Lowell Correctional Institution: Abuse Claims & Conditions Today?
Are Florida's correctional facilities truly places of rehabilitation, or are they breeding grounds for further trauma? The reality, as revealed in recent reports and investigations, paints a grim picture of ongoing issues within institutions like Lowell Correctional Institution, the state's largest and oldest women's prison.
Two years following a December 22, 2020, report that exposed notorious acts of sexual abuse, including rape, against prisoners at the facility, federal officials conducted a follow-up visit to Lowell Correctional Institution to assess whether conditions had improved. The assessment, according to prisoner rights advocates and attorneys, yielded a disheartening result: the problems persist. This raises serious concerns about the safety and well-being of inmates and the effectiveness of oversight within the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC).
| Name | Lowell Correctional Institution |
|---|---|
| Location | 11120 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, Florida |
| Operated By | Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) |
| Warden | Stephen Rossiter (as of last report) |
| Capacity | 968 inmates (main facility); 1,450+ total inmates |
| Security Level | Community, Minimum, Medium, Close |
| Date Opened | April 1956 (as Florida Correctional Institution) |
| Satellite Units | Lowell Annex, Lowell Work Camp |
| Type | Women's Prison |
| Programs | Faith & Character Based (FCB) Residential Program, educational programs, substance abuse education, personal development programs |
| Reference | Florida Department of Corrections Website |
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