School Address: 131 North Bridebrook Niantic CT 6357
School District: Unified School District #1
County: New London County
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The J.B. Gates Correctional Unit in Niantic, Connecticut, was a facility operated by the Connecticut Department of Correction. It is part of the larger York Correctional Institution, which is the only correctional institution for women in the state. The facility was named after Joseph B. Gates, a dedicated figure in Connecticut’s correctional history. The unit primarily focused on providing various rehabilitation and educational programs aimed at facilitating the reintegration of offenders into society. It worked to address the specific needs of the female inmate population, offering services in mental health, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training. The facility played a role in managing the diverse needs of its inmates through a structured environment that emphasized personal growth and responsibility.