Project History
The District of Columbia (DC) Department of Corrections (DOC) currently operates and maintains the 450,000 square foot Central Detention Facility (CDF) and the 450,000 square foot Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF). CDF was opened in 1976 and currently has a total operating capacity to house 2,164 inmates. CTF was opened in 1992 and currently has a total operating capacity to house 1,400 inmates.
To support DOC’s long-term operational goals and vision and ensure continued public safety, Mayor Muriel Bowser allocated $463 million in the city’s 2025 capital budget proposal to design and build an annex to the CTF.
CDF Building Challenges
- Aging & outdated infrastructure
- Need for costly repairs
- Changing population and the need for more behavioral health spaces for residents
- Lack of programmatic spaces
Project Mission Statement
The mission of the District of Columbia Correctional Treatment Facility Annex is to replace the aging Central Detention Facility with a modern, secure, and resilient facility that has the necessary infrastructure to address the critical rehabilitation, treatment, and reentry needs of individuals in the custody and care of the Department of Corrections. This significant investment is key to strengthening and advancing public safety and justice in the District of Columbia.
Project Guiding Principles
- Provide flexibility for innovation and nontraditional programming that promotes rehabilitation and prepares residents for reentry.
- Create improved opportunities for community building, while prioritizing safety for residents, staff, and visitors.
- Building infrastructure that integrates treatment, programming, and services for residents into everyday life.
- Design a facility that exceeds industry standards and plans for future technologies.
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