Edmonton Institution for Women

Edmonton Institution for Women: information, location and practical guide

Facility overview

Edmonton Institution for Women is listed in this directory under the category “Women's prisons” and is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The data source does not include further administrative details for this facility, so it is advisable to check them with the competent authority before carrying out any procedure.

Location and surroundings

The recorded address of Edmonton Institution for Women is 174 Street NW, T5S 0B7 Edmonton, in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada). The approximate coordinates are 53.5614, -113.6244.

Within the directory, Edmonton has 5 facilities; Alberta has 17 facilities across 10 localities, and Canada has 150 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.

Other nearby facilities

Measured in a straight line from Edmonton Institution for Women, these are the closest facilities in Canada listed in the directory:

• Grierson Instituton — about 9.7 km away (Edmonton)
• Edmonton Remand Centre — about 11 km away (Edmonton)
• Edmonton Young Offenders Centre — about 11 km away (Edmonton)
• Canadian Forces Service Prison and Detention Barracks — about 15 km away (Sturgeon County)
• Edmonton Institution — about 23 km away (Edmonton)

Other facilities in Edmonton:

• Edmonton Institution
• Edmonton Remand Centre
• Edmonton Young Offenders Centre
• Grierson Instituton

What type of facility this is

Women's prisons, or women's units, are intended for the female prison population. They usually offer adapted services, such as specific healthcare and, in some systems, spaces for mothers with young children, depending on each country's regulations.

In Canada, prisons are run by Correctional Service Canada (federal sentences of two years or more) and the provincial and territorial correctional services.

Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.

Data on record for this profile

This profile includes: Address, Phone, Website. Not available in the source: Email, Capacity, Operator / administration, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.

Before visiting or contacting the facility

These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Edmonton Institution for Women. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.

• Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
• Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
• Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
• Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
• Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
• If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
• If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
• Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.

Services and procedures common in this type of facility

In facilities in the category “Women's prisons” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Edmonton Institution for Women offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.

Frequently asked questions about Edmonton Institution for Women