About FCDC
The Frankfort Career Development Center serves as a Department of Corrections Governmental Services institution providing care, housing, custody, control and governmental services jobs to inmates.
Besides the primary emphasis on security and control, the main program focus shall be to assist inmates in progressing to a Community Service Center and to the community as responsible citizens after positive behavior, program participation, and work performance have been demonstrated. Accountability for voluntary program opportunities include: academic school, substance abuse, recreational activities, club activities, religious programs and counseling programs.
Each inmate at Frankfort Career Development Center shall be afforded the opportunity to utilize the system of incentives and penalties.
Each inmate shall be evaluated by the staff periodically. The reclassification document shall be adjusted according to the inmate's behavior, program needs, participation and work performance.
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Goals |
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To efficiently operate the Frankfort Career Development Center in accordance with Kentucky Revised Statutes, Corrections and institutional policy and procedures.
To provide the opportunities for convicted male felons to participate in meaningful work as well as recreational and institutional programs to better enable them to successfully return to society as productive citizens.
To provide inmates with a complete health maintenance program through the utilization of licensed medical practitioners.
To ensure all staff are properly trained to provide services in their area of responsibility.
To ensure the Frankfort Career Development Center maintains the standards of quality required by the operational procedures set forth by the American Corrections Association(ACA).
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Institutional Information |
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The Frankfort Career Development Center is a 205-capacity minimum-security facility located in Frankfort. The majority of inmates are assigned to the Governmental Services Program Work Detail to provide a supplemental labor force for governmental agencies in the state capitol.
| Security Status |
Minimum |
| Date Opened |
1976 |
| Population |
205 |
| Total Acreage |
80 |
| Total Staff |
42 |
| Black Inmates |
50% |
| White Inmates |
49% |
| Annual Cost Per Inmate |
$15,025.80 |
| Daily Cost Per Inmate |
$41.05 |
| Annual Operating Budget |
$2.8 million |
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Accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA)
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