Monroe Correctional Complex - Minimum Security Unit

PO Box 7001
Monroe, WA 98272-7001
(360) 794-2600

The Minimum Security Unit (MSU) opened in 1997.  It is a 400-bed fenced minimum-custody facility adjacent to the Washington State Reformatory Unit. There are four 100-bed living units, a dining facility, recreation yard, and gym.  MSU accepts selected short-term offenders with minimum custody.

Programs

The Minimum-Security Unit houses the Violator Intensive Relapse Prevention (VIRP) program, a chemical dependency treatment program with 24 days of class instruction.  Edmonds Community College provides basic education and vocational programs including information technology, graphic arts, computer services and parenting.  Offender change programs include religious programming, programs provided by volunteers, contracted programs such as Getting It Right and Job Hunter, family friendly programs and recreation programs.  Work assignments include janitorial, food service, plant maintenance, motor pool, sewer treatment plant, recreation, clerical, library, and grounds maintenance. 

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