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Wenny
09-27-2004, 04:19 PM
Mr. Gerald Berge, Warden
500 East Parrish Street
PO Box 6000
Prairie du Chien WI 53821
Phone: 608-326-7828
Fax: 608-326-5500

Send Inmate Mail to PO Box 9900

INSTITUTION INFORMATION

PDCI was originally purchased by the State in 1997 as a third Juvenile Correctional Institution (JCI) for boys. However, due to decreases in JCI populations, PDCI was transferred to the Division of Adult Institutions in the 2003-2005 state budget and it now houses male inmates. It is located on the southwestern border of Wisconsin, approximately 100 miles west of Madison.

PROGRAMS

Utilizing the unit management (team) approach, PDCI provides life skills, self-discipline, confidence, and positive role modeling for the inmates placed there.

Major program components include:

AODA Treatment & Education Cognitive Intervention Program
Victim Impact Program Performance of Community Service
Religious Programs Education & Vocational Programs

The Educational Program emphasizes academic remediation for students below literacy level, preparation for the High School Equivalency Exam for students at higher levels, and technical college classes for those students who have a diploma.


PDCI provides medical, dental, and psychiatric services. Licensed and qualified staff provide all services, routine and emergency, on a 24-hour basis. The facility has a Health Services Unit and dental area that provides for all routine care on site. Clinical Services provides assessment, treatment, crisis intervention, and other mental health services. Clinical Services also provides group therapy in anger management and domestic violence.

mof109
11-24-2007, 07:30 PM
Hello all...............does anyone here have information about Prairie du Chien? My son will be transferred here soon. I know it is a med sec. but that is all I know. I would be grateful for ANY information. Thanks!! ;)

lk5415
09-17-2009, 01:49 AM
From what I hear from my phone calls, he says its a pretty relaxed place. I went for one visit and it is pretty relaxed we played board games and held hands and walked over to get some food together. Its overall nice. I think he'll like it.