Southern Maine Womens Reentry Center - ME DOC

State Prison

Last Updated: February 20, 2024
Address
230 River Rd, Windham, ME 04062
Beds
100
County
York
Phone
207-490-5205

SMWRC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Reentry facility.

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You can support your loved ones at SMWRC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 207-490-5205.

Located at 230 River Rd in Windham, ME, SMWRC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. SMWRC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on Southern Maine Womens Reentry Center - ME DOC so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

The Southern Maine Re-entry Center (SMRC) is designed to give women the skills and experience they need to successfully live as positive citizens and employees after they transition from state correctional facilities into their home communities after their time with the Maine Department of Corrections.

An emphasis is placed on reducing their risks of reoffending and on increasing their positive outcomes.

Positive outcomes include attributes such as

  1. being employed in high growth/high demand careers,
  2. reunifying with their families,
  3. using effective parenting skills,
  4. having stable post-release housing,
  5. remaining drug and alcohol-free,
  6. having prosocial friends and activities,
  7. being active citizens, and
  8. being able to make healthy choices for their lives.

The program uses gender-responsive principles as the foundation of all its programming and operations.

The Center houses up to 64 women and is located in Cumberland County.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the SMRC, a woman

  • must have served at least 120 days of her sentence and
  • have approximately one year left to serve.
  • She will have already demonstrated her commitment to a positive, crime-free life during her time at the Women’s Center in Windham.
  • She will be classified as minimum or community security level.
  • Many will be eligible to apply for Supervised Community Confinement.

Life in the Women’s Reentry Center

Women spend their days in educational and/or cognitive-behavioral classes that prepare them for making successful transitions into the community.

This includes

  • self-awareness sessions,
  • decision-making,
  • examining their individual reoffending risks and triggers,
  • substance abuse treatment,
  • behavioral treatment,
  • financial management, and
  • other opportunities for self improvement.

They also may

  • participate in obtaining their GEDs,
  • taking college classes in the community, or
  • learning a trade.

They also spend time participating in community service projects, such as

  • helping to train therapy dogs,
  • helping with grounds maintenance,
  • assisting local community agencies, and
  • volunteering.

Residents have work assignments. Initially, these assignments are in the facility. During the last six months of their sentence, they might have the opportunity to work in the community.

SMRC works closely with the Maine Department of Labor Career Center to place them in jobs in high growth/high demand careers where employers have need of good employees. Residents will be able to keep these jobs after their release.

Deposits to a phone account can only be used by the inmate to place phone calls through the Maine Department of Corrections debit calling system. Monies in this account cannot be transferred to the general (trust) account.

Inmate Locator

SMWRC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

Get an Arrest Record immediately.

Visitation Information

SMWRC CONTACT VISIT SCHEDULE CHANGE MEMO (Updated 9-22-2022)

Questions regarding visits? Email the Visit Office at MCC.

If you would like to visit a resident at Southern Maine Women’s Re-Entry Center, you must first complete a Visitor Application (Please see right-hand column) and pass a background check. The resident you are applying to visit will be notified of your approval and they are responsible for notifying you. If you are denied visitation, you will be sent a letter to the mailing address you provided with an explanation of why you were denied.

SCHEDULING A VISIT

Our scheduling process has changed, voicemail messages can no longer be left to schedule visits. Visits must be scheduled by completing a request at the following link: Schedule a Visit at SMWRC

VISIT OFFICE HOURS

Voicemail messages may be left for the Visit Office at (207) 893-7109 for questions related to visits. Our scheduling process has changed, voicemail messages can no longer be left to schedule visits. We will return your call or email you with a response to your question as soon as possible.

WHEN A VISIT CAN BE SCHEDULED

Visits must be scheduled two business days in advance. Visit requests completed after 4:00 pm will be considered as the next business day.

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