McPherson Unit is located in Jackson County Arkansas. It houses 971 female inmates in various stages of incarceration from maximum to medium custody. This facility is also responsible for the intake and classification of female offenders in Arkansas.
McPherson allows inmates to take substance abuse and treatment programs as well as education programs where inmates can earn their GED. This facility also has a life skills program aimed at helping inmates make better decisions and gives them the skills they need to successfully reintegrate with society once they are released. Parenting programs help parents to realize the importance of maintaining a stable household and break the cycle of incarceration by giving their children a better home environment. Industrial and agricultural vocational programs are also available.