What is danbury correctional facility?

  • Danbury Correctional Facility is a federal women's prison located in Danbury, Connecticut.
  • The facility houses female inmates who have been convicted of federal crimes.
  • The prison has a total capacity of approximately 1,100 inmates.
  • Danbury Correctional Facility offers a variety of programs and services to help inmates rehabilitate, including educational programs, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment.
  • The facility also has a minimum-security camp that houses lower-risk inmates.
  • Danbury Correctional Facility gained national attention when it served as the inspiration for the Netflix series "Orange is the New Black," which is based on the memoir of a woman who served time at the prison.
  • The prison has faced criticism for issues such as overcrowding and inadequate medical care for inmates.