Programs/Services
Prisoners housed at the Bolduc Correctional Facility have the
opportunity to make significant strides toward a positive reintegration
to society. The prisoner can improve his skills, employability
and self-knowledge through vocational training, academic and computer
education, and counseling programs. The Bolduc Correctional Facility
places a great deal of emphasis on a sound work ethic. This is
a working facility and meritorious extra good time will only be
awarded if earned. Most prisoners recognize this and their efforts
are reflected in the overall success of this correctional facility.
Unit Management System
The Bolduc Correctional Facility's Unit Management Team is comprised
of a Unit Manager, Zone Supervisor, Correctional Caseworker, Correctional
Care/Treatment Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Mental Health
Worker, Correctional Officer, and a Unit Clerk.
This team has decision-making authority regarding certain programs
and security decisions for prisoners who reside at this facility.
Unit Management is a more effective way to manage programs.
Case Management
Each housing unit at BCF has its own caseworker or care/treatment
worker (CTW). The caseworker or CTW is the resource person that
the prisoners go to regarding day-to-day problems which they may
be experiencing. The caseworker or CTW provides information on
institutional and community programs, and makes necessary referrals
to the proper resources. The caseworker or CTW responds to family
crises, emergency situations, and coordinates furloughs for deathbed
visits and funeral trips, as prison policy allows. The caseworker
or CTW works closely with the Department of Human Services in the
areas of child protection, parental rights, and child support payments.
The caseworker or CTW also provides pre-release planning and coordinates
with social service agencies in the community which the prisoner
will be released to.
Restitution
The Bolduc Correctional Facility is very active in the community.
For well over 20 years, the facility's programs have worked to
assist local municipalities, state agencies, school departments,
community action agencies and regional historical societies. Projects
have ranged from building wheel chair ramps at the homes of handicapped
individuals to major construction and renovations such as the Cushing
School and the Thomaston Branch of the University of Maine.
The "Hot Shot" Firefighting crew travels throughout
the state assisting the State of Maine Forestry Departments. This
group has been active for well over ten years and is highly acclaimed
for its firefighting efforts.
Crews from the Bolduc Facility have assisted area municipalities
and state agencies with roadside clean up and waste dump control.
We currently provide the Department of Transportation with three
full-time crews. This program has evolved into a major cooperative
effort by two state agencies to provide a service to the State
of Maine.
Work Release
For nearly 15 years the Bolduc Correctional Facility operated
a Work Release Program in the local communities. It was suspended
in 1988 to focus primarily on farming and vocational training,
but the increase in population has created a need to return to
this program.
In the past few years the work release program has grown from
two prisoners to a maximum capacity of 30. While on Local Work
Release, prisoners will pay room and board as well as any other
court ordered restitution.
Religious services
Religious services are also available at the Bolduc Facility and
are coordinated by the Chaplain at the Maine State Prison. Many
faiths are represented and services, prayer meetings, and study
groups are scheduled. Outside religious groups provide numerous
activities to our population including an annual Christmas party.
