Education

The 13-week Basic Correctional Officer Academy includes training in communication, de-escalation, arrest and firearms

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration grant seeks to improve employment opportunities and reduce recidivism of adults reentering the workforce after incarceration

The dogs are selected for the program based on their temperament and learn 37 different commands over the course of about 14 months

"It's probably one of the best programs we've ever done here at the facility," Sheriff Michael Filicetti said

The station is created and produced by inmates serving at three different correctional facilities in Colorado

The former four-term Republican governor says he's had a change of heart in his approach to criminal justice

With fewer candidates willing to pay for academy training, and an ongoing staffing shortage, Okaloosa County hopes this new effort will help stem the tide

"Training and education are not the priority right now. To close this program will hurt no one," said the VP of instruction

Graduates are connected with member companies and start working within five days after their release

The ADEPT certification is designed to give recipients a competitive employment edge

The degree program is offered free to the inmates and will not incur an expense for the Department of Corrections

"What happened in March was a wake-up call," said the DOC's apprenticeship coordinator

The state received the highest number of Second Chance Pell awards in the country