Correctional Services

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES STAFF

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Jail Classes

• Cognitive Behavioral Programming

• Substance Abuse Programming
• Mental Health Programming
• Educational Programming
• Transitioning Programming
• Domestic Violence Programming
• Religious Programming

• Religious/Substance Abuse Programming 

• Public Health Programming

• In-House Programming

Mental Health Services

• Jail Mental Health Team
• CSTS/JPORT
• Psychiatric Care
• Referral Process
• Discharge Planning
• Diversion
• Counseling

Correctional Services

• Provided Services
• Non-Provided Services
• Inmate Sentencing Modification/Earned Release Process
• Book Donations
• Clearance Application Form

JAIL CLASSES

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMMING

MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy) - MRT is a cognitive behavioral treatment group designed for offender populations to decrease criminal recidivism by re-educating offenders morally, socially, and behaviorally to instill appropriate goals, motivations and values.  It is a systematic treatment system designed to enhance ego, social moral and positive behavioral growth, through a 12 step process.  MRT was selected for inclusion on the National Registry of Evidence-Base Programs and Practices.  Duration/Frequency of Class:  12 weeks; twice a week.  Certified MRT Facilitators:  Carmelita Reyes, LMSW; Patrick Nachtrieb and Myra Wilson. 

 Thinking Errors - Thinking Errors is a best practice program that utilizes the Change Companies Interactive Journaling system to enhance the process of changing irrational belief systems into rational belief systems.   Participants gain the benefit from using the Interactive Journaling and its design to provide tools to change.  The Change Companies incorporates a client directed approach utilizing change theory and motivational techniques into their journals to help participants address irrational thinking.  Duration/Frequency of Class: 5 weeks; once a week.  Facilitator:  Lauren Raduns, LLMSW. 

Anger Management - Anger Management is a best practice program that utilizes the Change Companies Interactive Journaling system to address how participants respond and deal with anger.  Participants are challenged on his/her attitude about anger and how he/she can appropriately cope with anger in a healthier way.  Participants gain the benefit from using the Interactive Journaling and its design to provide tools to change.  The change Companies incorporates a client directed approach utilizing change theory and motivational techniques into their journals to help participants address anger.   Duration/Frequency of Class: 8 weeks; once a week.  Facilitator:  Lauren Raduns, LLMSW. 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMMING

Dawn Farms (Community Corrections) - Dawn Farms is a substance abuse class designed for participants to understand the 1st step in the 12 traditions to recovery.  It is considered a best practice class and is accredited by (C.A.R.F.).  Participants are asked to prepare brief write-ups on moments in their lives in which they lost control over drugs and/or alcohol.  these stories are openly shared in class and discussions on how participants relate to each other is encouraged.  Lectures and didactic components are added to help participants understand addiction and how to move into the recovery process.  Duration/Frequency of Class:  4 weeks; three times a week.  Facilitator:  Pete Tiseo.  

Beat The Streets (Washtenaw County Office of the Sheriff) - Beat the Streets is a relapse prevention of drugs and alcohol abuse class designed to help participants learn about common challenges faced in the recovery process.  Videos are shown in the beginning of every class with different important issues/topics of relapse prevent (i.e..relapse triggers, coping skills, relationship issues, etc.).  Participants process the contents of the videos with the group and then work on homework assignments further addressing these concerns.  Duration/Frequency of Class: 5 weeks; once a week.  Facilitator:  Lauren Raduns, LLMSW. 

Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous (AA and NA Community Volunteers) - The AA and NA programming are conducted by active AA an NA members who seek to help alcohol and drug addicts in jail to learn about sobriety and how to live a clean lifestyle.  Group facilitators work out of the AA/NA literature to structure the group process and teach members about powerlessness and helplessness over their addictions.  Duration/Frequency of Class: Weekly meetings available at different times and days.  Facilitators: Standard multiple volunteers from AA and NA community. 

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING

Dual Diagnosis (J-Port) - Justice Project Outreach Team (JPORT) a specialized program of Community Support & Treatment Services provides mental health consumers in the jail diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder of a mental illness and substance abuse disorder a class on being dually diagnosed and how to effectively manage their illnesses.  Participants are educated on co-occurring disorders, medication management, and treatment.  Duration/Frequency: 6 weeks, once a week.  Facilitators:  john Stacy, LMSW, DAAC an Erin Krajcik, LMSW, DAAC. 

