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Giving Back: CoreCivic Facilities Donate Gifts and Supplies During the Holiday Season

12/23/21 8:00 AM
The holiday season is a perfect time to give back to your community, and that’s exactly what CoreCivic facilities did this December. Take a look below at the many ways CoreCivic made a positive impact on the communities we serve, making the season a ...
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Making a Difference: Respectful, Compassionate, Dignified Care at Otay Mesa

12/16/21 11:15 AM
It may be hard to imagine what an individual feels when he or she enters this country, but the team at Otay Mesa strives to ease that burden by providing compassionate care with a focus on respect and dignity. And while it may be a temporary stop, ...
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Supporting Returning Citizens: Red Rock Launches Arizona Career Readiness Credential Initiative

12/9/21 12:05 PM
CoreCivic's Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona, is the first adult correctional facility in the state to implement the Arizona Career Readiness Credential (ACRC) program—an employment-focused initiative that started in 2018 by the Arizona ...
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CoreCivic Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies

12/2/21 12:15 PM
CoreCivic has been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, making its inaugural appearance on the 2021 list published in November. Just 399 selections were made from 2,000 national public companies. Honorees were measured ...
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Promoting Literacy: Read to Me Program at Red Rock Helps Keep Families Connected

11/18/21 8:00 AM
November is National Family Literacy Month, so it's a perfect time to share one of the ways CoreCivic helps incarcerated individuals stay connected with their kids using the power of books. At CoreCivic's Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, ...
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Committed to Service: CoreCivic Supports Veterans and Deployed Military

11/11/21 8:00 AM
On Veteran's Day and every day, members of our military community deserve our appreciation for their service to our nation. One way CoreCivic supports those who are serving our country is through its annual Patriot Packages campaign. In early ...
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Remembering T. Don. Hutto, Champion for High Standards of Care

11/4/21 8:00 AM
It is with great sadness that we share that CoreCivic co-founder and industry visionary Terrell Don Hutto, passed away on October 22, 2021. Known as a fierce advocate for correctional professionals and for the safety and well-being of ...
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Monumental Milestone: Backpack Program Assembles 1M Food Packages for Underserved Children

10/28/21 8:00 AM
Residents at CoreCivic's Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas, Colorado, packed the one-millionth food package on September 23 as part of Bent's Backpack Fulfillment Program. Since the program's inception in 2018, residents have assembled ...
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CoreCivic Raises $565,000 at 30th Annual Charity Golf Classic

10/21/21 9:15 AM
On October 7, 2021, CoreCivic held its 30th annual Charity Golf Classic. The tournament brought together approximately 270 individuals to raise support for 32 non-profit organizations in Middle Tennessee that help support formerly incarcerated ...
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Supporting Residents in Recovery

10/15/21 8:00 AM
For many justice-involved individuals, substance abuse can hinder rehabilitation and serve as a barrier to successful reentry. That’s why CoreCivic offers a variety of programs that help those in our care take control of their substance use ...
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CoreCivic Celebrates Graduation of More Than 125 Students in September

10/7/21 8:00 AM
The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered programming efforts in correctional facilities nationwide. However, it hasn’t stopped CoreCivic from continuing to find ways to offer important, life-changing services to those in our care, including educational ...
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That's My Why: CoreCivic Team Members Share Their Vaccine Stories

9/30/21 8:00 AM
As COVID-19 continues to be a persistent threat throughout the United States and the world, vaccination remains our best chance to help keep our communities healthy and safe. Since becoming available, CoreCivic has made providing COVID-19 vaccines ...
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Reentry Planning from Day One: CoreCivic Sets High Standard for Reducing Recidivism

9/23/21 8:00 AM
A study published by the RAND Corporation found that on average, individuals who participate in education programs while incarcerated have 43 percent lower odds of returning to prison. Additionally, the study found that every dollar spent on inmate ...
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CoreCivic Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

9/16/21 8:00 AM
Hispanic Heritage Week was established as a national observance by the U.S. government in 1968, and by 1988, expanded into a month-long celebration that begins on September 15, and ends October 15 each year. During this occasion, we take time to ...
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CoreCivic Instructor Promotes Positivity as Catalyst for Change

9/9/21 8:00 AM
For 50 years, Katherline Maclin has been a positive force for change in every classroom she’s taught in — whether a pre-school, a high school or a prison.
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