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Advancing Human Rights for All

4/1/22 8:00 AM
Since our founding, CoreCivic has been committed to professionalism and to upholding the rights of our employees and those in our care. This commitment is central to the values that guide our business and operational strategy.
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Celebrating Women: CoreCivic's Board Recognized for Gender Diversity

3/25/22 8:00 AM
Diversity helps foster an environment of inclusivity and ensures that different viewpoints are respected and heard. CoreCivic's Board of Directors, including the women who hold seats on the board, celebrate and embrace that diversity.
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Braille Program in Arizona Helps Vision-Impaired Schoolchildren

3/17/22 8:00 AM
Vocational reentry programming is designed to prepare justice-involved individuals to rejoin their communities equipped with marketable skills they can use to gain employment. We often hear, however, the most rewarding programs offer those in our ...
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Using Research to Measure the Effectiveness of Reentry Programming

3/10/22 8:01 AM
Reentry programming can be incredibly beneficial for many individuals, helping them learn life and vocational skills that prepare them to reenter society with a solid foundation and in theory, reduce their risk of recidivism. What can often be ...
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Reentry Recap: Focusing on Evidence-Based Practices in 2022

3/3/22 8:00 AM
I'm Matt Moore, senior director of Reentry Services at CoreCivic, and I'd like to share a bit about our reentry efforts over the past year. Despite the continued challenges that COVID-19 presented, I'm proud of our reentry professionals who achieved ...
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Transforming Lives Through Music

2/24/22 12:21 PM
Every song tells a story and can evoke a range of emotions from love, joy, and faith to pain, anger, and regret. Additionally, learning to play an instrument in a group can be difficult, with the stress potentially causing beginners to give up in ...
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Building a Foundation: CoreCivic Partners with Home Builders Institute to Launch Construction Career Program

2/17/22 8:00 AM
CoreCivic aims to help justice-involved individuals create a solid foundation they can build upon as they work toward reentering society. Now, thanks to a partnership with the Home Builders Institute (HBI), those in our care can learn skills that ...
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Supporting Successful Reentry at Corpus Christi Transitional Center

2/10/22 8:00 AM
Corpus Christi Transitional Center, located in Texas, is no stranger to witnessing positive change in the lives of those it serves. Staff at Corpus Christi achieve this by focusing on the mission: providing positive support and creating a ...
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2021 Public Policy Support Update

2/3/22 8:30 AM
CoreCivic strongly advocates for public policies aimed at reducing recidivism. Each year, our team researches legislation across the United States that supports pro-reentry initiatives. We support legislation that will help returning citizens access ...
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Shifting Focus to a New Year

1/20/22 8:00 AM
With 2021 behind us, we can take time to reflect on the past year and look forward to what the new year might bring. Despite the many challenges, felt not just in corrections but throughout the entire country, CoreCivic accomplished some amazing ...
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CoreCivic Selects Sonical Mitchell as 2021 Employee of the Year

1/14/22 8:00 AM
Each year, CoreCivic recognizes a deserving employee as our companywide Employee of the Year. It's never easy to choose just one person, as we receive nominations for extraordinary employees from facilities across the country. After careful thought ...
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Changing Minds: Learning to Make Better Decisions through Faith-Based Programming

1/7/22 8:00 AM
Having worked at CoreCivic’s Coffee Correctional Facility in Nicholls, Georgia, for nearly 18 years, Chaplain Judith Smith knows firsthand the impact faith-based programs can have on reducing recidivism.
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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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