Contraband List

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General

  • Any item deemed unsafe or inappropriate by any staff member
  • Any item with strings
  • Any item with sharp edges

In Alphabetical Order

  • Alcohol, Drugs or Illegal Substances
  • Belts, shoelaces, handkerchiefs, scarves, and clothing with ties
  • Boots (includes steel toe)
  • Cans (aluminum, metal or plastic – such as aerosol cans)
  • Cameras
  • Cell phones
  • Certain types of clothing (i.e. halters, short shorts)
  • Cigars or cigarettes (including E-Cigarettes)
  • Computers
  • Cosmetic containers / Make-up
  • Lighters and Matches
  • Mouthwash/Gel toothpaste containing alcohol, aerosols.
  • Drawstrings, Rope, Chains or Other Corded Items
  • DVDs & DVD Players
  • Earphones
  • Electronic devices/toys (all)
  • Glass or ceramic objects and picture frames
  • Hats or Headbands
  • Hair Dryers, Curling, Irons, Straightening Irons
  • Hard-Backed Books (soft cover books are acceptable)
  • Keys (house, car, etc)
  • Large Zippered Clothing Items
  • Medical Equipment with Detachable Cords
  • Medications (including any type of medication or illegal substances)
  • Metal grooming equipment (including combs)
  • Mirrors (including make-up compacts with mirrors)
  • Nail polish or polish remover
  • Neck Jewelry
  • Needles
  • Paperclips
  • Pens & Spiral Bound Notebooks
  • Perfume & Cologne
  • Pins (includes straight and safety pins)
  • Plastic bags of any size
  • Purses
  • Razors
  • Scissors
  • Sewing needles, hooks or scissors of any kind
  • Toiletries (Facility will provide)
  • Underwire Bras and Sport Bras
  • Weapons of any Kind (e.g. guns, knives, mace/pepper spray, etc.)

We have only had very positive experiences here. Top notch staff and care. The professionals know what they are doing and we're very lucky to live close to here.

– Karen D.