Camp Washington · Cincinnati, Ohio
Community Corrections in Hamilton County, OH
We are River City. A local alternative to prison built on treatment, education, and the skills to build a productive life.
220
Resident capacity
90+
Staff, 24/7 coverage
140
Average days of stay
34,200
Service hours, FY2024
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Serving Hamilton County, OH
Our Leadership
Over 100 Combined Years of Community Corrections Experience
Our goal is to set the example for our residents to be productive citizens.
Meet Our LeadershipReduce recidivism among the residents and communities we serve by fostering changes in thinking and teaching both responsible decision-making and life skills.
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Recent News
FOX19 / WXIX · Feb 2026
River City Correctional Facility Launches Weapons Education Program to Reduce Recidivism
A new program educates residents on legal restrictions for convicted felons and teaches alternatives to violence, led by Rufus Johnson, founder of Real Truth Inc.
Read the Story “River City Correctional Facility Launches Weapons Education Program to Reduce Recidivism” on FOX19 / WXIX
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‘Working on Your Soul’ | Group of Tri-State Inmates Find Confidence Through Public Speaking
River City Correctional Center and NKU partner to bring education to residents inside the facility.
Read the Story “‘Working on Your Soul’ | Group of Tri-State Inmates Find Confidence Through Public Speaking” on WCPO 9
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University of Cincinnati Students See the Realities of Incarceration Firsthand
The “Inside-Outside” program takes students inside the River City Correctional Center, where they can talk to residents about the prison system, life after prison and more.
Read the Story “University of Cincinnati Students See the Realities of Incarceration Firsthand” on WLWT 5