Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Dayton Correctional Institution

Institutional Information

Date Opened	1987
Total Acreage	75
Accreditation Status	Yes
Total Security Staff	152
Total Staff	283
GRF Budget	$25,578,761
(subject to monthly review and adjustment)
Daily Cost Per Inmate	$101.54
Population as of 05/12	892
Black Inmates	310
White Inmates	577
Other Inmates	5
Escapes/Walkways 2011	0
Security Levels	1's: 2's: 3's: 4's: 392 308 187 5

Security Level Descriptions:

• 1 = Minimum Security
• 2 = Medium Security
• 3 = Close Security
• 4 = Maximum Security
• 5 = Administrative Maximum

Visiting

 Hours

•  Effective Sunday January 29, 2012.

  First time visitors must complete an orientation session which begins promptly at 12:00 p.m. for the first session or 4:00 p.m. for the second session.

  Please have documents ready for visitation (birth certificate, Authorization of Minor Child form, etc.) or the visitor will not be permitted entrance into visitation.

  Visiting days are Wednesday through Sunday.

  • First session:  12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must arrive by 2:00 p.m.

  • Second session: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and must arrive by 6 p.m.

  Reservations

• Reservations are required at least 24 hours prior to the visit and up to 7 days in advance.
• Approved visitors should make a reservation by calling 937-263-0060, ext. 5176, between the hours of 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Any cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance or the visit will be counted as a visit for the month.

  Institution-Specific Visiting Information

For general visiting information or to download a visitor application, go to our visiting page.

Phone Calls

• Information on inmate telephone service and access is located at Offender Phone Services.

Correspondence

• Information on written correspondence may be found at Offender Mail and Packages.

Unique Programs

• Administrative Office Technology program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for completers to obtain initial employment in business with the ability to function as a productive participant in our society.  Therefore, all students are provided with opportunities to acquire this knowledge and to develop the skills and abilities to make this transition effective especially in keyboarding, Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.  Alternative learning experiences are available for students who find it difficult to learn through traditional methods.  The opportunity to develop employability skills, to enhance academic proficiency, to develop skills necessary for initial employment and retention, and an appreciation of the concepts of lifelong learning are emphasized in all aspects of the program.
• GEM Leadership Development Program: The GEM Leadership Development Program provides intensive pre and post release supportive services starting 15 to 18 months prior to an inmate's release and from 18 to 36 months after release to equip offenders with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities.  The GEM Leadership Development Program uses an innovative holistic approach to reentry, which integrates leadership models, mentoring, and support services in a coordinated case management system involving a variety of relevant service providers.

Inmate Programs