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Shawnee Correctional Center

6665 State Route 146 East
Illinois
Male prison
(618) 658-8331
Vienna
Opened in 1984
Prison Description

The mission statement of Shawnee Correctional Center is to provide for the protection of society through the humane and secure incarceration of adult male offenders, based upon a foundation of legislative and judicial decisions. The administration is committed toward instilling responsibility and mature decision making in its offenders. By providing extensive and high quality educational programs, work assignment opportunities, public service, leisure time activities and religious avenues, the institution is expected to go far beyond the provision of the minimum necessities of food, sanitation, clothing, housing and medical services to the offenders at the facility.

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Jeanne M. Dugger
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I would like to send my nephew Justin some pictures of my dog (Bama) of the visit I made to see his Mom, Dad and siblings in July 2013. I want to order the prints from Walmart and have them delivered to Justin and wanted to make sure that is OK. Please advise me of the “correct” way to have the address printed on the package. I really appreciate your assistance! Thank you………[email protected]
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Jllanae95
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How long does it take for inmates phone and visiting list to be approved ?

brad
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Hi,
approval can vary at prisons for a number of reasons. Approval should usually come less than 10 days. If you are having difficulty, try contacting the prison or the prison chaplain for help.

michelle
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michelle

Can we send inmates a box with thing they need? Fine with it being searched

brad
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Hi Michelle, Please note the following: What items can I mail to an inmate? Inmates are provided food, clothing and healthcare. To ensure safety and security in the prison system, inmates are able to purchase approved items in the commissary. Inmates can receive correspondence, legal mail and publications, which are reviewed to determine whether they are obscene or constitute a danger to safety and security. The institutional Publication Review Committee reviews all publications that are not on the approved list, and will disapprove materials that do not meet criteria. Inmates can receive publications, including books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers and catalogs… Read more »