Women's Trauma (J-Port) - Justice Project Outreach Team (JPORT) a specialized program of Community Support & Treatment Services provides a gender specific trauma class to women inmates who identify as having experienced trauma at some point in their lives.  This best practice program was designed by Stephanie Covington, PHD, a pioneer in the field of women's issues, addiction, and recovery.  She developed an innovative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach to treat women in both institutional and non-institutional settings.  Participants learn about trauma and its effects in their lives.  They gain the understanding and empowerment to effectively manage trauma symptoms and successfully remain sober.  Duration/Frequency:  6-7 weeks, once a weeks.  Facilitators:  Flo Hepola, LMSW, CAAC and Linda Bacigalupi, MS/LLP. 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

GED (Ann Arbor Public School Adult Education) - The Sheriff's Office contracts with Ann Arbor Public Schools Aduylt Ed to provide inmates the opportunity to obtain their GED if they did not complete high school.  Participants are screened for eligibility and are added to the program where they are able to learn at their own pace to prepare for GED testing.  Participants must pass five tests in order to officially receive their degree.  Duration/Frequency:  Four days a week, until completion.  Facilitators:  Cheryl Shepard, MS and Larry Fitzpatrick. 

Pre-GED (Ann Arbor Public School Adult Education) - The Sheriff's Office contracts with Ann Arbor Public School adult Ed to provide specialized programming for inmates who need adult basic educational assistance.  Participants who do not meet criteria for the GED class are provided with additional educational support to move toward obtaining their GED through the Pre-GED class.  Washtenaw Literacy works closely with Ann Arbor Public School to provide the Pre-GED participants supportive tutoring and literacy skills.  Duration/Frequency:  Ongoing, four days a week.  Facilitators:  Beth Carlson and Larry Fitpatrick. 

Computer Literacy & Resume Writing (Ann Arbor Public School Adult Education) - The Sheriff's Office contracts with Ann Arbor Public School Adult Ed to provide inmates the opportunity to increase or learn basic computer literacy skills.  All participates are exposed to Microsoft Office programs and how to use the internet.  Participants are taught to create their own resumes and cover letters that they may use once out of jail.  Resumes and cover letters are saved and giving to the inmate upon release.  Duration/Frequency:  5 weeks, twice a week.  Facilitator:  Susan grualnick. 

Literacy Class (Washtenaw Literacy) - Washtenaw Literacy provides training and support in literacy to inmates who are illiterate.  participants are screened to assess their level of need and then provided appropriated curriculum.  Correctional Services provides interns when available to work with Washtenaw Literacy as added tutors for the program.  Participants who are enrolled in the Pre-GED class may work with Washtenaw Literacy for tutoring and support.  Duration/Frequency:  Ongoing, once a week.  Facilitators:  Magda Roddy. 

Family Book Club (Non-Profit Organization) - The Family Book club was founded in 1991 to promote learning and loving reading at all ages.  This program provides incarcerated  parents and caregivers the opportunity to promote literacy among their children.  Family book club staff provides multicultrual literature that the book and the recording of their reading are then sent to their child free of charge.  Children are provided with the gift of reading and emotional bonding experience with their incarcerated parent of caregiver.  This program is offered to participants housed in J Block, the Women's Unit and Trustees.  Duration/Frequency:  Once a week (open to new participants every week).  Facilitator:  Rita Stark.   

TRANSTIONING PROGRAMMING

Probation/Parole Survival (Jail Volunteer) - Jail volunteer, Patti Gawne facilitates a class, which addresses what to anticipate when on parole or probation.  Participants are educated on basic rules and expectations of being a parolee or probationer.  In order to graduate the class participants must create a thorough written plan on how they will successfully complete parole or probation by addressing multiple areas that directly and indirectly impact how they will navigate their parole or probation.  Written plans are reviewed in class with the group before they are finally approved for graduation by the Supervisor of Correctional Services.  Duration/Frequency:  5 weeks, once a week.  Facilitator:  Patti Gawne, BA and Carmelita Reyes, LMSW, ACSW. 

