Sec. 12.12.01.01. Mission  


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  • The mission of Patuxent Institution is to reduce the rate of reincarceration by providing appropriate clinical assessment and treatment services within a secure environment to both mentally disordered or physically impaired inmates of the Division of Correction. Comprehensive and systemic habilitative opportunities shall be provided to assist inmates to become economically competitive, socially productive, and law-abiding citizens. In meeting this mandate, due regard to the safety of the public, correctional staff, and the inmate population shall be of paramount importance.