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Hampden County Pre-Release Center

County Work Release

Last Updated: May 01, 2025

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Address

325 Alabama Rd, Ludlow, MA 01056

Beds

207

County

Hampden

Phone

413-547-8000

prc@hcsdmass.org

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Hampden Co Pre-Release Center is for County Work Release offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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At the Hampden County Pre-Release Center, inmates with good behavior have access to traditional jobs in the public sector during the day. The program offers varying degrees of freedom, some even allowing prisoners to work during the week and return home, serving their sentences on only weekends. Depending on the terms (which change from time to time), inmates may reside in a halfway house or under home confinement when not working. As they near their release date, residents may transition to reintegration programs, with potential offers of full-time employment upon full release.

Work release program initiatives have proven benefits, including increased employment opportunities post-release, accelerated job acquisition, higher post-release earnings, and reduced recidivism rates among participants. Hampden Co Pre-Release Center is committed to empowering inmates with skills and opportunities for successful reentry into society.

PreRelease Minimum Center is a residential facility, which focuses on vocational educational training/employment, education, treatment programs, and community re-entry for all residents. Simultaneously we promote resident accountability and at the forefront consider public safety a priority. The goal of the program is the successful reintegration of residents back into the community. As residents prepare for community re-integration they are encouraged to examine past maladaptive behaviors and work towards positive changes to avoid prior lifestyles of criminal behavior, which has previously resulted in criminal recidivism. Residents are classified, screened and through an assessment process are tracked to attend the Re-Entry Program.

The Center requires the residents on a continuum to address their criminal factors, which originally brought them into the correctional center. The program averages 207 inmates in its residential setting on any given day. About 747 inmates complete the facilities program in a year. Last year our Community Service Program amassed over 85,000 hours of work dedicated to assisting community projects such as Habitat for Humanity, Springfield Housing, and many others. Since the Community Service Program's inception in April of 1993, over 1 million hours of restitution have been given back to the citizens of Hampden County. Thus contributing to the stabilization of our communities.

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Hampden Co Pre-Release Center are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 413-547-8000, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Ludlow. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hampden County Pre-Release Center - FAQs

A County Work Release is a detention facility that primarily houses inmates serving short-term sentences, often for misdemeanor offenses. Unlike traditional jails, workhouses emphasize labor programs, rehabilitation, and reintegration opportunities, allowing inmates to contribute to the community while serving their sentence. These facilities may offer work release programs, vocational training, and educational services to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for life after incarceration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a County Workhouse?
A County Workhouse is a correctional facility that primarily houses inmates serving short-term sentences, often incorporating work programs, job training, and rehabilitation efforts to prepare them for reintegration into society.
How is a County Workhouse different from a county jail?
Unlike a jail, which primarily holds pretrial detainees and individuals serving various sentence lengths, a workhouse focuses on sentenced inmates, often with structured work or vocational programs to promote productivity and rehabilitation.
Who is eligible to be housed in a County Workhouse?
Typically, inmates serving misdemeanor sentences, low-level felony offenders, or those participating in work release programs are housed in workhouses. Eligibility is determined by the courts and facility administrators.
What types of work programs are available in a County Work Release?
Work programs may include facility maintenance, community service, agricultural work, road cleanup crews, laundry services, or vocational training in trades like carpentry, culinary arts, and landscaping.
Can inmates leave the facility for work release?
Yes, many County Workhouses offer work release programs, allowing approved inmates to maintain outside employment while returning to the facility when not working.
How does an inmate qualify for work release?
Eligibility is based on factors such as sentence length, behavior, risk level, and court approval. Participants must maintain employment and comply with program rules.
Are inmates paid for their work?
Inmates in work release programs earn wages from their employers, with a portion allocated for room and board, court fines, restitution, and other financial obligations. Inmates assigned to in-house work crews typically do not receive wages.
Do County Workhouses provide rehabilitation programs?
Yes, many workhouses offer substance abuse counseling, educational programs, GED preparation, job training, and life skills courses to reduce recidivism and improve post-release outcomes.
How long can someone be sentenced to a County Workhouse?
Sentence lengths vary by jurisdiction, but most workhouses house inmates serving less than one year, often for misdemeanors or low-level felony offenses.
Can inmates have visitors at a County Workhouse?
Yes, most workhouses allow visitation, but policies vary by facility. Visitation schedules, approval requirements, and rules must be followed.
Are inmates allowed phone calls or mail?
Inmates can send and receive mail, and most facilities provide access to phone services, often requiring prepaid accounts or collect calls.
What happens if an inmate violates workhouse rules?
Rule violations can result in loss of privileges, removal from work release, extended sentence time, or transfer to a stricter correctional facility.
Are County Workhouses minimum-security facilities?
Most workhouses operate as minimum or low-security facilities, housing non-violent offenders and those eligible for community-based programs.
What happens after an inmate completes their sentence at a County Workhouse?
Upon release, inmates may receive assistance with job placement, housing referrals, and reentry support services to help them transition back into the community.

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