York Correctional Institution

The York Correctional Institution, located at 201 West Main Street in East Lyme, Connecticut, is the state's only high-security facility for female offenders. Serving all superior courts in Connecticut, the institution manages both pretrial and sentenced female offenders of all security levels. The facility offers a variety of programming units, including the Marilyn Baker House, an 80-bed intensive, inpatient drug treatment unit, and the Charlene Perkins Reentry Center, dedicated to preparing female offenders for community reentry.

Additionally, the institution houses the Second Chance Corral, a partnership with the Connecticut Department of Agriculture that provides shelter for abused farm animals cared for by the inmate population. The facility also offers various inmate programs, including employment projects through the Correctional Enterprise of Connecticut and the Girl Scouts Behind Bars program for daughters of incarcerated women.

Recognized internationally for its programs and management, the York Correctional Institution has received accolades such as being named the Facility of the Year by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care in 2008. With a history dating back to 1918, the institution has undergone various expansions and renovations over the years to accommodate its growing population. Visit the institution's website for more information on visiting schedules and available programs.