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Pretrial
and Regional Correctional Centres
Prince George
Regional Correctional Centre (PGRCC)
Contact
Information
Description
Prince George Regional Correctional Centre is a remand and sentenced
facility for adults in the northern region of B.C. The centre opened
in 1996 and houses male and female inmates. A variety of internal
and external work programs are available for inmates of all risk
levels.
Core
programs
- Substance
Abuse Management
- Violence
Prevention
- Respectful
Relationships
- Other programs
- Breaking
Barriers Program (cognitive skills)
- Alcoholics/
Narcotics Anonymous
- Drug and
Alcohol Liaison
- Release planning
- Native Brotherhood
Education
- Grade 12 education (GED Certificate) or a Grade 12 Graduation – Adult Dogwood Diploma
- Food Safe
- Forestry
oriented vocational training
- Forestry
practical experience
Inmate
work and skills development
- Cleaning
and maintenance
- Carpentry
shop
- Farm operations
- Laundry
- Tailor shop
- Carpentry
shop
- Kitchen
food services
- Community
work service
- Forestry
projects
Recreation
- Gymnasium
with weight room, and outside exercise yard
- Common rooms
for board games, cards and TV
- Library
services
- Crafts/hobbies
Religious
and spiritual programs
Chaplains
provide weekly services, ecumenical and interfaith liaison, bible
study classes and individual counselling. Native elders provide
aboriginal spirituality and cultural awareness. A sweat lodge is
also located on the grounds.
Inmate
health
Inmates have access to the following health care professionals:
- Nurses
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Psychiatric
nurse
Community
involvement
- John Howard
Society
- Salvation
Army
- Alcoholics
Anonymous
- Ministry
of Human Resources
- Elizabeth
Fry Society
- Ministry
of Forests
- Aids Prince
George
- Civic Pride
- P.G. Activators
Society
- Advocacy
for Women & Children (AWAC)
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