Cook County Sheriff's Boot Camp
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The Cook County Sheriff’s Boot Camp is designed to provide court-ordered non-violent offenders a 4-month strict detention program based on basic discipline, educational skills, counseling and alcohol/substance abuse treatment. In addition, the Boot Camp provides training in vocational skills in computer recycling, gardening and carpentry with external resources provided by the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Prison Outreach. The Boot Camp also features an 8-month long post-release supervision program where participants receive follow on counseling and preparation in job skills and placement. The Participant returns to the Boot Camp on a daily basis for the duration of the 8-months to continue the life skills program.
If you would like more information on the Boot Camp, please contact us at:
(773) 674-7955 or e-mail us at boot.camp@cookcountyil.gov.