Caswell Correctional celebrated its “End of the Leash Ceremony” at the facility this week. The program empowers offenders to train service animals, which are then placed in the community to provide help for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.
Blog: Correction Connection
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) was thrilled to have the chance to make an impact all across NC in the 2023 Governor's School Supply Drive. Sec. Todd Ishee, accompanied by members of the staff and Warren County School Superintendent Keith Sutton personally delivered some of the agency's donated school supplies to Mariam Boyd Elementary School in Warrenton.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The nineteen officers from Class 8 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.
Dogs and the officers who handle them have played a key role in the North Carolina correctional system for generations. The dogs’ keen sense of smell, agility, and accuracy, along with the specialized expertise of their canine officer handlers, has helped improve facility and community safety in ways that may surprise many people.
The N.C. Department of Adult Correction honored its top Community Supervision employees during an event at NC State’s McKimmon Center on Aug. 22.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The nineteen officers from Class 7 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The nine officers from Class 6 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of probation/parole officers. The 18 officers from Class 5 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the NC Justice Academy in Salemburg.
The third graduating class of the North Carolina Field Minister Program at Nash Correctional Institution received their diplomas on June 7.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The 15 officers from Class 4 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The 20 officers from Class 3 for 2023 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg.
More than 500 reentry professionals, advocates, service providers and local reentry council members participated in the three-day 2023 NC Reentry Conference.
April is Second Chance Month in North Carolina, a time to remember the obstacles faced by the more than 20,000 people returning to their communities after leaving state prisons.
Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The 18 officers from Class 2 completed their seven-week basic training at Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs. Following remarks from Deputy Secretary for Community Supervision, Tracy K.
“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.”