The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is a state agency of Rhode Island operating state prisons. It has its headquarters in Cranston.
The Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institute (ACI) consists of eight Prison Buildings located on the grounds of The Rhode Island Department of Corrections, six for males and two for females. The Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institute is located in Cranston. The following is a list of the state prison buildings (this does not include federal prisons or county jails located in Rhode Island):
Famous quotes containing the words island and/or department:
“That island of England breeds very valiant creatures; their
mastiffs are of unmatchable courage.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
““Which is more important to you, your field or your children?” the department head asked. She replied, “That’s like asking me if I could walk better if you amputated my right leg or my left leg.””
—Anonymous Parent. As quoted in Women and the Work Family Dilemma, by Deborah J. Swiss and Judith P. Walker, ch. 2 (1993)