Indiana Women's Prison

The Indiana Women's Prison offers it thoughts and prayers to the Tennessee Department of Corrections and the family and loved ones of Officer Dustin Pedigo, who lost his life in the line of duty at the Morgan County Correctional Complex.

End of Watch: February 24, 2026

Let’s get ready for re-entry! Today we completed a re-entry stimulation that consists of weekly sessions where individuals face challenges and scenarios that are similar to what they could face outside of incarceration and individually conquer those challenges with relying on resources and most importantly communicating their needs to succeed!

The final results have now been certified by the IWP Co****le Regulatory and Steering Committee,

The battle was real; the bags flew through the air with some accuracy and the resounding thunk was heard throughout the facility as many fell short on the concrete. We witnessed many teams join the fray. The Regulatory and Steering Committee has reviewed all video footage and photos were examined. Members of the Regulatory and Steering Committee were onsite during the event and no violations were identified. As the wind blew and the sun blazed the battle commenced and one team was named overall winner. We congratulate Jerry Franks and Franklin Leon (replacing Warden Brown) were victorious and have been declared the overall winners of the Annual 2025 Race to the Co****le Championship. The Regulatory and Steering Committee was saddened to hear of the withdraw from the competition of Warden Brown due to a previous injury. We wish her a speedy return to the championship Series. Warden Brown stated “she was saddened to have been forced to withdraw but she will be back stronger and better when the Championship Series returns. I will be back to reclaim my place at the top of the leaderboard. ”

The Regulatory and Steering Committee has also created a new Division, the Seniors Championship Division, personnel in this Division are made up of teams of personnel who their age and time on service with the department must total over 100 years. The Regulatory and Steering Committee would like to congratulate Mark Daniels and Raymond Kinison for their victory in this first Annual Seniors Circuit.

So, as we close another year of Co****le the Regulatory and Steering Committee would like to congratulate all participants who took part in this years Race to the Co****le Championship. It was a long season and was hard and taxing on all of the participants as they battled each other and the elements. The Regulatory and Steering Committee will over the break in the actions, will continue to work to make this coming years Race to the Co****le Championship the best it has ever been. Teams are already forming, sponsorships are being sought, and new and improved equipment is being vetted. Get excited now about the 2026 Race to the Co****le Championship here at IWP.

The Regulatory and Steering Committee would like to thank the Organizing Staff and the Administration at IWP for their hard work in making this years Race to the Championship such a success. The Committee would also like to thank the grounds crew for having IWP’s Championship Co****le Stadium in such great condition.

We look forward to seeing you all during the upcoming 2026 Race to the Co****le Championship.

It’s graduation day! Six incarcerated individuals received their associate’s degrees from MarianUniversity today as a part of the Women’s College Partnership. Big thanks Representative Renee Pack for giving the keynote address!

An epic battle took place here at IWP on Monday. The annual co****le tournament was held.

Many teams entered the fight and were taken down one by one. Some in epic fashion and some stayed in the fight to the very end. This year the battle did not end until the final thud of the beanbag on the board.

Rules were bent, some were broken, but the battle was still real and a classic for the ages.

When the final thud was heard one team was left standing. Appeals have been lodged with the IWP Governing Co****le Committee, and an MDT team is being formed to hear the appeal. But, with the battle done the team of Warden Brown and Jerry Franks were left standing and victorious *.

Congratulation to Warden Brown and Jerry Franks *
Runners up Deputy Warden Russell and Alec Rominger

*Formal appeal with the IWP Governing Co****le Committee has been filed, final report is pending

Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, women at the Indiana Women’s Prison explored color, form, and self-expression in a recent art class led by Dr. Kjell Wagensteen, Associate Curator of European Art at Newfields. 🎨🌸

Phyliss Newton, a volunteer at IWP for 33 plus years was in for annual volunteer training on Monday 4-14 some of the other volunteers surprised her with a cake for her 96th birthday!
Phyliss stated she loves volunteering here and hopes to continue for many more years.

We thank her for her years of dedicated service.

Today, April 9th, we honor the life of Officer Breann Leath and her legacy.

Officer Breann Leath began her career in corrections at the Indiana Women’s Prison. She was a dedicated and compassionate staff member who took the time to listen and serve the IWP population. Officer Breann Leath worked diligently with the Wee-Ones Unit.

Officer Breann Leath went on to advance in her career as a Police Officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department where she exceeded and excelled in her duties with further protecting the community.

On April 9, 2020, Officer Breann Leath made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a domestic disturbance call for service.

We are forever grateful for your service, compassion, and courage Breann Leath. We are beyond grateful to have a constant reminder of who you are and what you stand for at the Indiana Women’s Prison which is the LEATH Baby Unit formerly known as the Wee-Ones Unit.

Continue to get your rest, Officer Leath.
Thank you for your service to the citizens of Indianapolis