Work, Education, Treatment and Religious Programs

Work Programs

Safford inmate workers participate in the following work programs:  WIPP, Work Based Education (WBE), Inter-government Agreements (IGA) - working within the local communities, and Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI) - harvesting tomatoes.  Inmates work an average of 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.

 

Graham and Fort Grant Units have inmate workers assigned in food service, building maintenance, transportation maintenance and general labor crews for upkeep and maintenance of streets and grounds, both on and off site.  Work crews are sent out daily to surrounding communities and for highway beautification projects.  Other work crews include a Wildland Fire Crew, a Garden Crew, and a partnership through ACI and Eurofresh which employs approximately 250 inmates.

 

(A brief history of Fort Grant - A Touch of History)

Education Programs

 

Safford has the following educational programs available to the inmates: a mandated Adult Basic Education (ABE), Title I, and General Educational Diploma (GED).  Other educational programs offered include a transition program.  Inmates receive a 3 hour training block, twice each day, 5 days a week.

 

Worked based Education programs are offered at the Graham and Fort Grant Units under the supervision of Eastern Arizona College.  Graham offers 2 programs, i.e.,  Masonry and Ornamental Horticulture.  Fort Grant offers 4 programs, i.e., Masonry, Construction Technology, HVAC and Food Crop Horticulture.  Inmates receive a 3 hour training block, twice each day, 5 days a week.
 

Treatment Programs

At ASPC-Safford, the Substance Abuse Program is a 24-week moderate treatment course, "Living in Balance" that is currently being offered at the Graham and Fort Grant Units.  The weekly sessions are facilitated by a licensed independent Substance Abuse Counselor.  Support groups of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Smart Recovery are made available to inmates on a voluntary basis; 12 Step volunteers from the community help support the AA and NA meetings.

CO III staff help facilitate the following pre-release preparedness programs: Thinking Straight, Cultural Diversity, Impact of Crime on Victims, Pre-Release and Community Corrections.  These programs help inmates learn the skills while incarcerated that will  help them build more effective and responsible lives on release.

All units offer medical, dental and nursing care to meet the essential needs of inmates.

Religious Activities

Religious access for inmates at ASPC-Safford is provided by three full-time Chaplains and more than 30 religious volunteers.  The Chaplains at each Unit, along with other staff, work to provide access to worship, education, counseling, support and crisis intervention to meet the needs of a diverse inmate population.  The Chaplains seek to provide or make available weekly worship and/or study opportunities for all inmates according to their religious preferences.  Visits from representatives from faiths not represented by Chaplains or regular ADC religious volunteers are scheduled as available.

Safford Chaplaincy encourages religious visitation between religious leaders and inmates.  Inmates may request or consent to individual pastoral visits with an accredited minister or religious leader of their faith.   Chaplains also provide moral guidance and spiritual counseling for inmates at their request.  Each Chaplain provides regular office hours to ensure inmate access in addressing their religious concerns.

Religious materials are available for Safford inmates at the Unit Libraries and Chaplain's Offices.  A limited number of instructional and inspirational audio cassettes are available on loan from the Chaplain's Offices as well.  Other resources to facilitate inmates' practice/exercise of their religion include self-study programs for continuous religious education and/or advanced study, including certificate programs and correspondence courses.

Each year, special religious events and programs are provided at the units to supplement the regularly scheduled opportunities for spiritual access and growth.  Prison Fellowship offers two two-day seminars a year in English and two in Spanish at the units according to inmate population.

Mailing Addresses For Inmates

ASPC-Safford Graham Unit Inmate Name and ADC# 896 S. Cook Road Safford, AZ 85546 Visitation Status:    "OPEN"	ASPC-Safford Tonto Unit Inmate Name and ADC# 896 S. Cook Road Safford, AZ 85546 Visitation Status:    "OPEN"
ASPC-Safford Ft. Grant Unit Inmate Name and ADC# 896 S. Cook Road Safford, AZ 85546 Visitation Status:    "OPEN"	ASPC-Safford Miles Detention Unit Inmate Name and ADC# 896 S. Cook Road Safford, AZ 85546 Visitation Status:    "OPEN"