Transitioning Home (Jail Volunteer) - Transitioning Home class offers participants an opportunity to review their barriers and assets in returning to the community.  They complete a self assessment of their current situation and learn how to address gaps of resources in their lives.  Participants are provided with a packet of community resources and help learning how to access services.  Duration/Frequency:  3 weeks, once a week.  Facilitator:  James Snyder, PhD. 

 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMMING

Alternatives to Domestic Aggression (Catholic Services) - Catholic Social Services provides a domestic violence program for men who are struggling with a power and control problem based on feminist theory "which views domestic violence as a form of political, social, economic, sexual and physical oppression of women individually and as a group."  ADA teaches that "battering is never justified, excusable, provoked, hereditary, out of control, accidental, or an isolated incident with no further dynamics.  Battering is not caused by disease, diminished intellect, alcoholism/addiction or intoxication, mental illness or any external person or event.  The batterer is responsible for his behavior, not the person who is the target of the battering."  Duration/Frequency:  4 weeks, twice a week.  Facilitators:  Trenita Womack, Heather Robles and Terri Gonzales.  

Domestic Violence Support Group (Safe House) - Temporarily not running.  Safe House provides a support group for women who identify as a victim/survivor of domestic violence.  Participants are educated on power and control from the duluth Model and empowered to move toward healing from their abusive relationships.  Topics addressed cover safety planning, healthy relationships and healthy boundaries, substance abuse issues, and barriers to leaving an abusive relationship.  Duration/Frequency:  6 weeks, once a week.  Facilitators:  Safe House Volunteers. 

RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING

Christian Services (Washtenaw County Prison Ministries Volunteers) - Christian Services is comprised of a multidenominational group of Christian Volunteers who give their time to provide direct religious services to fthe inmate population.  These men and women are allowed to provide Bible study, religious counseling, and weekend church services to inmates who desire to participate.  These volunteers are overseen by the Jail's Chaplain, Edward Brooks from Whole Man Ministries. 

Catholic Services/Catechism - (Washtenaw County Jail Catholic Volunteers) - Catholic Services is comprised of multiple Catholic volunteers who give their time to provide direct religious services to the inmate population.  These men and women are allowed to provide Bible study, religous counseling, and weekend church services to inmates who desire to participate.

Islamic Services (Ann Arbor Muslim Community Volunteers) - Islamic Services provides Muslim inmates the opportunity to study and deepen their faith.  Muslim volunteers from the local Ann Arbor area offer basic instruction in Islam to Muslim or non-Muslim inmates.

Inner Peace (Jail Volunteer) - This class helps participants find inner peace through Bible studies, meditation, song, and prayer by addressing a different morally based topic every week.  Participants focus on developing a Christian base lifestyle that fosters a peaceful approach to their lives.  Duration/Frequency:  12 weeks, once a week.  Facilitator:  Patti Gawne, BA.

RELIGIOUS-SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMMING

Physiology of Addiction (Jail Volunteer) - Physiology of Addiction is a two part class that offers participants the opportunity to learn about the chemical make up of addiction and physiological effects of drugs and alcohol on the body.  The second part of the class provides time for participants to discuss from a Biblical perspective about the roots of addiction from trauma that they may have sustained in th past and how God can help heal the addict while in recovery.  Duration/Frequency:  3 weeks, once a week.  Facilitator: Pastor Rick West (Doctorate in Pharmacy). 

Alcoholics For Christ (Washtenaw County Jail Christian Volunteers) - Alcoholics for Christ is a Christ centered walk through the 12-step traditions of AA/NA.  Each week participants are provided handouts to  discuss in group a step from the twelve traditions along with Bible scriptures that relate to that particular step.  These scriptures spark group discussions and their understanding of how to use a personal relationship with God to help them maintain recovery.  Duration/Frequency:  12 weeks, once a week.  Facilitators:  Dale Briggs, PhD and ordained deacon. 

PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMMING

Immunizations and STD/STI Testing (Washtenaw County Public Health) - The Sheriff's Office works with the Washtenaw County Public Health Department to provide immunizations and testing of sexually transmitted deseases to the underserved inmate population.  Duration/Frequency:  immunizations are conducted once a month and testing and screenings are provided weekly.

