MEMPHIS – One of the most important components to reducing recidivism is reconnecting offenders with their families. The Mark Luttrell Transition Center (MLTC) aimed to do just that by hosting a special family reunification event called ‘Ties with Dad’.
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Thursday, December 09, 2021 | 03:53pm
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Tuesday, December 07, 2021 | 04:07pm
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Knoxville Community Resource Center (CRC) is teaming up with the American Job Center to host a ‘One-Stop Reentry Shop’ for justice-involved individuals in Knoxville and its surrounding communities.
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Friday, December 03, 2021 | 08:48am
NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 17 offenders who have demonstrated a successful path to rehabilitation and established a new process for individuals seeking clemency for drug-free school zone convictions.
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Monday, November 29, 2021 | 03:10pm
NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lisa Helton as interim commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Correction, effective December 1.
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | 04:45pm
19th Annual Event To Honor Victims & Survivors Of Homicide To Be Livestreamed
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | 12:15pm
UNION CITY – The Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) located in Tiptonville will host a rapid hiring event on three different dates (November 30, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., December 7 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and December 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m) at the Army National Guard Armory in Union City.
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Monday, November 22, 2021 | 10:50am
MOUNTAIN CITY – The Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX) will host a rapid hiring event on November 30, 2021 from 10am to 2pm. Human Resources representatives will schedule interviews on the spot and qualified candidates will be offered conditional employment.
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Friday, November 05, 2021 | 04:54pm
NASHVILLE – Eleven men serving time at the Turney Center Industrial Complex (TCIX) received their Associate Degree from Nashville State Community College (NSCC) in a ceremony held at the facility Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
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Wednesday, November 03, 2021 | 10:33am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction has begun the process of installing new body scanners at state facilities to help fight the introduction of contraband. Through provided images, the scanners will assist security staff in identifying contraband being smuggled inside or on a person’s body.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 09:18am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now offering part-time correctional officer positions to an expanded group of individuals in an effort to fill vacancies and aid in current staffing shortages.
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Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 04:14pm
TIPTONVILLE – Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) held their first Reentry Fair in over a year after volunteer and group activities were suspended due to COVID-19.
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Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 12:13pm
NASHVILLE – The Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center (DJRC), the primary women’s prison in Tennessee, will be holding a hiring event on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. with the hope of filling their roughly 80 vacant positions. Available positions range from correctional officer to counselor to administrative support.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 10:53am
STATEWIDE – Earlier this month, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) launched “Operation Blackout”, an annual statewide operation to ensure sex offenders on TDOC’s caseload are complying with the conditions of their supervision, as well as special conditions put in place surrounding the Halloween holiday.
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Friday, October 08, 2021 | 12:46pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has added a Suicide Prevention Hotline, allowing family members of inmates to notify TDOC if they suspect their incarcerated loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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Monday, September 27, 2021 | 09:47am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) joined forces with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) on Thursday, September 23rd to conduct a joint operation at two Shelbyville secondary schools.