FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jul. 1, 2024) – Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) received a near perfect audit score on its recent re-accreditation audit with the American Correctional Association (ACA). The prison achieved a total score of 99.8%. This marks the 15th accreditation in the history of the institution.
KCIW is a multi-custody facility located in Peewee Valley with an inmate population of 713.
“I am very proud of the staff at KCIW,” said Division Director Janet Conover. “Receiving this score is a significant achievement and demonstrates the high level of dedication and hard work required to meet ACA’s rigorous standards.”
In announcing the scores, Audit Chairperson Nancy Dobbs was especially complimentary of KCIW’s staff. “It’s been a real pleasure to be back in Kentucky,” said Dobbs. “You’re getting it done. You’ve got that core group who have been here a long time and they’re leading by example. You’re doing great!”
KCIW Warden Vanessa Kennedy praised her staff for the accomplishment. “I appreciate what you do every day,” said Kennedy. “We have tackled a lot of things and that’s a credit to your commitment to the department.”
This ACA accreditation consisted of approximately 573 standards that covered security, operational and programming aspects of the prison. Each of Kentucky’s prisons are audited by ACA every three years and have a program security review every year. Kentucky has been a member of ACA since the early 1980s.
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