School Address: Route 29 South Taylorville IL 62568
School District: Idjj Sch Dist 428
County: Christian County
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Taylorville Correctional Center is a minimum-security state prison for men located in Taylorville, Illinois. It is operated by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The facility was established to house inmates with shorter sentences or those who are nearing the end of their incarceration. It focuses on preparing inmates for reintegration into society through a variety of educational programs, vocational training, and work opportunities. The programs offered may include substance abuse treatment, adult basic education, GED preparation, and job training in skills like construction, culinary arts, or horticulture. As a minimum-security facility, Taylorville Correctional Center typically has fewer restrictions than higher-security prisons, providing a more structured and supportive environment suited to rehabilitation efforts.