a mini law library on wheels comprised of basic materials. A max inmate may request and will receive other materials. Requests for legal materials not available on-site are handled through an Anchorage based legal services firm.

Religious Activities

Religious activities are coordinated by the state chaplain. Many volunteer ministers and lay persons hold church services and Bible study groups on an ongoing basis. Individual spiritual counseling is available from many denominations. A small chapel is dedicated to service 365 days a year.

Inmate Educational Opportunities