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Welcome to Ohio Penal Industries
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Mission Statement
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To assist Ohio Prisons in the management of offenders through training, by producing quality,
cost efficient products and services; thereby, contributing to their successful reentry to society.
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Vision Statement
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OPI will strive to be a leader in correctional industries while providing valuable work opportunities to inmates,
in an effort to instill meaningful skills and education that will assist them in re-entry and ultimately reduce
recidivism for Ohio tax payers.
This vision will be further enhanced by the increase in the number of inmates employed by OPI, thereby reducing
idleness and violence within the correctional system. The desire to increase opportunities for inmates to earn
certificates through the national apprenticeship program lends credibility to their employment opportunities upon
release from prison.
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Guiding Principles
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OPI operates independently from the General Revenue Fund. We are completely self sufficient and will remain so with the utilization
of the principles set forth within this plan. We are mandated by statute to remain self sufficient and will continue to monitor progress.
One of the strongest traits of the OPI is to instill positive work habits upon offenders who upon release will be better equipped to
maintain employment and be productive citizens. This will have positive effect recidivism.
OPI is expected to operate transparently to include giving information to all stakeholders to make sure we operate ethically and fiscally responsibly.
The cornerstone of our operation is to instill work habits to our offenders, bearing in mind not to take away any private sector jobs from Ohio Citizens.
We are committed to not sell any of our finished goods across state lines without the Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program.
Engaging prison idleness is a main concern of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction therefore OPI is committed to help reduce prison violence;
we will provide as many meaningful job assignments within OPI to assist in this venture.
Thank you for your continued support of OPI, please contact us with any questions or recommendations.
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