Religious Programs Trinity Evangelical Free Church Bible Study; Alcohol Chemical Treatment Series (ACTS); Calvary Pentecostal Church Discussion Meetings and Bible Study , Catholic Services
Work Programs

THIS FACILITY OFFERS A 2 FOR 1 WORK/TRUSTEE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ALLOW QUALIFIED INMATES TO EARN 1 DAY OFF THEIR SENTENCE FOR EVERY 2 DAYS WORKED.

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS PROGRAM:

  • AN INMATE MUST BE FULLY SENTENCED.
  • HAVE SHOWN A WILLINGNESS TO BE CO-OPERATIVE AND WILLING TO WORK.
  • HAVE HAD A PHYSICAL FROM OUR MEDICAL STAFF.
  • MUST BE FREE OF WRITE-UPS FOR MISCONDUCT FOR 30 DAYS.
  • BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUG SCREEN  I.E. URINE TEST
  • THOSE WITH DISABILITIES WILL NOT BE EXCLUDED.
  • ANY WRITE-UPS WHILE ON 2 FOR 1 MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF 2 FOR 1.

THERE ARE SEVERAL DIFFERENT JOBS AVAILABLE AND ARE AWARDED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY AT THE DISCRESSION OF THE PROGRAMS DEPT.

       

REMEMBER !! INMATES MAY APPLY AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE FACILITY, HOWEVER MUST SHOW CO-OPERATION AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH STAFF FOR THE 30 DAY PERIOD.PRIOR TO BEING SEEN BY THE PROGRAMS DEPT.

Educational Programs

GED, Literacy Volunteers, Thresholds (good decision making), New Books for New Readers, Basic Computer Skills.  SCJ is part of Skowhegan Adult Ed.

Mental Health and Social Work Programs Mental Health Groups, Alcoholics Anonymus, Release Planning, and Maine Pre-trial Diversion Program, Work Ready!
Recreational Programs Pod Activities:  Basketball, Puzzles and Games, Inmate Lending Library, Handball, Dayroom TV, Pod Dogs, Yoga