Federal Prisons for Women in the U.S.: Four Facilities and Locations

The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates four facilities designated for female inmates:

1. Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury (FCI Danbury) – Danbury, Connecticut
2. Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin (FCI Dublin) – Dublin, California
3. Federal Medical Center, Carswell (FMC Carswell) – Fort Worth, Texas (specialized medical/mental health)
4. Federal Prison Camp, Alderson (FPC Alderson) – Alderson, West Virginia (minimum security camp)

These facilities house women across security levels. FMC Carswell handles complex medical needs.