Facility Operations
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Facility Operations
- Security Operations
- Offender Counseling
- Education, and Vocational Training
- Food Service
- Fiscal Management
- Building Maintenance
- Field Operations
- Chaplaincy/Religious Services
Security Operations
Educational and Vocational Training Programs for Offenders
The Gwinnett County Department of Corrections provides vocational training to inmates who meet qualifying criteria. Inmates selected for the program receive classroom and hands-on instruction in areas such as combination welding, HVAC, building maintenance, and computer science. This training is provided through a partnership between the department, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Center of Industry and Technology; and it is funded by a federal grant under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
The department's vocational training program has received numerous awards for innovative job training and has been featured on Georgia Public Television. Inmates participating in this program must complete their regular work assignments and attend classes during non-working hours.
The department also provides Literacy and GED classes for inmates, with GED testing conducted on-site. In addition, self-help programs such as Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Family Violence, Victim Impact, and voluntary religious services are available.
Fiscal Management
Field Operations
Building Maintenance
The Gwinnett County Correctional Complex, an 800-bed facility located at 750 Hi Hope Road in Lawrenceville, was built and completed in 2002. With a building that is over 20 years old, maintenance and repair is a must. When there are items that need addressing such as issues with light bulbs, sinks, toilets, or a roof leak, our Building Maintenance Supervisor works closely with Gwinnett Facilities Department to fix the problem quickly so daily operations will be minimally affected. The Building Maintenance Supervisor regularly inspects the building for updates or future repairs needed before they become a problem. By regularly maintaining the building, we plan to use this facility for years to come.
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Harold Barton
678.407.6025
harold.barton@GwinnettCounty.com
Chaplaincy/Religious Services
Gwinnett County Corrections provides our offenders with a host of religious service and self-improvement opportunities through volunteers who graciously give of their time, talent, and treasure.
The programs they provide are as follows: Library activity (where inmates can browse, check out and read over 2000 books and literature to help them pass the time), self-help classes like Alcoholics Anonymous (or AA as it is commonly referred to), Narcotics Anonymous (commonly referred to as NA), Stress and Anger management classes, Bible Study, and Jumma. On Sundays we have church service for both our male and female inmate population, with the times listed below. We also have guest speakers and music provided by various band from across the metro Atlanta area.
The schedule below is subject to change as needed:
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
5pm - Women’s Church Service | ||||||
7pm - Men's Church Service | 7pm - Library | 7pm - AA - Alcoholics Anonymous | 7pm - Bible Study | 7pm - Library & Bible Study | 1pm - Jumma | |
7pm-Stress & Anger Management | 7pm - NA Narcotics Anonymous |
Our chaplain, James Trainer, has served as the chaplain for the department since 2021. Chaplain Trainer began his prison ministry in California 20 years ago. He is an ordained minister and for the last nine years, he has been dedicated to addressing the spiritual needs of incarcerated men and women at the Correctional Complex and the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.
Chaplain Trainer is a member of Kairos Worldwide Prison Ministry, and president of the Barnabas Prison Ministry. His volunteer work in pastoral care has extended beyond prison walls to supporting families in crisis at hospitals. Recently, he completed the Northside Hospital Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program and internship. In addition to his primary role, he also teaches Bible classes, facilitates substance abuse classes, oversees the inmate library, and trains and supervises volunteers conducting worship services and classes. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Kennedy-Western University.
James Trainer
Chaplain
678.407.6068
james.trainer@GwinnettCounty.com
