KY DOC – Northpoint Training Center (NTC)

KY DOC – Northpoint Training Center (NTC) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 859-239-7012

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at Northpoint Training Center located at 710 Walter Reed Rd in Burgin, KY are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

The Training Center operates as a medium-minimum security state prison with a current bed capacity of 1,230 adult male inmates. Six open dormitories house general population inmates, special management units are housed separately in single cells. Inmates are kept secure by two twelve-foot fences encased in razor wire, electronic sensors, and four armed guard towers.

General population inmates are housed in six open-bay dormitories. Special Management Unit inmates are housed in single cells in a 60-bed structure separated from the main compound. The perimeter of the secure compound is a double 12-foot fence, with razor wire on the bottom and top. The inner perimeter fence has a sensor system that alerts the main control in the event of contact, 4 armed wall towers, an outside patrol, and a control center. Minimum-Security inmates, numbering approximately 40, are housed in two structures outside the secure perimeter.

The institution was originally constructed as a state mental hospital. Beginning in 1941, the United States Army assumed control of the facilities to provide care for soldiers suffering from psychiatric illness. While operated by the Army from 1941 to 1946, the Darnell Hospital had the capability to house approximately 880 ill soldiers and was also utilized to contain German prisoners of war. In 1946, the hospital was returned to state control for the sum of $1. Interestingly, employees desiring to be a part of the transaction contributed 100 pennies for the purchase price. The facilities were operated as the Kentucky State Hospital from 1946 until 1977 when phased to the control of the Bureau of Social Services. For five years, from July 1977 through February 1983, the Danville Youth Development Center was utilized as a youth center for juvenile offenders. The Department of Corrections received control of the property, consisting of 551 acres and approximately 50 structures, in January 1983. Northpoint Training Center was initially conceived as a minimum-security institution for fewer than 500 inmates, but the mission rapidly changed to a medium-security institution with a proposed population of approximately 700 inmates.

Inmate Programs

Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous (AA/NA) – Classes are open to all offenders who report a problem with alcohol/or drug abuse, have a documented history of abuse, and/or express a desire to participate in the program.

Life without a Crutch Program – Life without a Crutch Program provides a pre-treatment orientation to recovery from the dependency of all types. Its primary goal is to encourage the inmate to assess his addictive behaviors honestly. This program is designed as adult education on a group level and is not intended as therapy.

Northpoint Jaycees – This is an international service organization that is open to all young men between the ages of 21—35. Its purpose is to help them develop organizational and leadership skills. They must also believe in giving of themselves to the community and to their country.

Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) This program is based upon the 17 principles of success presented by the Napoleon Hill Foundation and designed to be taught by two inmates under staff supervision.

Northpoint Veterans Club – The focus of the Veterans Club is to assist inmate veterans with their military affairs and to give them an opportunity to assist other veterans in need.

Adult Basic Education – This program is designed to assist inmates as they improve basic skills in reading, writing, social studies, science and math. The academic classes range from literacy to adult basic education to GED class. After receiving a GED, an individual can work on receiving an employability certificate through the NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificates).

Technical Programs – The objectives of these programs are to provide comprehensive technical education, which prepares the individual for successful reintegration into society. Programs offered are Masonry, Electricity and Carpentry. The technical programs provide training through VT Fundamentals curriculum and the NCCER curriculum. Inmates in technical programs also work on receiving their employability certificate through the NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificates) if they need to. Vocational Carpentry is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in preparing housing components, which consists of wall units, trusses and cabinets.

C-Tech Cabling – This program is offered through Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). This program offers training in cabling and networking applications. Individuals master skills required to work in a cabling career. Individuals must complete the NCRC curriculum also.

Microsoft Office – This program is offered through Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). This program offers training in computer fundamentals and Microsoft Office applications. Individuals master skills needed for the Microsoft office programs such as Excel, Outlook, Work and PowerPoint. Individuals must complete the NCRC curriculum also.

Remediation – This program provides a related studies academic program to technical students deficient in reading or math.

Recreation – The Institutional recreation program offers a variety of activities to include intramural softball, basketball volleyball, and other sports activities. We also have a varsity program in softball and basketball where teams from the community come in to the institution to play. Other outdoor sports include corn hole, handball, horseshoes, and free-play basketball. Inside the gym, they have a large weight room, a band room with instruments, and a cardio room with treadmills, an elliptical machine, and other cardio equipment. We have created a fitness program that will be guided by a fitness video such as T25. We also have 3 pool tables, a ping pong table and a foosball table in the gym. The recreation department also runs a barbershop for those in need of haircuts.

