School Address: 1181 Paddock Rd Smyrna DE 19977
School District: Corrections – Doe
County: New Castle County
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The Delaware Correctional Center, now known as James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, is located at 1181 Paddock Road in Smyrna, Delaware. It is the state’s largest adult male correctional facility and serves as the primary maximum-security prison in Delaware. Opened in 1971, the facility has expanded over the years and includes several security levels to accommodate different classifications of inmates, from minimum to maximum security. The center offers various programs aimed at rehabilitation and education to support inmate reentry into society, including vocational training and substance abuse treatment. Being a maximum-security facility, it houses inmates serving long sentences as well as those with significant behavioral or security concerns. The center has been subject to scrutiny and reforms, particularly following notable incidents that have brought attention to conditions and management practices within the facility.