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Twelve correctional institutions in Jamaica[1] are operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.

Contemporary institutions

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Adult

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Centres for men and women:[2]

Centres for women:[2]

Juvenile

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There are three juvenile correctional centres:[1][3][4]

Remand

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There are two remand centres:[1][3]

In addition, many remand prisoners are held in police station gaols.

Historic institutions

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See also

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  • List of schools in Jamaica

References

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  1. ^ a b c Custodial Services[usurped], Department Of Correctional Services, c2007.
  2. ^ a b "Custodial Services[usurped]." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Government Record Centre :: JARD - Records Management Activities". Archived from the original on 2007-08-17. Retrieved 2008-02-05. Highlights of Records Management Activities April – September 2006, Jamaica Archives and Records Department.
  4. ^ "JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL CENTRES[usurped]." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
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