INMATE PROGRAMS
| Academic Classes |
| Classes offered include basic adult literacy and education, English as a Second Language and work readiness skills. Each subject is designed to help some students attain functional literacy and provide others the opportunity to test for their General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Academic classes are taught by the Hillsborough County School Board instructors and are available both day and night. |
| Computer Technology |
| Inmates are able to learn computer skills through the basic literacy program and computer technology class, which focuses on teaching skills used in the work place. |
| Career Training |
| Careers and Accommodations Training (CAT) is a classroom course designed around the hotel and tourism industry. Upon completion of the classroom portion of the program, eligible inmates transfer to work release to complete a four-week, on-the-job training program. |
| Carpentry |
| This course prepares inmates as carpenters/carpenter helpers. Participants construct portable classrooms and renovate existing facility program space. The program is linked with the local Associated Builders and Contractors Association for further training and employment referrals. |
| Culinary Arts |
| The Culinary Arts program prepares inmates for employment as chefs, cooks, salad makers, food servers and other positions within food service areas. Participants prepare all salads and desserts for the entire inmate population, as well as staff meals. |
| Law/General Reading Libraries |
| General reading materials are distributed throughout the facility for inmates to use. Books are purchased and provided by donations from the area libraries and private citizens. Inmates also have access to law library materials on an individual basis. |
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Jail House Fire Hot Sauce
What is Jail House Fire Hot Sauce?
A special blend of spices made by Hillsborough County Jail inmates supervised by our Horticulture Department. There are currently two types of hot sauce for sale and they are selling quickly.
What are the types of sauce you have and what is the price of each?
Currently, we have our "Original", "Smoke" and our *NEW* flavor "No Escape". Bottles are $7.00 each. Look out for our next new flavor, "Misdemeanor" (no release date).
How can I purchase the sauce?
Contact Ms. Leslie Parker of Inmate Programs at (813) 247-8479 or e-mail lparker@hcso.tampa.fl.us
What methods of payment do you accept?
Cash and Check only, sorry no Credit Cards
How do I get the sauce once I order it?
We are located at 1201 Orient Road at the Orient Road Jail and you can pick up your sauce here!
Do you ship the sauce out of state?
We sure do! However, you will need to pay the shipping cost. Please provide your address and telephone when placing an order. We will call you back with the shipping cost for your state.
| Sewing & Alterations |
| Inmates experience hands-on training with the tools and materials used in sewing. The sewing program repairs mattress covers and uniforms, as well as makes special occasion items (i.e. Christmas, Valentine's Day). |
| Horticulture & Nursery |
| This course provides instruction to inmates dealing with many aspects of plant propagation, and of growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Four public plant sales are held annually to support the program's operation. |
| Substance Abuse Treatment |
| The six week program provides a
comprehensive assessment, drug education, group and individual
counseling, educational and vocational counseling activities, and case
management services including the development of a follow-up treatment
plan and linkage with the courts and community treatment providers.
Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held throughout the
jails, and inmates are provided with information on groups available in
the community. The Sheriff's Office also provides Domestic Violence counseling initiated due to the large number of offenders being held on domestic violence-related charges. This course requires inmates to attend classes 3 times per week for 8 weeks. |
| Self-Betterment/Life Skills |
| Life skills classes include: Parenting, Food and Nutrition, AIDS Awareness, Employability Skills, Pathways to Change and Personal Money Management. |
| Religious Services |
| Services that are offered include: Catholic (English and Spanish), Inter-denominational (English and Spanish), Jehovah Witness and Islamic. Bible study and individual counseling are also available. Inmates have the opportunity to see religious visitors from around the country; such as the New York's Manhattan Grace and the Tampa Bay Tabernacle Choirs, and a Christmas Musical Service by Grace Ministries sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg. |
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