Prison Enterprises - Making a Difference
Prison Enterprises (PE), a Department of Public Safety and Corrections division, operates a diverse group of industry, agriculture, and service programs in eight correctional facilities throughout Louisiana. Correctional Industries is an innovative fusion of business and government dedicated to providing essential public service. These industries offer jobs and equip offenders with valuable skills, a strong work ethic, and a profound sense of responsibility, all critical for successful reintegration into society and enhancing the security of our institutions. Beyond employing offenders, PE is unwavering in its commitment to delivering outstanding products and services to our customers at competitive prices. The valuable skills offenders acquire in Prison Enterprise operations encompass various trades, including sewing, carpentry, welding printing, embroidery, silk screening, and farming.
A key way to measure the success of our work is by looking at the recidivism rate, which measures the rate at which offenders repeat criminal behavior once released from prison. The recidivism rate for the men and women who work for Prison Enterprises is lower than the overall recidivism rate. This is significant because when offenders successfully reenter our society, Louisiana becomes economically stronger, and our communities are safer.