Institutional Religious Center (IRC) – The IRC provides a full calendar of religious programming for the inmates at Northpoint Training Center. With one full-time Chaplain, the Religious Center welcomes a number of volunteer chaplains to conduct services and provide counseling as needed. The IRC at Northpoint Training Center accommodates 9 different religions. The IRC also offers a card Program to the inmates. Allowing them one free card per month.

New Directions – New Directions is a reentry program to help inmates with the barriers they may be facing once released. These barriers may include money management, employment, parenting, housing, supervision, etc.

Pathfinders – This program helps the inmates reevaluate their self-image by examining the basic building blocks. The Pathfinders curriculum is made up of activities that the class completes in a group setting. The program works with 9 sections: Team Building, Communication, Stress Management, Anger Management, Problem Solving, Values, Motivation, Time Management and Life Planning.

Inmate to Workmate – This program provides formal vocational training in both the classroom and the kitchen, to include hands-on work experience. It is a phased program designed to build upon skills taught and introduction to food safety concepts that are presented in the ServSafe certification program. Included are progress checks and tests to measure comprehension. Tracking of program results are based on individual worker successes.

Relationship and Financial Improvement – This course provides participates with knowledge of improving communication techniques with their partner while learning crucial money management skills as budgeting, getting out of debt, dealing with creditors, saving, interest rate and more.

Responsible Parenting – This course aims to provide fathers with an insight into their fathering techniques and how they may improve those to better their children. It covers a variety of topics such as proper discipline, getting involved, child support, working with the children’s mother and other important topics.

Job Readiness – This course focus is to prepare participants to search for, obtain and maintain employment. Participants will learn a variety of methods of how to search for job openings, match their skills and interests to particular jobs, gain knowledge of industry skill testing and improve interviewing.

NTC Voices – VOICES INSIDE is an inspirational inmate writing and theatre program that uses theatre arts and creative thinking to increase communication skills, build self-esteem and humanize and enrich the lives of those closed off behind bars.

NTC Men’s Chorus – The Men’s Chorus was started in 2013. The Northpoint Chorus is made up of both inmates from NTC and men from the community of Danville. It meets weekly on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the chapel. The Northpoint Chorus will give three concerts each year. The director of the chorus is Scott Brown, an accomplished musician from Stanford.

visitation Info

KY DOC – Northpoint Training Center – Visitation

1. An Inmate, regardless of status, shall be eligible to receive visits.
2. The guidelines established in NTC 16-02-01, shall apply to all visits.
3. Family members, friends and clergy shall be listed on the inmate’s approved visitor list before they will be permitted to visit.
4. The Northpoint Training Center is a Tobacco Free facility. All tobacco and smoking related products shall be locked inside the vehicle. Persons violating this rule shall be suspended from visiting.
5. Visiting hours for General Population Inmates shall be: 
    

   Saturdays, Sundays & State Holidays

   8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. &  4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

   Visitors for the General Population shall not be permitted entry after 1:30 p.m. for afternoon visits or 7:00 p.m. for evening visits. Regular visits may last as long as each party chooses unless the visiting room reaches full capacity in which the visitors who have been visiting the longest will be asked to end their visit. Inmates shall be permitted visits on each of the regularly scheduled visiting days.

6. Friday evening visiting hours shall be 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. and shall only be for inmates residing in the Veterans Honor Dormitories 1 and 5, and the Outside Detail Unit. Inmates participating in SAP who reside in Dormitory 1 shall not be permitted to receive Friday evening visits. Visitors shall be permitted to enter the institution from 5:50 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. only. Visitors that arrive late shall be denied entry.
7. Special Management Unit inmates may receive visits on Monday and Wednesday by appointment only. Visitors shall make a request to the Special Management Unit Staff to schedule an appointment seven (7) days prior to the visit. Visits shall not exceed one hour in length according to the following schedule: 

   8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 
   9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 
   12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

   Outside Detail inmates may receive visits according to the following schedule: 
    

   Fridays	6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
   Saturdays, Sundays & State Holidays	8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. &  4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

