Ohio Reformatory for Women

Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) is a state correctional facility operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and is Ohio’s only institution dedicated to housing adult female offenders. Opened in 1916, ORW focuses on safety, rehabilitation, education, vocational training, and reentry services designed to meet the specific needs of women in custody and support successful reintegration into the community.

Available Programs

Academic Programs

Literacy Unit
Pre-GED
GED
Graduation Reality & Dual Role Skills (GRADS)
Career and College Preparation
Sinclair Community College
Ohio State University

Apprenticeships

Optician/Optician Dispensing
Carpenter/Maintenance
Maintenance Repair/Building
Electrician
Plumber
Animal Trainer
Horticulturist
Nurse Assistant

Career Technical

Business Operations Service and Support (BOSS)
Cosmetology
Interactive Media and Web Design
Construction Technology
Horticulture

Community Services

Art Guild Program
Pawsabilities Dog Program
Circle Tail Dog Program
Union County Humane Society
Community Stitching Post Program
Columbus Zoo/Ohio Wildlife

Incarcerated Adult Programs

Reentry Unit
Tapestry Therapeutic Community
Mom & Kids Day
Harmony Project
Horizon Prision Initiative
Kindway/Embark
Achieving Baby Care Success
Military Preperation Program (MPP)
Peer Support

OPI

Optical Shop
Sewing Shop
Sublimation
Call Center

Ohio Reformatory for Women

Ohio Reformatory for Women

Available Programs

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