Gaston Correctional Center

Address: 520 Justice Court  Dallas, NC 28034
Phone: 704-922-3861
County: Gaston
Offender capacity: 242
Facility type: Male - Minimum Custody. Reentry Facility.

Gaston Correctional Center is a minimum-security prison for male offenders. 

It offers offenders programs such as Character Education, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Think Smart, Bible Study, religious services and community leave. Work opportunities include Department of Transportation and community work crews, municipality crews, work release, and facility assignments such as kitchen, maintenance, and janitorial.

Vernon Richards

Warden vernon.richards@dac.nc.gov

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Programs and Activities

Programs

  • Work release

Education

  • Adult Basic Education / GED
  • Forklift operator
  • Human resource development

Work programs

  • NCDOT work crews
  • Local government contracts
  • Laundry
  • Food services
  • Janitorial services
  • Barbers
  • Clerks
  • Canteen operators

Religious activities

  • Group studies
  • Worship services
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Gaston Correctional Center is a minimum-security prison for male offenders. 

It offers offenders programs such as Character Education, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Think Smart, Bible Study, religious services and community leave. Work opportunities include Department of Transportation work crews, municipality crews, work release, and facility assignments such as kitchen, maintenance, and janitorial.

The facility works in conjunction with Gaston Community College to offer Adult Basic Education and GED classes.