Tundra Center

Reentry & Treatment Facility

Last Updated: March 08, 2024
Address
680 Ridgecrest Drive, Bethel, AK 99559
Beds
85
County
Bethel Census Area
Phone
907-543-3414
Fax
907-543-4031

Tundra Center is for Reentry & Treatment Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at Tundra Center on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 907-543-3414.

The Tundra Center in Bethel, AK, focuses on successful offender reintegration into society, crucial for effective crime control. With high recidivism rates, evidence-based practices tailor programs for medium to high-risk individuals, reducing repeat offenses. Reentry and Treatment Centers offer structured environments and various programs aiding rehabilitation and community reconnection efforts. Collaborating with the Bethel Census Area Sheriff's Department, the Alaska Department of Corrections, and sometimes the US Marshal Service/Federal Bureau of Prisons, comprehensive reentry services prioritize education, substance abuse treatment, and workforce development. Facilities assist officers in monitoring compliance and serve as alternatives to pretrial detention, considering cost-effectiveness and reducing overcrowding. Emphasizing individual needs, family support, and community integration, the center aims for holistic support, empowering successful reintegration.

The Tundra Center provides temporary housing, monitoring, and transitional services for 85 minimum security adult male and female offenders for the Alaska Department of Corrections. The center accommodates pre-trial and alternative incarceration programs. The Tundra Center is in Bethel, Alaska. This small, rural town is located on the Kuskokwim River in the remote southwest area of the State.

Residents receive help transitioning from a life of crime to one of responsibility and productivity. This process includes teaching life skills and providing job readiness training. Newly placed residents are subject to a highly structured environment. As treatment and rehabilitation goals are achieved, offenders earn the privilege of decreased structure. Security measures include 24-hour custodial supervision, closed-circuit surveillance cameras and frequent census checks. The Center accommodates pre-trial and alternative to incarceration programs.

Substance Abuse Counseling Residential Outpatient Services for Bethel Therapeutic Court participants Religious Activities Cultural Relevance Program Community Work Service Program In-House AA Sex Offender Program.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Alaska. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Tundra Center .

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Tundra Center are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Residents in treatment often have conflicting schedules as many have off-site employment and are not always available during visiting hours. Please reach out to 907-543-3414, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Bethel.

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