Blog: Correction Connection

Introducing North Carolina Prison News Today

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Incarcerated persons can now read all about what is happening in institutions across the state. The bonus is that it is from the perspective of their peers and is easily accessible on their tablets.

Gov. Cooper joins Sec. Ishee in honoring NCDAC veterans

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction honored the veterans among its staff with an early Veterans Day celebration Wednesday.

Nash Correctional Institution Population Casts Ballots in Mock Election

Offenders at Nash Correctional Institution held its own mock election, as a prelude to Election Day 2024.

NCDAC employees honored with Governor's Award for Excellence

NCDAC employees Chavis Everett, Darrell Monroe & Scott Surles were recognized this week as recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence.

Twenty-two Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 8

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The twenty-two officers from Class 8 for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice academy in Salemburg.

16 graduate in newest class of probation/parole officers

Sixteen probation /parole officers from Class 7 for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.

North Carolina One of Six States Selected for Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy

North Carolina is one of six states selected to participate in a six-month Medicaid and Corrections Policy Academy in a pilot initiative to enhance reentry outcomes for people with complex needs transitioning from incarceration to the community.

Fourteen men at Pamlico CI earn associate degrees from Pamlico Community College

Pamlico Community College instructors and administrators recently honored the perseverance and drive of 14 men who earned their associate degrees in Human Services Technology (HST) while housed at Pamlico Correctional Institution.

A Fruitful Six Months for Community Supervision

Nearly every week, the 2,000 probation/parole officers of DAC’s Community Supervision conduct field operations and spot-checks to make sure people under supervision are abiding by their conditions.

HiSet & Vocational Challenge an Overwhelming Success

RALEIGH -- Over the past year, NCDAC's Education Services section led 54 prisons through the HiSET & Vocational Challenge, an initiative to increase the number of educational certifications earned by offenders in prison.

Anson CI women complete warehouse and supply chain training and earn scholarships

On July 11, 2024, 35 women graduated from Aramark's IN2WORK Warehouse & Supply Chain program at Anson Correctional Institution in Polkton.  Also, in this class, 17 of the students applied for—and received—scholarships to further their education.

Twenty Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 6

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The twenty officers from Class 6 for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Center in Salemburg.

Twenty-one Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 5

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The twenty-one officers from Class 5 for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.

Williamson Promoted to Judicial District Manager for Community Supervision

Officials with the Department of Adult Correction have promoted Jamie Williamson to the position of Judicial District Manager (JDM) in Judicial District 13 which covers Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus counties within Judicial Division 2.

NCDAC recognizes outstanding Community Supervision employees

The NC Department of Adult Correction recognized outstanding Division of Community Supervision employees on July 10 in a celebration at the McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University.