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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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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Correctional officers at CoreCivic work tirelessly to create a safe environment for those in our care. On a day-to-day basis, correctional officers must be prepared to approach a variety of complicated situations with compassion and respect. ...
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Recently, CoreCivic's Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona, held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 21 residents who earned their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma. Education is a pivotal part of our reentry programming at CoreCivic. In ...
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During the past several years, there has been a shift among policymakers and reform advocates to view incarceration as an opportunity for change. With this shift in thinking comes a redefinition of what a correctional setting should look and feel ...
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When a justice-involved individual enters our care, it is often because they made one or several mistakes. However, those mistakes do not define them, and it is up to them to decide how the rest of their journey will unfold as citizens, employees, ...
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Helping others realize their potential is truly rewarding, and it’s something CoreCivic employees get to experience on a daily basis. Every person working in a CoreCivic facility has a hand in helping those in our care become the best possible ...
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CoreCivic is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate treatment to everyone in our care, and part of that mission involves ensuring that our facilities are properly maintained, safe, and secure for those who live and work there.
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Justice-involved individuals often need support once they’re released to find basic needs such as housing and employment. They also need someone who will listen and help them through the emotional and mental challenges they may experience upon ...
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CoreCivic is committed to providing those in our care with the tools they need to succeed once they’re released. That’s why we invest heavily in evidence-based programming designed to give CoreCivic residents a second chance once they ultimately ...
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Connection to family is vital for justice-involved individuals as they work toward reentering their communities. That's why CoreCivic is offering a new program called Storybook Dads, which helps fathers reconnect with their children. The program is ...
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For the past three decades, team members at South Central Correctional Center have been working toward a shared mission: helping people and keeping communities safe. Located in Clifton, Tennessee, Warden Grady Perry has had eyes on the facility from ...
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