The Hamilton County River City Correctional Center (RCCC) is located at 3220 Colerain Avenue, the former site of the Community Correctional Institution or "Workhouse" in Camp Washington. RCCC is one of eighteen Community Based Correctional Facilities (CBCF's) presently operating in the State of Ohio.
The CBCF is a local alternative to prison with the primary purpose of rehabilitation for felony offenders. The River City Correctional Center can accommodate 220 residents, consisting of 165 male and 55 females. The average length of stay is 140 days, depending upon the treatment needs of the individual. The maximum length of stay is six months. RCCC is staffed by over 90 full and part time employees who provide coverage 24-hours a day, seven days a week to provide security and treatment to residents. Residents may receive a variety of services during their stay at River City, including chemical dependency treatment, remedial education and employment assistance.
The goal of treatment is to assist residents in recognizing and overcoming their substance abuse dependency, criminal thinking and life skill deficiencies.