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Bill Cool
740-774-7050 (Fax: 740-774-7055)
drc.rci@odrc.state.oh.us
16149 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601
Ross Correctional Institution is committed to recruiting dedicated and resourceful volunteers to assist in reentry efforts by providing services to offenders. For additional information on these opportunities or the application process, please contact Chris Markko at 740-774-7050, ext. 2519 or via email.
The Prison Rape Elimination Act was passed in 2003 to protect individuals from prison rape. Click here for more information.
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Written correspondence to inmates must include the inmate's name and number on the envelope and be addressed to PO Box 7010 Chillicothe, OH 45601.
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The Ross Correctional Institution maintains video visiting kiosks in every general population housing unit. The hours available for video visits are as follows: 7:30 AM – 10:30AM; 12:30PM – 3:30PM; and 5:30PM – 8:30PM.Visits are 30 minutes in duration; however, an additional 30 minutes can be requested if another visit was not already scheduled on the same kiosk immediately after the conclusion of the requestor’s initial visit.
An approved visitor is defined as: a visitor that submitted an application for visitation, processing has been completed, and approval by institutional staff has taken place. Any approved visitor may request a video visit. Approved visitors must create an account and register with JPay. When family members register to have a video visit, they are prompted by JPay through a series of steps to achieve their visit. Video visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of the time that they are requesting.
Video visitation kiosks are available to all general population inmates in their housing units. Inmates in restrictive housing (segregation) are not permitted video visits. All visitation rules and regulations for video visitation are the same as institutional visits. Violation of visiting rules during video visitation might result in a loss of visiting privileges. All video visits are monitored, recorded, and/or reviewed after the video visit session. Video visitation is limited to only approved and tentatively approved visitors. Video visits might be stopped if a violation of visiting rules is observed
Approved visitors may visit www.jpay.com for additional information
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RCI Receives a Visit From Barren Warren February 12
RCI Going Home for Good Program Donates to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry December 21
Franklin County UMADAOP Completes Second Fatherhood Program at RCI December 14
RCI Unit Staff Attends Unit Management Retreat December 13
Life Builders Graduation at Ross Correctional Institution December 5
The Cognitive Behavior Therapy program is structured as a three (3) month Intensive Out-Patient (IOP) Program treatment program utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as the main approach of treatment. TheNew Life program is specifically targeted toward people who have chronic problems with substance abuse and criminal behavior. The program provides a positive environment where people who have similar problems can live and work together to improve their lives. Provisions are made so the environment is cohesive within the program milieu. Therefore, the Staff of New Life Program is providing the highest degree of comprehensive quality care including; chemical dependency education, counseling, healthy life choices, and a life of sobriety.
The reading room is to encourage family literacy by providing a pleasant and comfortable setting for you and your child.
(All children must be escorted by an adult in the reading room)
The room is stocked with a wide variety of children’s books, art and craft supplies, toys, games and a television. Many of the books and supplies are donated by employees and service organizations.There is a reading room attendant that will issue out board games, cards and coloring materials that may be enjoyed at your table as well.
The The Going Home for Good (GHFG)” unit program is a 12 month long program designed to provide Level 3 offenders the skills and opportunities they will need to transition back into Ohio’s communities. GHFG is the first restorative housing at a Level 3 institution in the State of Ohio. GHFG programming will supply inmates with the necessary tools needed to change their behavior and become responsible and accountable to themselves, their families and the community. GHFG program offers opportunities for offenders to obtain job skills to secure employment upon release.