School Address: 4370 Smiley Rd Las Vegas NV 89115
School District: Clark County School District
County: Clark County
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Florence McClure Correctional Center (FMCC) is a women’s prison located at 4370 Smiley Road in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is operated by the Nevada Department of Corrections. The facility was opened in 1997 and was originally named Southern Nevada Women’s Correctional Facility before being renamed in 2007 in honor of Florence McClure, a prominent advocate for victims’ rights and co-founder of the first Nevada chapter of the National Organization for Women. FMCC is the only women’s prison in the state of Nevada and houses various custody levels, from minimum to maximum security. The facility provides a range of programs aimed at rehabilitation and education, including vocational training, substance abuse treatment, educational classes, and mental health services. Inmates at FMCC are encouraged to participate in these programs to prepare for successful reintegration into society upon release. The correctional center is designed to accommodate approximately 950 inmates and has various housing units to manage different classifications of offenders. The institution is also known for its efforts to maintain family connections through visitation programs and is involved in community service projects in the Las Vegas area.