P.O. Box 70010
Kuna, ID 83707
208-331-2760
Fax: 208-331-2766 Career Information Line: 866-628-9478

Facility Public Information Officer: Addy Beal (addy.beal@correctionscorp.com)

Facility Type: Male, Medium-security, Managed since 2000

Warden: Phillip Valdez

Phillip Valdez entered the corrections field in 1988 when he began working for the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC). He started as a Corrections Officer and worked his way up to become a Corporal and later a Sergeant. After 12 years with IDOC, he joined Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) in 2000. His career with CCA started at the Idaho Correctional Center (ICC) as a Shift Captain. He was later promoted to Administrative Captain and Chief of Security before becoming Assistant Warden of Operations and ultimately, Warden of ICC.

Total beds: 1270

Customer base: Idaho Department of Correction

ACA Accreditation: Yes

Geographically located in the town of Kuna, ICC is in the closest physical proximity to Boise, the capital and largest city in Idaho. Boise serves as the hub for commerce, banking and government for the state. Situated along the Boise River and snuggled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise offers many outdoor activities to its residents from skiing at Bogus Basin Ski Resort to biking along the Boise River Greenbelt. Boise has it all - desert, rivers, mountains and lakes for kayaking, river rafting and fishing and also offers hiking and camping. The Boise Art Museum, Old Idaho Penitentiary, Discovery Center of Idaho, Basque Museum and Cultural Center, and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival offer a wide variety of cultural opportunities. Several large regional, national, and international companies are headquartered in Boise, including Simplot Corporation, Boise Corporation, Micron Technology, and Hewlett Packard. Boise serves as home to Boise State University, the state's largest university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students, as well as 34 grade schools, 9 junior high schools, and 5 high schools.

Community Relations: The Idaho Correctional Center hosted its first Community Relations Luncheon in November of 2001. Luncheons are held on a quarterly basis. State Legislators, Business Leaders, Idaho Department of Correction Staff, Local Government Leaders, and Law Enforcement Officials serve as invited members of the Committee.

Community Activities: ICC staff members are involved in a wide variety of civic organizations. ICC staff volunteer with individual commitments in Little League, Soccer, Optimist Football, The First Tee of Idaho, local churches, Big BrotherBig Sisters, Local Homeowners Associations, Boise Peace Quilt Project, Disabled American Veterans, Boise Police Department McGruff Program, Local Food Pantry, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Institution Review Board - Boise State University. We also have several staff members who serve in the National Guard. ICC annually participates in a mud volleyball tournament to support the Idaho Epilepsy Foundation and in the Idaho Women's Fitness Celebration that benefits local charities and ICC sponsors an annual Golf Tournament and a Fun Run for the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial Fund. Other facility projects are Habitat for humanity, Paint the Town, Red Cross Blood Drives & Food Drives, Serana's House - Women's and Children's Alliance, Ronald McDonald House, City Softball League, Every 15 Minutes program, Red Ribbon Week events at local High Schools. Projects within the facility which include community involvement are Bike Repair Shop to benefit the Idaho Youth Ranch and the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho with the Humane Society.

Programs Offered: EDUCATION (offered on a full-time basis to the inmate population): General Education Development (GED) and High School Equivalency and Diploma Programs VOCATIONAL (some are certified through the NCCER): Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical House Wiring and other applicable Job Skills Courses SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Lifeline Therapeutic Community, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and White Bison LIFE SKILLS: Cognitive Self Change, Anger Management, Mens Group, and Parenting and Parenting with Dignity Faith-based Programs; Reintegration Guidance

Visitation Schedule: ICC encourages visitation between inmates and their families and friends. Visitation is a valuable program for helping inmates to maintain relationships. Rules and Regulations to ensure a safe environment for visitors, staff, and inmates can be found in IDOC Directive 604.02.01.001, Visiting. Holiday visitation days are: New Year Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Visitation is a privilege. Visits may be ended, restricted, or changed. The following schedule is in effect: Friday – Saturday 7am – 4pm ABC, GHI, JKL Sunday – Monday 7am – 4pm M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X Holiday visitation hours will be observed for holidays which do not fall on normal visitation days. Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Holiday hours will be as follows: ABC, GHI, JKL 7am – 11:30am Check-in times: 7am – 7:30am and 8:30am – 9:15am M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X 11:30am – 4pm Check-in times: 11am – 3pm NOTE: 9:45am - 11:30am is Count Time and no one is allowed in or out of Visitation & the last check in time is 1500 hours Special Visitation Request will be considered and scheduled on a regular schedule day. Special visits must be submitted two weeks in advance of the intended visit and will be for one day only.

Tour Contact: Warden: Phillip Valdez [208-331-2760, ext. 2201]