Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility at Rock Mountain (RJD)

Robert J. Hernandez, Warden

Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility - Mission Statement

The primary mission of the R. J. Donovan  Correctional Facility is to provide housing and supervision for inmates classified as medium - high custody encompassing a Minimum Support Facility, two Reception Center Facilities, one Level III General Population Facility, and one Level IV, Sensitive Needs Yard.  Designed as a training and work-oriented facility, RJD provides comprehensive vocational, academic and industrial programs.

Institution Details and Programs

In April 1989, the institution activated its reception center program for incoming felons from local counties.  The reception center completes diagnostic tests, medical screening, and literary assessments for classification to determine the inmate's initial institutional placement.

The Institution Hearing Program (IHP) at R. J. Donovan is designed to prepare inmates who are illegal immigrants for release to USINS custody and the return to their native lands.

Voluntary and involuntary participants in the Amity program are provided intensive substance abuse treatment and support during incarceration and parole.

CROP (Convicts Reaching Out to People) is a program for juveniles.  Inmates participate in a face-to-face approach with juveniles explaining the downfalls of drug use, gang life, criminal activity, and how to avoid life in prison.

Religious services are provided for inmates of all denominations.  This includes Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Jewish and Native American services. Currently, there are approximately 600 volunteers who are actively involved with Kairos, Life in the Spirit seminars, Ramadan, Bible College, Breaking Barriers, High Holy Days, Alternatives to Violence, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous and RAPHA.

Institution Statistics

R. J. Donovan was opened July 1987, and covers  780 acres.  As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:

Special Historical Notes

The R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility was named for the late Assemblyman and Judge Richard J. Donovan, who sponsored legislation to build a State Correctional Facility in the San Diego area. However, the Honorable Donovan passed away before the institution was built.

Inmate Programs

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