Las Colinas Detention & Reentry Facility
Our host, Jenni Prisk, interviews Jenna, an inmate at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF).
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Jenna
“The deputies were very welcoming- they show concern for the inmates.
I can see the dedication to reentry.”
“I’ve found who I am. I have value. I deserve to have a better life than I had before.”
“There are so many women changing and transforming – we have potential!”
“If this place (Las Colinas) can change me, it can change anybody – it’s me, with the system.”
“It’s really important that women have a voice, and potential; we’re not hopeless.”
Las Colinas Reentry & Rehabilitation Center
More About Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF)
Located in Santee, the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility (LCDRF) serves as the primary point of intake for women prisoners in San Diego County.
The facility opened in August 2014, replacing the old Las Colinas Detention Facility and is staffed by approximately 278 sworn employees and 143 professional staff members. With the new facility comes the implementation of new operational philosophies designed specifically for the female demographic.
LCDRF offers educational, behavioral and vocational programming for women, including restaurant management, sewing and landscaping.
With improved facilities and academic/pre-employment classes, reentry services are another emphasis of LCDRF. Inmates will leave better prepared for successful reintegration to the community, lowering the chance of reoffending.