8. Controlled visitation (non-contact) may be conducted on Friday of each week between the hours of 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. by appointment only. Non-contact visits shall last no longer than two (2) hours. Visitors requesting a non-contact visit shall write to the Deputy Warden/Security seven (7) days in advance of the requested visit so that it may be scheduled. No more than two (2) adult visitors shall visit.
9. Adults over the age of 18 shall possess valid photograph identification.
10. If a minor is accompanied by a non-parent or guardian, the adult shall be required to have the written consent signed and notarized by the child’s parent or guardian.
11. A visitor shall not be dropped off on grounds for a visit without prior written approval from the Deputy Warden/Security.
12. Visitors shall ensure their vehicle is secured (doors and truck locked and windows rolled up completely) to prevent entry.
13. Visitors driving pick-up trucks shall ensure there are no tools, knives, ladders or other items that can be used as a weapon or that is considered contraband in the bed of the vehicle.
14. After parking the vehicle in the designated area, visitors arriving for a visit shall proceed directly to the control center to be registered. Failure to follow these requirements may result in your visit being denied or terminated.
15. Immediately following the visit, visitors shall proceed directly to their vehicle and drive to the Entry Post where the Officer shall visually inspect the occupants in the vehicle and update the listing of visitors on grounds.

Allowable Items

1. Visitors shall only carry one (1) dosage of needed prescription medication. This medicine shall be in the original container while on grounds. Visitors with the need to keep life-saving medication with them during the visit shall notify staff of the need prior to the visit. When having the prescription filled, visitors can ask their pharmacist for an extra prescription bottle with appropriate label to use for this daily allowance while visiting the institution.
2. Visitors requiring the use of a wheel chair or other medically required device shall submit documentation from the medical provider of its need to the Deputy Warden/Security prior to arriving for the first visit.
3. All visitors shall be required to walk through a metal detector. Visitors with permanent microdermal (permanent) body piercings must provide written documentation to the Deputy Warden/Security prior to arriving for the visit showing the piercings are permanent.
4. The following items are the only items a visitor may have in their possession when they enter the Control Center and Visiting Room. All other items shall be locked in your vehicle.
   • $20 in change per adult (no green money shall be permitted).
   • $25 for evening visits for Honor Dorm and Outside Detail Residents
   • One clear container for money (coin purse or baggie)
   • One wedding ring set
   • One valid photo identification
   • One medical alert identification
   • One religious medallion
   • Two keys to lock vehicle doors or trunk
   • Essential infant items (3 diapers and bottles)

Dress Code

• No skin tight clothing permitted.
• Undergarments shall be worn unless medical documentation is submitted to this institution prior to arriving for the visit.
• No sleeveless tops shall be permitted.
• No see through clothing of any kind shall be permitted.
• No wrap around skirts.
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be below the knees when sitting.
• No leggings, tights, spandex or bottoms that have holes in them shall be permitted.
• Shirts shall be long enough to be tucked into jeans, slacks or skirts.
• The following shall not be permitted: hats of any type, earrings or jewelry other than listed above, watches, toys, bib pants or clothing with large metal attachments.
• Any visitor, child or adult shall be denied entry if they are barefooted.
• Minors 12 and older shall comply with the above dress code; younger children shall be dressed sensibly and according to the needs of their age.

If a visitor is not wearing proper attire upon entry to the Control Center their Visit shall be denied and they will have to write the warden before returning to the Institution. Visitors will not be given the opportunity to change clothing and come back on the same day. It is the Visitor’s and the Inmate’s responsibility to know the rules and abide by them.

Visiting Room Conduct

• Jackets, coats, and umbrellas shall be hung up on the rack located by the Officer’s station. Coats or Jackets shall not be worn in the visiting room.
• At the beginning and end of each visit, one brief kiss and hug may be shared. No open mouth kissing shall be permitted.
• No holding of hands or other touching is permitted during the visit.
• No more than three (3) adult visitors shall visit an inmate for a contact visit.
• Visitors and Inmates shall sit in an upright position during the entire visit. No slouching.
• Visitors and Inmates shall keep their feet placed on the floor.
• Under no circumstance shall a visitor and the inmate share any food or beverage item.
• After exiting the bathroom, visitors shall open their hands and mouth for a security check by the visit officer.
• At any time, if a security staff deems a reasonable cause, visitors and inmates shall be searched.
• Profane, vulgar or sexually suggestive talk shall not be permitted during a visit.
• Children must be kept under parental control at all times.

Violations

Violations of the Visiting Guidelines shall be cause for termination of the visit and possible suspension of visiting privileges. Persons found to be smuggling or attempting to smuggle contraband of any type may be detained and the State Police notified. Persons smuggling contraband are subject to arrest, prosecution and permanent termination of visiting privileges.