 IN-HOUSE PROGRAMMING

J-BLOCK (Male Unit)

Money Management and Parenting (MSU Extension Washtenaw County) - This program provides J Block participants an opportunity to learn about finances and how to budget their money and helpful parenting skills.  Participants learn the basics in money management and are empowered to take control of their finances.  The parenting class allows fathers to learn effective parenting skills and gain support being a dad.  Duration/Frequency:  Once weekly.  Facilitator:  Terry Jones. 

AA/NA (Jail Volunteer) - Recovering alcohol and drug addicts who are in long-term recovery conduct AA/NA meetings and open talks with J block inmates.  The open talks provides participant to learn about their addiction in a safe and non-disclosing way, whereas the AA/NA meetings are for those who identify as an alcoholic and/or addict and are open to learn recovery.  Duration/Frequency:  Once a week.  Facilitators:  AA/NA Community Volunteers.

G II (Female Unit)

Art Therapy (Jail Volunteer) - Art Therapy provides a creative outlet for the women in G II through arts and crafts.  Participants are able to create therapeutic art prjects, which promotes healthy coping and self-healing.  Duration/Frequency:  Once a week.  Facilitators:  Carol Morris and Joan Miller.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

JAIL MENTAL HEALTH TEAM 

Community Support and Treatment Services (CSTS): Justice Project Outreach Team (JPort) Staff:  Christine Negendank, MD, Daryl Tanisk, MD, Mei-Fu Sheng, LMSW, Mental Health Professional and Sarah Stewart, LLMSW, Jail Diversion Specialist.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Staff:  Carmelita Reyes, LMSW, correctional Services Program Supervisor and Lauren Raduns, LLMSW, Mental Health Specialist.

CSTS/JPORT

CSTS specialized program, JPORT created in 2007 by the County, is contracted to provide mental health and psychiatric services and continued care into the community to th inmate population within the jail.  JPORT is an integrated mental health/substance abuse treatment team that is based on Minkoff's best practices co-occurring model and the Sequential Intercepts for Change Model (SIM).  Together the Sheriff's Office and JPORT identify inmates with fmental health issues and provide assessments, treatment, groups and discharge planning to support successful community re-entry.  JPort efforts have shown significant decreased jail days of this population and an increase in quality of life.

Sequential Intercept Model (shown below)

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES

The Washtenaw County Sheriff Office contracts for psychiatric services through CSTS Justice Project Outreach Team.  There are two fully licensed psychiatrist who provide 3 weekly psychiatric clinics to those needing psychiatric care.  Inmates who meet the criteria for psychiatric services are followed psychiatrically during their stay in the jail.  When inmates on psychiatric medications leave the jail they are provided with discharge planning to refer them for follow up care in the community.

REFERRAL PROCESS FOR PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT

There are multiple ways for an inmate to be referred for an intial mental health evaluation, which is used to help determine if the inmate meets criteria for psychiatric servcies.

Every inmate booked into the jail is assessed with fthe GAINS Brief Jail Screen.  This screening is from the Center for Mental Health Services:  National GAINS Center.  "The CMHS National GAINS Center has operated since 1995 as a national locus for the collection ad dissemination of information about effective mental health and substance abuse services for people with co-occurring disorders in contact with the justice system."  If an inmate screens positive for mental health problems they are then further evaluated from JPORT staff within a 14 day time span; however, inmates are seen well before the 14 day mark.  Inmates who meet criteria for psychiatric services are scheduled for an appointment.

Inmates are also welcomed to personally request to be screened for psychiatric services by "kitting" Correctional Services.  Inmates who ask to be seen psychiatrically are assessed and then presented to the Mental Health Team who determines if they meet criteria for psychiatric care.

Jail Staff and outside referrals for inmates in need of mental health services maybe made anytime the inmate is incarcerated.  Correctional Services Staff can be reached about any inmate who appears to need mental health attention and he or she will be seen by the Mental Health Specialist for care.

DISCHARGE PLANNING

CSTS/JPORT staff provides inmates who are on psychotropic medications with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care upon leaving the jail.  Inmates are provided with a GAINS discharge plan, which includes thise major points of interests for the inmate leaving; mental health services, psychotropic medication continuation, housing, sustance abuse, health care benefits, income support/benefits, food/clothing, transportation, and vocational needs.

