Corrections staff warn siting forensic unit inside prisons risks overstretching already strained facilities
Union and corrections clinicians told the Senate Institutions Committee that while they support a narrowly tailored forensic facility, placing it inside a working prison — especially Southern State — could worsen staffing and safety problems. DOC said it currently houses some eligible people in existing units but deferred design and cost details to implementation and rulemaking.
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Union leaders and corrections clinicians testified on March 10 that although they support establishing a secure forensic facility for a narrow population, locating it inside an existing prison could strain staff and limit therapeutic care.
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