Louisiana State Penitentiary

8 reviews

+1 (225) 655-4411

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17544 Tunica Trce

Angola, LA 70712

+1 (225) 655-4411

http://angolamuseum.org

Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as LSP, is a correctional facility. It is a part of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, which is operated by the government of the state of Louisiana. The facility focuses on the enhancement of the public safety. Louisiana State Penitentiary provides food, clothing and health care services for its offenders. It helps offenders in developing positive changes in themselves. The facility also administers various educational and rehabilitation programs for offenders. It has a partnership with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Louisiana State Penitentiary is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA).

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Andi F.

10/16/2024

I came to the museum before going in for the rodeo and I am so very glad. The drive out is just beautiful. There was so much information about the history of the jail, and kind of brush over some...

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Austin M.

4/11/2024

When I saw "Angola Musum" on the things to do near me in google, I thought this would be a community center for the Muslim diaspora from Angola the country, upon arrival I was shocked to find out...

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Annie H.

10/12/2017

This little museum gives you a good look into life at Angola. The first time I went, they had a trustee prisoner in the museum and he walked through with us telling about everything. And he even...

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John L. H.

9/10/2013

This is a review of the museum not the actual prison. The drive to Angola is beautiful. There are rolling hills and beautiful fields which make you forget you are headed to one of the country's...

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Colin D.

7/1/2021

The accommodations are not as nice as one might expect. I didn't expect a whole lot, given that this is Tunica, LA. The beds were uncomfortable and the other "guests" were loud at all hours of...

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The Louisiana Department of Corrections, also known as DOC, is responsible for the custody and care of adult offenders across the state. The department s more than 10 correctional facilities accommodate 38,000 inmates. It also assigns several offenders to parish facilities and work release centers. The Louisiana Department of Corrections assists with the management and operations of adult institutions, and probation and parole district offices. The department, governed by the state of Louisiana, completes crime victim registration and notification procedures. In addition, it manages a crime victims services bureau for mitigating the negative experiences of victimization. The Louisiana Department of Corrections GRACE Camp is a nondenominational program for children who have a parent in prison.

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