DIVERSION 

CSTS/JPORT 

Staff divert individuals with serious mental illness (and often co-occurring substance use disorders), serious emotional distrubance and developmental disabilities in contact with the justice system from jail and provide linkages to community-based substance abuse treatment and support services.  Primarily, inmates who are receiving psychiatric services from CSTS/JPORT are diverted upon Court approval.

Correctional Services Staff divert inmates who are court ordered to substance abuse treatment.  The  Correctional Services Counselor will meet with the court ordered inmate and facilitate the inmates contact and release to the court approved substance abuse center.  The Correctional Servcies Counselor will also provide support to Community Corrections with inmates who are PA 511 eligible and are being diverted to substance abuse treatment.

COUNSELING SERVICES

Correctional Services Mental Health Staff provides crisis management and generalized counseling services to the inmate population.  All inmates may request counseling services and will be seen by the Menatl Health Specialist.  All counseling services are provided on a request basis, as continual weekly counseling is not available due to the high volume of counseling need.  The Mental Health Specialist provides generalized counseling, which includes crisis management (i.e., grief and loss), adjustment to the jail issues, mental health screening, behavioral management issues, and case management/discharge planing.  When master's level social work or counseling interns are available, they are trained to work with the jail population to provide counseling under the supervision of the Correctional Services Program Supervisor.

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

PROVIDED SERVICES

• Generalized Counseling - if an inmate is in need of psychiatric services or counseling, the inmate may send a kite requesting to meet with a counselor who will begin the process of asessing your needs and providing necessary services.  If you are calling with concerns about the status of an inmate's mental health, please keep in mind that HIPAA Laws prevent us from talking to anyone about any inmate's mental health condition.  If you have concerns about a specific inmate, you may leave a message with the inmate's full name and date of birth.  We will look into the situation, but we will be unable to call you back and discuss it without a signed authorization of information release from said inmate. 
• Proof of Incarceration Letters - A proof of incarceration  is a letter verifying that an inmate is currently incarcerated at the Washtenaw County jail.  This letter is provided to an inmate at an inmate's request only via a "kite" to Correctional Services.  This letter cannot be requested through a family member or aquantance. 
• Clearance Application - This form is provided to volunteers (Religious, AA/NA or Class Facilitors), Professional Visitors, Contractual Personnel and for Internship that need physical access into the jail facility to meet with clients or facilitate classes for the inmates.  All professional visitors, with the exception of attornies, must receive prior approval to enter the facility.                                                                                                                 
• Emergency Assistance & Crisis Counseling -  This service is provided on request basis only.  The Mental Health Specialist provides generalized counseling, which includes crisis management (i.e., grief and loss), adjustment to the jail issues, mental health screening, behavioral management issues, and case management/discharge planing.  When master's level social work or counseling interns are available, they are trained to work with the jail population to provide counseling under the supervision of the Correctional Services Program Supervisor.   
• Diversion to Substance Abuse Treatment - An inmate can be assisted with placement into a substance abuse treatment program outside the facility in lieu of jail time only if the inmate is ordered by the court.  If it is not stipulated by the court, then an inmate must have his/her attorney file a motion to the court to be released to treatment.     
• Notary Services - The jail has two notary agents available to assist inmates who are currently incarcerated and in need of notary services.  If an inmate needs a document notarized, the inmate can make this request by submitting a kite to Correctional Services.  Or, if a family member has a document that needs to be signed and notorized by an inmate, the family member can contact Correctional Services for assistance.  
• Jail Case Management - (address for court, diversion needs, jail programming and discharge planning)
• Friend of the Court (FOC) Modification Forms - This form is provided to inmates by request if they are currently making child support payments through Friend of the Court and need to request a stop payment while in jail.    
• Vehicle Release Letters - If an inmate has a vehicle in impound that needs to be released to the care of someone outside the facility, such as a trusted family member or friend, a vehicle release letter can be provided to that person if approved by the inmate.  You may contact Correctional Services to make arrangements.
• Temporary Gaurdianship of minor children Letter - A temporary Guardianship form helps an inmate give consent to  the caregiver of their minor child(ren) to provide temporary care for them while the parent is serving time in our facility.  
• Emergency Phone Use - Inmates are given one free call after the booking process.  After that, they are able to make collect calls once family members set up an account through evercom service  by calling (1-800-844-6591), or by visiting their website at www.correctionalbillingservices.com.  If an inmate is unable to reach family because there is a collect call block on the phone, then an inmate and his/her family may utilize the U.S. mail service by writing or scheduliing a visit on the inmates visiting day.  However, if an inmate believes he/she has an emergency, they may make a request by kite to Correctional Services to be determined.  Emergency calls are done case by case basis and non emergency phone requests are not allowed.  Although many calls may be important, they may not be considered emergencies.

