Allen Correctional Center

The Allen Correctional Center in Kinder, Los Angeles is within the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. The Center caters for a number of inmates, and the main objective is to try to help them rehabilitate themselves to be better citizens.

Specific and individualized programs aim to eradicate anti-social behaviours and attitudes, by means of positive reinforcements and the acquisition of a number of skills. This will help to facilitate their reintegration into the society once they are released. Hence it can be said that this is essentially an educational institution which serves for the wellbeing of the inmate, and at the end of the day of the community as well. Programs are encompassing educational, religious, social, vocational services, as well as medical and psychiatric ones where required.

Educational Programs

Apart from providing the inmates with basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing, a lot of emphasis is placed on an educational and supportive environment. Allen Correctional Center provides a wide range of programs to the inmates, depending on their particular level and preferences. These include:

Basic Literacy – to help the inmates acquire basic skills of reading and writing, as well as basic mathematical skills.
General Education Development – this program provides a broader educational background, which also includes Science and Social Studies. This program leads the inmates to the possibility of following another course leading to a high school diploma.
Vocational Programs – the Center also provides a number of vocational programs, which are based on a more hands-on and practical work experiences. These programs include culinary classes, horticulture, upholstery classes, woodwork, and computer skills classes. These courses aim to help the inmates acquire new skills, which can hopefully be used to aid them in finding a job once they are released.
Apart from these programs, religious programs and seminars are also organized.

Individualized Help

The staff at the Center also help the inmates individually, by encouraging them to follow programs which can help them do away with substance abuse. There are several programs in this scheme, including:

Alcoholic Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
HIV/AIDS Awareness
Recovery Dynamics Drug Education


Allen Correctional Center provides a comprehensive program to improve the life skills and attitudes of the inmates. Information about the Center can be found in a Secondary School directory, as well as the Department of Public Safety and Corrections portal, which takes care of the Center's proceedings.