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How to contact an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center
This comprehensive guide will walk you through how to connect with an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center. Follow the steps below to find an inmate and send letters and photos:
- Search for the inmate using our search tool below
- Create your account or log in to Penmate
- Write your message (up to 6,000 characters)
- Send instantly - inmates receive printed copies daily
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Tip: You can search by first name, last name, or inmate ID number
To contact a person at Northwest Ar Work Release Center start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:
- Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
- Step 2: Locate their inmate record
- Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided
Important! Be sure to enter the person's full name. Nicknames should not be used.
How to Send Messages to Inmates

You can use your phone or computer to send emails, letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send a message, start by searching for an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center.
Sending Photos and Postcards

A great way to send love and support to a loved one at Northwest Ar Work Release Center is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.
Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Northwest Ar Work Release Center.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Ar Work Release Center
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How long does it take to deliver a message?
If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Northwest Ar Work Release Center.
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How much does it cost to send a message to Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.
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What services can I use to contact an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
Penmate
You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's an easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.
Securus messaging
Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.
JPay
Some county jails and state prisons may support sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.
Smart Jail Mail
You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Northwest Ar Work Release Center. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.
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What is the mailing address of Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
Mailing address:
Northwest Ar Work Release Center
600 W Sunset Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
Phone: (479) 756-2037 -
What are the visiting hours at Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
Visiting hours at Northwest Ar Work Release Center vary by housing unit and security level. Generally, visits are scheduled on weekends and holidays, with some facilities offering weekday visits. Contact the facility directly at (479) 756-2037 or check their website for the current visiting schedule. Visits typically last 30-60 minutes and must be scheduled in advance.
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What items are prohibited when sending mail to Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
Prohibited items typically include: cash, personal checks, stamps, stickers, glitter, glue, tape, staples, paperclips, polaroid photos, musical or blank greeting cards, hardcover books, magazines with staples, and any items containing metal or electronics. Only send letters on plain white paper with blue or black ink. Photos must be printed on regular photo paper (no Polaroids). Always check with Northwest Ar Work Release Center for their specific mail policies.
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How do I send money to an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
You can send money to an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center through several methods: 1) Online using JPay, Access Corrections, or the facility's approved vendor, 2) Money orders mailed directly to the facility with the inmate's name and ID number, 3) Kiosks located in the facility lobby, or 4) Over the phone using a credit or debit card. Fees vary by method, typically ranging from $2.95 to $11.95 per transaction.
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Can I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
Many facilities now offer video visitation as an alternative to in-person visits. At Northwest Ar Work Release Center, video visits may be available through services like Penmate, Securus Video Connect, GTL, or ICSolutions. Video visits typically cost $10-20 for 20-30 minutes and must be scheduled in advance. You'll need a computer or smartphone with a camera and reliable internet connection. Contact the facility for their specific video visitation policies and approved vendors.
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What identification do I need to visit an inmate at Northwest Ar Work Release Center?
All visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can provide the minor's birth certificate. Some facilities require visitors to be on the inmate's approved visitation list, which may require a background check. Contact Northwest Ar Work Release Center for specific ID requirements and visitor approval procedures.
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How can I find out an inmate's release date?
To find an inmate's release date at Northwest Ar Work Release Center, you can: 1) Use the online inmate search tool if available, 2) Call the facility's records department, 3) Contact the inmate's case manager or counselor, or 4) Have the inmate provide this information during a call or visit. For privacy reasons, some facilities only release this information to immediate family members.
Facility Overview
Contact Information
Northwest Ar Work Release Center600 W Sunset Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
Phone: (479) 756-2037
About Northwest Ar Work Release Center
The Northwest Ar Work Release Center is a facility located in Washington County, Arkansas that aims to provide incarcerated individuals with the resources they need to successfully transition back into society after they have served their time. It is a multi-purpose medium-security center that adopts a work-release program granting eligible convicts the chance to work in jobs outside the facility during the day and return at nighttime.
The primary objective of the work-release program is to provide practical job experience and work-related training to people to decrease recidivism rates caused by economic necessity burdens after completing a sentence. Northwest Ar Work Release Center allows nonviolent inmates with less than nine years sentence, steady work ethic, and conflict-free behavior during their sentence within prisons. Under this program, facilities like community services, income opportunity beyond family ideas, accommodations, behavioral assistance, prison standard where their emphasis literacy skills, create hobbies, few indoor and outdoor exercising spacilities for comfortability has provided inmates are screened and evaluated holistically carefully and selectively. Staffs watch over tens and also help inform sponsor families.
Equally importantly, individuals with a mental or behavioral illness entangled in substance would only report following institutional medication. The comprehensive services delivered provide preparation for jobs acquired outside prison suits post-release which keeps “work-ready,” alongside drug counseling centers offered.
Therefore, Northwest Ar Work Release Center bolsters successful reintegration rates through supervising parole progress over lower incarceration expenses, integrate support services without space shortage between 400–450 priorly secured maintained-in- facility when situated employing wellness pathways
Programs & Services
Northwest AR Work Release Center is a state prison operated by the Arkansas Department of Correction in Arkansas, USA. It was built in 1996 to execute Community Correction Programs in Johnson County and has a capacity of housing 75 inmates under its roof. The most striking aspect of NWAR’s menu of facilities is the Work Addiction Program, which delivers a clutch of skills to students working leading corporate placements appointed by non-profit partner SNAP, Sustainable Micro-Farms.
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Daily Life & Visitation
Daily life for inmates at the Northwest Ar Work Release Center can be taxing. Most inmates at the center serve the final stretches of their sentence, trying to integrate back into society. Unlike general rehabilitation centers, the Northwest AR work release center places an emphasis on job training instead of schooling. The primary aim of this approach is to prepare inmates for their entry into society without committing another offense but also to secure a means of gainful employment. As such, the center has fully equipped its workshops with facilities such as manufacturing machines, carpentry equipments, and welders, among dozens of tools.
Based on a self-account of an ex-inmate, upon release to the Northwest AR work release center, the high level of supervision in most moving aspects of his life and an immanent condition of isolation in training crowded conditions punctuated daily routine. Every day began with an early rise at 4 am, with hazed-instrumental music blasting unmistakably at regular volumes throughout cell blocks while for everyone to converge through compulsory lines that ensue after dawn chorections exercise into the dining strictly 15 minutes later. Breakfast at the center commonly included post-factory floor debris but commonly limited no fried we suggests – oatmeal and leftovers, approximately. The Center organized day structured for consistent walking and vocational training& even job leads and inmate sourced skills reimbursement for sent-in event-hall Frito-LAy potential job postings waiting list.
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