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Vandalia Correctional Center

Route 51 North, P.O. Box 500
Illinois
Male prison
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia
Opened in 1921
Prison Description

The Vandalia Correctional Center, located 85 miles southeast of Springfield, was established as the original prison farm operation in Illinois housing entirely misdemeanor offenders. The center has a dorm-type setting with 113 buildings, totaling 412,000 square feet. Total acreage is 1,520 with eight acres contained within the perimeter fence. The mission of the Vandalia Correctional Center includes maintaining a safe and secure environment for all staff and offenders as well as providing programs designed to assist offenders in their reentry into society. To attain maximum success of these programs, security and accountability of offenders remains the center's main goal.

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Karen Buback
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My question is about inmates receiving photos. How big and how many may the inmate receive?