Programs at Sussex Correctional Institution: Education, Vocational Training, and the Road to Recovery (R2R)
If your loved one is at Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI), they've probably asked about available programs. Here's what the facility lists—plus what you should know about the Road to Recovery (R2R) treatment program.
SCI offers several rehabilitative program areas. According to the facility's overview, these include educational opportunities, vocational training, and work assignments. There's also spiritual and religious programming, plus various other classes. What's actually running depends on scheduling and eligibility - so treat this as a starting point for questions, not the final word.
SCI highlights educational opportunities and vocational training as core programming areas. If your loved one wants to build skills while inside, these are good places to start. Ask them directly what they've been offered or waitlisted for - participation varies from person to person.
Work assignments are another part of SCI's programming. For many, having a job adds structure and helps them stay focused on daily goals. The facility also offers spiritual and religious programming, which may include faith-based services. If you're supporting someone from the outside, ask what they're currently engaged with - work, religious services, or both - so your encouragement lines up with what's actually available.
SCI offers the Road to Recovery (R2R) treatment program. If your loved one needs substance-use treatment or a structured recovery environment, R2R is the program to ask about.
Why R2R stands out: SCI describes Road to Recovery (R2R) as using the Therapeutic Community model - an industry best practice the facility says has proven to be effective.
Families Support
- ✓ Ask your loved one what programs they’re currently in (or trying to get into) and what the schedule feels like day to day.
- ✓ Encourage consistency - show up with steady support in calls/letters, especially when motivation dips.
- ✓ Help them set small, realistic goals they can track (finishing a class, sticking with a work assignment, staying engaged in recovery).
- ✓ Celebrate progress without pushing for details they don’t want to share.
- ✓ If they mention barriers (waitlists, timing, stress), listen first - then help them think through what they can control this week.
For the most accurate details, check SCI's official information through the Delaware Department of Correction. That's where you'll find the full list of program areas and R2R details. Pair what you read there with what your loved one is hearing inside - day-to-day availability can shift.
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