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CLOSEReentry Planning from Day One: CoreCivic Sets High Standard for Reducing Recidivism
10/27/22 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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Sometimes in life, it takes two: a keen observer and a persistent underdog. Andres Hidalgo worked much of his life in the food industry prior to incarceration. Hidalgo moved to the United States from Mexico in 1985 and after becoming incarcerated in ...
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CoreCivic Raises $550,000 at Annual Charity Golf Classic
10/14/22 8:00 AM
The CoreCivic Foundation raised $550,000 through its 31st Annual Charity Golf Classic held in Hermitage, Tennessee, on Oct. 6. These funds will be given to a group of 33 non-profit organizations supporting formerly incarcerated individuals, victims ...
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Dog-Training Program Promotes Hope and Healing
10/6/22 8:45 AM
There is something special about spending your day with your furry, four-legged companion by your side. In fact, residents at CoreCivic's Hardeman County Correctional Facility in Whiteville, Tennessee, have the opportunity to do this while also ...
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If the last few years have taught us anything, we must be flexible and ready to adapt quickly. Our employees have demonstrated their ability to rise to the challenge, but now there is a new challenge we are facing: the national workforce shortage.
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Celebrating One Year of Learning and Compassion with Frederick Douglass Project for Justice
9/22/22 8:00 AM
CoreCivic's Bent County Correctional Center is located in Las Animas, Colorado, and offers a host of programming aimed at helping individuals prepare for life after release. However, one program is taking a unique approach to changing the ...
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Top 10 Barriers to Reentry and How CoreCivic is Helping
9/15/22 8:20 AM
CoreCivic offers a variety of programs to help those in our care prepare for reentry. As part of this preparation, our reentry professionals work with each individual to address his or her unique barriers to reentry and help facilitate a successful ...
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Celebrating Second Chances with Maverick City Music
9/8/22 8:00 AM
CoreCivic has recently teamed up with the Maverick City Music Initiative through a partnership that aims to celebrate second chances. This collaboration with the Maverick City Music Initiative will open new opportunities for returning citizens to ...
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The reentry programming offered at CoreCivic facilities can change the lives of those in our care. From high school equivalency (HSE) diplomas to industry-recognized certificates (IRC) or post-secondary education, graduating from these programs are ...
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As the school year begins across the country, several CoreCivic facilities are working to make the transition back to the classroom a little easier for schools and students. Here is a look at a few of the ways CoreCivic is making a positive impact ...
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CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger Receives E.R. Cass Award
8/18/22 8:00 AM
CoreCivic President and CEO Damon Hininger has had a long and illustrious career in corrections. He is known by his peers as a staunch advocate for reentry and a champion for the dignity and human rights of justice-involved individuals. Now, thanks ...
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Children who have at least one incarcerated parent are at an increased risk of psychological problems, antisocial behavior, and potentially going to prison themselves. On top of that, 92 percent of incarcerated parents are men. For these reasons and ...
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CoreCivic has a long-standing history of finding innovative ways to fulfill our mission to better the public good. That includes reducing our environmental footprint through conservation measures and operational efficiency.
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A horticulture program at Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona, has CoreCivic residents working together while learning a new trade. The 26-week program provides students the chance to learn skills in a growing industry and walk away with ...
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College Degree Programs Open Doors for CoreCivic Residents
7/21/22 8:00 AM
Graduation is an important milestone for many. This is especially true for justice-involved individuals, as they typically have a more difficult path to starting a career after release.
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