NON-PROVIDED SERVICES

• Legal services or assistance for legal purposes - Correctional Services does not provide legal advice to inmates or assistance with hiring an attorney.  Inmates may consult with their attorney through visits or collect calls.  They may request a court appointed attorney at court proceedings, or may seek help from family to hire a private attorney. 
• Personal and non-emergency phone calls - Inmates are allowed to submit a request via kite to Correctional Services for consideration.    Non-emergency requests will be denied.  Although, many requests are important, it may not be considered an emergency.  If an inmate can not make contact through collect calls, the inmate may utilize the U.S. Mail Service.  
• Relay personal messages to and from inmate to family - Personal messages will not be given to inmates.  If a family member needs to make contact with an inmate, you have an option to accept a collect call, utilize U.S. Mail Service or schedule a visit.  However, if you need to get an emergency message to an inmate, you may contact the Sergeant's Office for consideration.
• Provide recommendations for sentencing or court ordered after-care - Correctional Services does not provide letters of recommendations for an inmate for sentencing.  However, we can provide a letter to the Court stating the classes an inmate has graduated from, or classes the inmate may be participating in.
• Furloughs - If a family member is in need of getting an inmate out on a furlough, which is a temporary pass granting an inmate time out of jail to handle important business such as attending a funeral, you must contact the public defender's office to file a motion with the Court.  

INMATE SENTENCE MODICATION/EARNED RELEASE PROCESS

The Sheriff's Office provides sentenced inmates the ability to earn a time reduction through participating in the "Inmate Management Program."  Inmates who are eligible to participate in this program are those housed in general population and can participate in jail classes and volunteer work hours.  Inmates seeking a time reduction must complete 50% of their sentenced time and not have received a behavioral write-up within the last 30 days of submitting their time card.  Participants will receive credit for jail classes by fully completing a class or reaching a set number of attendances in programming like AA and NA.  Inmates, upon orientation to the jail, are furnished wit a card that they usd to document their participation in classes.  Attendance for targeted classes is tracked by Correctional Services and rewarded at the time they submit their request for a sentencing modification from their Judge.  Inmates also receive volunteer hours for any work they complete in the jail.  corrections staff oversee and monitor volunteer work and provide the documentation of completed work via a stamp on their early release card.

Once an inmate meets criteria to submit a sentencing modification they can kite Correctional Services to prepare and then submit the time reduction request.  Inmates may receive up to 25% off their sentenced time to the jail.  The Judge may also give 20% or 10% reduction in their sentencing or modify their sentencing to be released to Community Corrections, jail Work Program, or substance abuse treatment.  Inmates who are denied a modification to their sentencing may attempt every 30 days if they maintain good behavior and do not receive write-ups.

Classes approved for Sentencing Modification/Earned Release Process

MRT (Moral Recognation Therapy)

Dawn Farms In- Jail Substance Abuse Program

ADA (Alternatives to Domestic Aggression)

Domestic Violence Group (Women's)

Anger Management

Thinking Matters

Thinking Errors

Beat the Streets

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous

Probation/Parole Survival

Transitioning Home

GED & Pre-GED

Computer Literacy and Resume Writing

Dual Diagnosis

Trauma (Women's)

 BOOK DONATIONS

The Washtenaw County Jail is accepting book donations from the public to help keep our book inventory stocked with exciting and educational books for our inmates to read.   If you are interested in donating books, you may contact our office at 734-971-8400, ext. 71380. 

We are always in need of Dictionaries, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, Self help, Educational, and Science Fiction, Biographies or Non-Fiction books.  Although paperback books are preferred, we will accept hard covered books.

The jail will not accept reading materials that advocate violence, discrimination, sex, martial arts, promotion of satanic works, gang activity, or books that contain information allowing an inmate to gain control over staff.