Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) is the state agency responsible for managing the correctional facilities and overseeing the rehabilitation and reintegration of adults in custody (AICs) within Oregon. Established in 1987, ODOC operates a network of 12 state prisons, providing a range of services aimed at promoting public safety and facilitating successful re-entry into society.

Headquartered in Salem, Oregon, ODOC's facilities are strategically located across the state to serve a diverse population.

Correctional Facilities

• Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville: Accommodates all of Oregon’s female inmates and provides intake services to all male inmates.
• Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland: A minimum-security prison operational since 1990.
• Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras: Offers both minimum and medium-security options.
• Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton: A medium-security facility operational since 1985.
• Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem: A medium-security facility operational since 1959.
• Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem: A multi-security penitentiary operational since 1866.
• Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City: A minimum-security prison operational since 1989.
• Santiam Correctional Institution in Salem: A minimum-security prison operational since 1992.
• Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario: Oregon’s largest correctional institution, operational since 1991.
• South Fork Forest Camp in Tillamook: A minimum-security work camp operational since 1951.
• Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla: Offers both medium and minimum-security options.
• Warner Creek Correctional Facility in Lakeview: A minimum-security facility operational since 2005.

These facilities are designed to provide secure environments while offering programs that support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.

Services Offered

• Health and Wellness Programs: Ensuring that AICs have access to necessary medical and mental health care.
• Educational and Vocational Training: Providing opportunities for AICs to acquire skills and education that can aid in employment upon release.
• Reentry and Release Planning: Assisting AICs in developing plans for their transition back into the community, including support with housing, employment, and social services.
• Religious Services: Offering faith-based programs and counseling to support the spiritual needs of AICs.

ODOC is committed to upholding the principles of public safety, accountability, and rehabilitation. Through its comprehensive approach, the department strives to reduce recidivism and support the successful reintegration of individuals into society.

Location

• Salem, OR, USA – Headquarters and multiple facilities located here to manage operations and services.