Purpose Statement
Racine Correctional Institution (RCI) is dedicated to creating a safe evnironment for the community, staff, as well as the people under our care. Through responsible and safe practices, coupled with dedicated staff, RCI will aid in the rehabilitative process and prepare individuals for reintergration into their communities.
Institution Information
RCI officially opened its doors on May 6, 1991. A portion of the facility includes the former St. Bonaventure Prep School, which was founded in Pulaski in 1901. At that time, the school operated with the goal of preparing Polish youth for priesthood. The Franciscans who ran the school sought a location that would draw more students from the larger Polish populations of Milwaukee and Chicago, so, in 1921, the facility was moved to Sturtevant. As the years passed and interest in priesthood decreased, the school's focus changed to the preparation of young men for college. Due to financial difficulties, Bonaventure permanently closed its doors in 1983. The Racine Correctional Institution, a medium-security facility for adult males, was dedicated on that site in April of 1991.