UNICOR

UNICOR Type: Government Corporation Parent organization: Federal Bureau of Prisons Employees: Over 130 (civilian staff) Executive: Not specified Budget: $483.8 million in net sales (FY 2017) Address: 320 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534 Website: https://www.unicor.gov Creation Legislation: [[Federal Prison Industries Act of 1934]] Wikipedia: UNICOR

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Mission To protect society and reduce crime by preparing inmates for successful reentry through job training. UNICOR aims to provide inmates with marketable skills to facilitate their reintegration into society as law-abiding citizens.

Services Job Training; Product Manufacturing; Service Provision

Regulations

UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries, Inc.) is a wholly owned government corporation within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, established to employ and train federal inmates through a diverse range of manufacturing and service programs. It's known for its role in inmate rehabilitation and for supplying goods and services primarily to other federal agencies.

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Mission

UNICOR's mission is to contribute to public safety by providing inmates with occupational skills and work experience that are essential for successful reintegration into the community. Through employment in various industries, inmates gain not only skills but also financial responsibility, which helps in reducing recidivism and supporting inmate families.

Parent organization

UNICOR operates under the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice. BOP provides oversight and support for UNICOR's activities.

Legislation

UNICOR was established by the Federal Prison Industries Act of 1934, which authorized the creation of a corporation to employ prison inmates.

Partners

- Various U.S. federal agencies that procure UNICOR's products and services, including but not limited to:

 - Department of Defense
 - U.S. Postal Service
 - General Services Administration

Number of employees

UNICOR employs over 130 civilian staff members to manage and supervise inmate workers.

Organization structure

• Production Divisions include Agribusiness, Clothing & Textiles, Electronics, Office Furniture, Recycling, and Services, each focusing on different product lines or services.
• Central Office in Washington, D.C., manages overall operations, sales, and legislative compliance.
• Factory Operations are spread across numerous federal correctional facilities where inmates work.

List of programs

• Interceptor Body Armor Production
• Electronics Recycling
• Office Furniture Manufacturing

Last total enacted budget

In FY 2017, UNICOR reported $483.8 million in net sales, which reflects its self-sustaining operational model.

Leader

The leadership structure for UNICOR is not publicized in detail; however, it operates under the direction of the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Services provided

UNICOR provides job training, manufacturing services for federal government products, and service provisions like call center operations. Products range from clothing and office supplies to military gear and electronic recycling, all aimed at employing inmates in productive work.

Regulations overseen

UNICOR does not oversee regulations but operates under federal guidelines concerning inmate labor, procurement, and product quality standards.

Headquarters address

320 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 20534

Website

https://www.unicor.gov

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Federal Prison Industries