Visitation

ASPC-SAFFORD VISITATION SCHEDULE AM Block:  0800 - 1200 PM Block:  1200 -1600
Unit	Regular Visitation	Non-Contact Visitation	Contact Information
Fort Grant	Phase I:    One Block on either Saturday or Sunday Phase II:   Three Blocks on either Saturday or Sunday Phase III:  Four blocks on either Saturday or Sunday	To schedule a non-contact visit, please contact the unit 24 hours in advance	928-828-3393 ex. 4417
Graham Unit	Phase I:    One Block on either Saturday or Sunday Phase II:   Three Blocks on either Saturday or Sunday Phase III:  Four blocks on either Saturday or Sunday		928-428-4698 ex. 5220
Miles Detention Unit	None (Non-Contact Visits Only)		928-828-3393 ex. 4417
Tonto Unit	Phase I:    One Block on either Saturday or Sunday Phase II:   Three Blocks on either Saturday or Sunday Phase III:  Four blocks on either Saturday or Sunday		928-428-4698 ex. 6220

 

ASPC-SAFFORD 2008 FOOD VISITATION SCHEDULE 0800-1600
Labor Day
Unit	Food Visit Date	Eligibility	Criteria
Fort Grant	August 23, 2008	Phase II & Phase III	Inmates last name begins with the letter A through M
Fort Grant	August 24, 2008	Phase II & Phase III	Inmates last name begins with the letter N through Z
Graham and Tonto	September 6, 2008	Phase II & Phase III	Inmates last name begins with the letter A through M
Graham and Tonto	September 7, 2008	Phase II & Phase III	Inmates last name begins with the letter N through Z
Veterans Day
Fort Grant, Graham & Tonto	November 15, 2008	Phase III	Inmates last name begins with the letter A through M
Fort Grant, Graham & Tonto	November 16, 2008	Phase III	Inmates last name begins with the letter N through Z
Food Visitation is approved for inmates who are in Phase II and Phase III.  Inmates in Phase I are not authorized Food Visits and inmates in Phase II are only authorized those Food Visits specified by Department Order 809.  Food Visits are conducted at Fort Grant Unit, Graham Unit, and Tonto Unit; it is not available to inmates assigned to detention.   Due to space limitations, Food Visitation will be on a “first in, first out” basis.  Each visitor that arrives before 1200 hours will be authorized a minimum four hour visit.  If the Visitation Area reaches seating capacity, we will first ask for volunteers to leave and then require those who have visited for four hours (“first in”) to leave.  This will ensure all eligible inmates are allowed the opportunity to participate in the food visit.

 

ASPC-SAFFORD 2008 HOLIDAY VISITATION SCHEDULE 0800-1600
Holiday	Eligibility	Holiday Visitation is approved for inmates who are in Phase II and Phase III.  Inmates in Phase I are not authorized Holiday Visits and inmates in Phase II are only authorized those Holiday Visits specified by Department Order 809.  Holiday Visits are conducted at Fort Grant Unit, Graham Unit, and Tonto Unit; it is not available to inmates assigned to detention.
Independence Day Friday, July 4th	Phase II & III only
Labor Day Monday, September 1st	Phase III only
Veteran’s Day Tuesday, November 11th	Phase II & III only

 

All visitation applications should be mailed to:
	ASPC - Safford
	ATTN: ASPC Safford Graham, Tonto or Ft. Grant Unit Visitation Officer
	896 S. Cook Road
	Safford, AZ 85546

 Directions

From Phoenix to ASPC-Safford, Graham and Tonto Units:

Take the Superstition Freeway ( Hwy 60 ) and merge left towards Globe. US 60 East becomes  US 70  at Globe.  Stay on 70 until you reach Safford. From the intersection of HWY 70 and HWY 191, it is approximately seven miles continuing east on HWY 70 to San Jose Road. Turn left at the junction and follow the road until the pavement runs out and a sign will indicate the prison on the right.

From Tucson to ASPC-Safford, Graham and Tonto Units:

Take Interstate 10 east to the Safford exit. At the exit turn left and proceed to Safford. From the intersection of HWY 70 and HWY 191 (this is the second traffic light you will come to), you will turn right. It is approximately seven miles continuing east on HWY 70 to San Jose Road. Turn left at the junction and follow the road until the pavement runs out and a sign will indicate the prison on the right.

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