Prison Facility Tour:

Delaware DOC

Sussex Community Corrections Center

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 1:30-3:30p

• Q & A meeting with Warden

• Discussion of prison programming

• Tour of housing units, masonry, and greenhouse

• Tour of center including:

  • Aquaponics bay and koi pond

  • Deer processing unit

  • Auto shop

  • Woodworking facilities

  • Food bank operations

Restrictions regarding apparel and other behaviors will be enforced. Compliance directives will be provided upon completion of clearance process.

*Note: transportation from the hotel is NOT provided. Participants may carpool from the hotel with a scheduled departure at approximately 12:30.

This tour has been coordinated by Paul G. Shavack, Chief of Staff, Office of the Commissioner, Delaware Department of Correction and in conjunction with the NEACJS Annual Conference; the workshop is being held at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, Delaware 19971 United States (Phone: (302) 864 9100).

Registration:

Participants pay a non-refundable fee of $10 to register. Space is limited. The prison can only accommodate a group size of 30 participants.  (Please register below)

Background Clearance Form:

Participants MUST complete the clearance form linked below to gain access to the prison:  

Delaware Department of Correction Background Clearance