Montana Women's Prison
Interactive map of Montana Women's Prison | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Capacity | 240 |
| Population | 240 (2024) |
| Managed by | Montana Department of Corrections |
| Director | Brian Gootkin |
| Governor | Greg Gianforte |
| Warden | Alex Schroeckenstein |
| Website | https://cor.mt.gov/Adult/MWP |
The Montana Women's Prison is a state-run correctional facility in Billings, Montana housing roughly 250 female prisoners.[1] Originally a psychiatric hospital, the building was purchased by the Montana Department of Corrections in 1994.[2]
Inmates can take vocational courses, including print screening, design work, direct printing, embroidery, and manufacturing. The prison also offers the "Prison Paws" program, parenting courses, and substance abuse treatment.[3]
References
- ↑ "Montana Women's Prison". Archived from the original on 2013-03-28. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
- ↑ "SJ 26: Women's Prison - Montana State Legislature". archive.legmt.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ↑ "Montana Women's Prison". www.prisonpro.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
