PRI Enterprises operates in accordance with Florida Statutes to support public safety, fiscal responsibility, and inmate rehabilitation through structured work programs.
PRI Enterprises supports the security goals of the State of Florida by reducing inmate idleness and encouraging positive behavior within correctional facilities.
By operating enterprises staffed primarily by inmate workers, PRI Enterprises helps lower the cost of state government operations while ensuring its activities do not unreasonably compete with private-sector businesses.
In partnership with the Florida Department of Corrections and vocational education programs, PRI Enterprises provides work experience and skills training designed to support post-release employment opportunities and reduce recidivism.
PRI Enterprises advances rehabilitation by operating in a manner that closely mirrors private-sector, profit-driven enterprises, preparing participants for successful reintegration into the workforce.
Under the federal Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program (PIECP), inmate-produced goods may enter interstate commerce when manufactured under a certified authority. As Florida’s designated PIECP certificate holder, PRI Enterprises provides eligible inmate workers with opportunities to earn wages comparable to those paid for similar work in the local private sector. Authorized payroll deductions allow participants to contribute to victim restitution, family support, and the State Crime Compensation Fund.
These programs reinforce accountability, responsibility, and job readiness while delivering measurable benefits to victims, families, and the community at large.
