Louisiana State Penitentiary

What Louisiana State Penitentiary does

Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) is a maximum-security state correctional facility located in Angola, Louisiana, and is one of eight adult correctional facilities operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. The facility houses adult male inmates and operates under a state-government appropriation model with an annual budget of roughly $1 billion for the entire Department and a workforce of approximately 5,000 civil servants. The penitentiary also operates Camp 57 (formerly Camp J), which houses illegal alien detainees under a cooperative endeavor agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE finalized in 2024. Statewide, the Department oversees ~15,000 inmates in state facilities, ~48,000 individuals under probation and parole supervision across 21 district offices, and 2,200 sex offenders under community supervision.

The facility's product portfolio includes secure incarceration, Certified Treatment & Rehabilitative Programs (CTRP) with up to 360 days of early-release credit, Prison Enterprises work programs spanning 30+ industries and agriculture activities for 1,000-1,200 incarcerated workers, Transitional Work Programs (TWP) placing eligible individuals at approved employer jobs 6 months to 4 years before release, and eight Regional Reentry Programs. Educational offerings include an on-site Bible College through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (255 graduates to date) and vocational/technical training through Louisiana Community & Technical College System partnerships with NCCER, IC3, and ServSafe credentials. The underlying technology stack is composed of third-party integrated platforms — VINE for victim notification, JPay and MoneyGram for inmate banking and money transfer, Securus for telephony, CodeRED for emergency notification, and CorrectCare for medical billing — none of which is proprietary to the facility.

Revenue mechanics are unlike a commercial enterprise: the Department is funded primarily through Louisiana state budget appropriations, supplemented by Prison Enterprises sales to state/local governments and non-profits, transaction-based fees collected via JPay ($3.50-$11.50 per transfer depending on amount and channel) and lobby kiosks ($4.00 per transaction), and supervision fees and victim restitution collected from individuals under supervision. Recidivism has declined from 48% in 2008 to approximately 40%+ within five years of release.

Name

Louisiana State Penitentiary

Legal name

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections

Website

https://doc.louisiana.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Louisiana State Penitentiary is a state-operated maximum-security correctional facility in Angola, Louisiana, housing adult male inmates under the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. It delivers secure incarceration, rehabilitation programming, Prison Enterprises work programs, and operates Camp 57 under a federal ICE agreement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Correctional Services

NAICS

Correctional Institutions (922140), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Corrections (Prisons & Jails) (BPAIAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Correctional Facility Operations (Prisons & Jails) (BPAKANAA), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

Keywords

• Correctional facility management
• Incarceration rehabilitation services
• Probation parole supervision
• Reentry workforce programs
• Victim support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Angola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Government Appropriations: Primary funding through Louisiana state budget with operating budget of roughly $1 billion annually
2. Prison Enterprises Sales: Revenue from sale of products manufactured by incarcerated workers to state/local governments, non-profits, and political subdivisions
3. Fee Collection Services: Collection of victim restitution, supervision fees, and various criminal justice fees from individuals under supervision

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Louisiana State Penitentiary is a maximum-security state correctional facility located in Angola, Louisiana, operating as one of eight state correctional facilities under the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. It provides secure incarceration for adult male inmates alongside comprehensive rehabilitation programming including education, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, faith-based programming, and reentry preparation. The facility also operates Prison Enterprises work programs across 30+ industry and agriculture programs, and provides victim services through the Louisiana Victim Outreach Program and Probation and Parole supervision across 21 district offices statewide.

