- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
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- PO Box 2000, White Deer, PA 17887
- 570-547-7950
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Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Allenwood Medium's comprehensive information to help guide you through the federal prison process, specifically on how to remain connected to your inmate while they are incarcerated.
The FCI-Allenwood-Med is a federal prison located at RT 15, 2 Mi N of Allenwood in White Deer, PA. This federal medium security prison is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to hold inmates who have been convicted to and sentenced for a federal crime through the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
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The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Allenwood Medium is a medium-security United States federal prison for male inmates in Pennsylvania. It is part of the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex (FCC Allenwood) and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.
The complex consists of two facilities:
- Federal Correctional Institution, Allenwood Low (FCI Allenwood Low): a low-security facility.
- Federal Correctional Institution, Allenwood Medium (FCI Allenwood Medium): a medium-security facility.
FCI Allenwood Medium is located 197 miles north of Washington, DC; 11 miles south of Williamsport, PA; 2 miles north of Allenwood, PA, on U.S. Route 15.
Background: FCI Allenwood Medium was opened in 1992. It is part of the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex (FCC).
Notable inmates include former NSA employee Ronald Pelton served 30 years for espionage. Kifah Jayyousi served 12 years for murder conspiracy and providing material support for terrorism. James Cromitie currently serving a 25-year sentence for attempted use of weapons of mass destruction and attempted murder.
Housing: Inmates at FCI Allenwood Medium are housed in two-person cells.
Health Services: All inmates entering FCI Allenwood Medium must schedule a mandatory, complete physical examination within 14 days of arrival. This examination may include laboratory studies, hearing and sight screening, dental examination, medical history, and physical examination. Sick call, dental call, physical examinations, annual immunizations/screenings, health promotion/disease prevention, and medications are provided to inmates. While emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day, inmates must submit a sick call form for non-emergency care. Health Services staff will assist with scheduling appointments outside of regular sick call time if necessary.
Psychology Services: FCI Allenwood Medium provides individual therapy, group therapy, and intake evaluations. Educational groups and a self-help library are also available to inmates.
Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): FCI Allenwood Medium houses a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). A Drug Abuse Education program, the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP) and self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are also offered.
Education Services: FCI Allenwood Medium provides GED and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Adult Continuing Education (ACE) classes, an Employment Readiness and Employment Resource Center (resources for job search techniques), a Breaking Barriers program (a video series creating an awareness that change is possible through the development of cognitive thinking skills), and a parenting program are also available. High school diplomas and post-secondary programs are available through paid correspondence programs.
Vocational Training: FCI Allenwood Medium offers vocational training in Aquaculture Science, Carpentry, Computers (IC3 Computing Core Certification), and Electric.
Apprenticeship: FCI Allenwood Medium offers apprenticeships in Fishery Worker, Housekeeping, and QA Tech.
Library Services: The leisure library offers fiction and nonfiction books, magazines, and newspapers. The Education Department offers the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library for inmates researching federal case law pertinent to their case. Typewriters and a copy machine are available for inmate use. The Education Department also has an interlibrary loan agreement with the Union County Public Library to expand its offerings.
UNICOR: The FCI Allenwood Medium UNICOR facility produces office furniture.
Commissary: FCI Allenwood Medium inmates are permitted to spend up to $360.00 each month for regular purchases, and an additional amount for special purchase items. Items include candy, snacks, food, clothing, shoes, and electronics. Inmates are responsible for knowing the amount of money available in his account. An inmate’s Unit Manager can approve withdrawals from the trust fund account to send funds to dependents and other family members, or for the purchase of flowers, payment of telephone calls and postage costs, etc.
Recreation Services: FCI Allenwood Medium’s Recreation Department consists of both indoor and outdoor areas. Indoor activities include a gymnasium, T.V. viewing area, fitness equipment, games, Hobbycrafts, ceramics, musical instruments, multi-purpose rooms, and a Wellness Resource Room. Outdoor activities include softball fields, flag football field, soccer field, sand volleyball pit, fitness stations, handball/racquetball courts, circular track, handicapped walking track, basketball courts, pavilion area, courtyard, bocce ball courts, and horseshoe pits.
Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Handbook – This document provides you with general information about the institution, programs, rules, and regulations that you will encounter during your confinement. Familiarizing yourself with this information and knowing your responsibilities will help you to adjustment to institution life.
- FCI Allenwood Medium Admissions & Orientation Handbook
- Spanish: FCI Allenwood Medium Guía de Admisión y Orientación
Commissary List – In 1930 the Department of Justice authorized and established a Commissary at each Federal institution. The Commissary provides a bank type account for your money & for the procurement of articles not issued regularly as part of the institution administration. Funds deposited by your family, friends, or other sources are stored in your commissary account that we maintain.
Legal Activities – This document outlines the procedures for access to legal reference materials and legal counsel and the opportunities that you will be afforded to prepare legal documents while incarcerated.
visitation Info
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Allenwood Medium – Visiting Hours
- Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Saturday 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Holidays 8:00am – 3:00pm