Product overview

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections operates a comprehensive correctional system comprising eight state-operated maximum and medium-security facilities housing approximately 15,000 inmates, supplemented by partnerships with local parish jails. The core offering includes secure incarceration, probation and parole supervision for over 48,000 individuals, and Prison Enterprises work programs. Supporting services include Reentry Programs with Regional Reentry Centers and STEP programming, Victim Services through LAVO, Certified Treatment and Rehabilitative Programs (CTRP), Board of Pardons and Parole oversight, and the Canteen Package Program. This is a government correctional services organization, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Louisiana State Penitentiary Maximum-security state correctional facility located in Angola, Louisiana, housing adult male inmates under the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. Also houses Camp 57 (formerly Camp J) which holds illegal alien detainees in cooperation with U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICE.
• State Correctional Facilities Operations Operation of eight state-run adult correctional institutions providing custody and care for approximately 15,000 inmates, including Allen Correctional Center, David Wade Correctional Center, Dixon Correctional Institute, Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, Louisiana State Penitentiary, Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, and B.B. Rayburn Correctional Center.
• Probation and Parole Supervision Community supervision of adults on probation or parole through 21 district offices statewide, with approximately 48,000 individuals under supervision. Officers conduct investigation, supervision, home visits, and enforcement activities for individuals under community supervision.
• Prison Enterprises Prison Enterprises provides diversified industry and agriculture operations at nine correctional facilities, offering work opportunities to approximately 1,000-1,200 incarcerated people in over 30 different industry and agriculture programs. Produces quality products and services for sale to state and local governments, non-profits, and political subdivisions.
• Reentry Programs Comprehensive reentry initiative including the Transition from Prison to Community Model with three phases: Getting Ready (reception/diagnostic), Going Home (transitional), and Staying Home (community supervision). Includes Standardized Pre-Release Curriculum, Regional Reentry Programs, and STEP programs.
• Regional Reentry Programs Eight regional reentry programs operating in conjunction with local sheriffs designed to reach individuals within one year of release or in Transitional Work Program assignment, providing Standardized Pre-Release Curriculum, identification documents, residence and employment plans, and community resource connections.
• Short-Term Expanded Program (STEP) Intensive programming for repeat offenders established at Franklin Detention Center, Southwest Correctional Center, and Richland Detention Center, providing intake assessments, personalized programming, skills training, and rehabilitative services for individuals with at least 18 months remaining on sentences.
• Transitional Work Programs (TWP) Programs allowing eligible incarcerated individuals to work at approved jobs from six months to four years prior to release. Approximately 10% to 20% of TWP participants remain with their employer upon release.
• Victim Services (LAVO) Louisiana Victim Outreach Program providing victim registration, notification of inmate status changes, victim impact statements, victim-offender dialogue, victim impact program, guest speaker program, and expressive arts and holistic healing activities.
• Certified Treatment and Rehabilitative Programs (CTRP) Standardized evidence-based programming including education (ABE, GED, HSE, CTE, special education, post-secondary), job skills training with stackable credentials, substance abuse treatment, and faith-based programming. Participants can earn up to 360 days credit toward early release.
• Board of Pardons and Committee on Parole Oversight of pardon applications, sentence commutations, restoration of citizenship rights, and parole decisions. Conducts hearings for individuals facing revocation for supervision violations and manages Crime Victims Services Bureau.
• Canteen Package Program Access Securepak program by Keefe Group allowing family and friends to order pre-approved food, hygiene products and personal property items for incarcerated individuals in state institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recidivism rate reduced from 48% (2008) to approximately 40%+ within 5 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate Bible College at Louisiana State Penitentiary and Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. Offers associate degree in pastoral ministries (2-year) and bachelor degree in theology (4-year). 255 inmates have graduated from the program. Inmates with decades-long or life sentences serve as mentors helping others transition back into the community.
• Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration providing college credits in vocational and technical training fields, enhancing quality of training by utilizing LCTCS instructors and curriculum aligned with industry standards.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)minorOthersProvides positive, life-affirming television programming around the clock, free of charge to all state correctional facilities.
• Daystar TelevisionminorOthersProvides free, faith-based programming to two state institutions.
• Keefe Group (Access Securepak)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanteen Package Program allowing family and friends to order pre-approved food, hygiene products, and personal property items for incarcerated individuals.
• Securus TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides telephone communication systems for incarcerated individuals. Handles billing, call blocking, and customer service for collect calls from correctional facilities.
• JPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides electronic communication (email) and money transfer services for incarcerated individuals and their families. Handles deposits via internet, telephone, kiosks, and MoneyGram locations.
• CorrectCare Integrated HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedical billing service for healthcare providers inquiring about care provided to people in prison. Contact: 877-292-7999.
• Emergency Communications Network (CodeRED)coreTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based emergency notification system used by more than 3,000 state and local government entities. Provides rapid notifications of emergencies (escapes) to communities surrounding correctional facilities via phone, text, and email.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security ICEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative endeavor agreement for housing illegal alien detainees at Camp 57 (formerly Camp J) located on grounds of Louisiana State Penitentiary. Expedited renovations completed with support from federal officials.
• Louisiana State Employee's Retirement System (LASERS)minorOthersRetirement plan provider for state employees including correctional officers and probation/parole officers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: Operates state prisons, parole supervision, and reentry programs within a unified state agency structure; directly comparable mandate and operating model to LA DPS&C.
• Georgia Department of Corrections: State agency running multiple secure facilities, inmate industries/work programs, and community supervision; directly comparable in portfolio mix to LSP.
• Pennsylvania Department of Corrections: Operates state prisons, inmate training industries, and parole services; comparable to LSP in housing scale, vocational programming, and community release oversight.
• California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: State agency operating prisons, parole, and rehabilitative programming at a scale similar to LSP's parent department; offers a comparable portfolio of facilities, community supervision, and reentry services.
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Operates the largest state prison system in the U.S. (TDCJ), running multiple maximum-security units, parole supervision, and rehabilitation programs directly comparable in scale and mandate to LSP/LA DPS&C.
• Florida Department of Corrections: Runs state prisons, inmate labor programs, and probation across Florida, mirroring LSP's mix of secure custody, work programs, and community supervision under a unified state agency.

Broad incumbents

• CoreCivic: Private corrections operator running state and federal prison contracts, community corrections, and reentry services; comparable in function but competes for outsourcing opportunities that could displace state-run operations like LSP.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons: Federal-level counterpart operating higher-security institutions and inmate programs; comparable in rehabilitative and custody mission but operates nationally rather than as a single-state agency like LSP.
• GEO Group: Private prison and community reentry operator with federal/state contracts including ICE detention (paralleling LSP's Camp 57 partnership) and rehabilitative programming that competes for state correctional budgets.

Regional players

• Mississippi Department of Corrections: Neighboring state correctional agency with similar facility mix and inmate industries, providing a regional benchmark for cost structures, recidivism, and program design relevant to LSP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/louisiana_doc
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaDeptofCorrections
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/louisiana-state-penitentiary

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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