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Tackling Recidivism: CoreCivic CEO Joins Panel Discussion on Reentry

4/1/21 8:00 AM
April is Second Chance Month, a time to raise awareness of the challenges that face justice-involved individuals after incarceration. To kick things off, CoreCivic President and CEO Damon Hininger recently participated in a panel discussion called ...
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Gender Diversity Brings Strength and Experience to CoreCivic's Board

3/25/21 8:00 AM
Strong, steady, sound – these are all words used to describe exceptional leadership. The CoreCivic Board of Directors exemplifies those traits thanks, in part, to the outstanding corporate governance demonstrated by our women directors.
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Ministry through the Fence

3/18/21 8:11 AM
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, in-person gatherings, including religious services, were largely restricted throughout the United States to help reduce the spread of the virus. The difficulties experienced from those restrictions ...
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Celebrating Women: Linda Witt Named 2020 CoreCivic Employee of the Year

3/4/21 8:00 AM
Caretaker, Confidant, and Comforter — these are the words Linda Witt’s peers use to describe her. She serves as the health services administrator at Lake Erie Correctional Institution in Conneaut, Ohio. Due to her unwavering commitment to her ...
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Taking Our Shot: CoreCivic Staff Share Their Decision to Get Vaccinated

2/26/21 8:00 AM
Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine began in late 2020 following the issuance of guidance by state and local health authorities. Since then, CoreCivic has closely followed the deployment guidelines of the local jurisdictions in which we operate. We ...
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A Fresh Start for Justice-Involved Women in Oklahoma

2/18/21 8:00 AM
Sometimes a fresh start calls for a new culture, a brand new environment, and even a brand new name. All of that and more has been taking shape in recent months at the former Carver Transitional Center in Oklahoma City.
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CoreCivic's Diversity Business Inclusion Program Plays Important Role During COVID-19

2/11/21 10:47 AM
In 2009, CoreCivic leadership saw an opportunity to use the company’s collective purchasing power to support the success of small businesses, and in doing so, provide more opportunities for businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans. These ...
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Coding Program Helps Former Inmate Launch Career after Release

2/4/21 8:00 AM
Research shows that about two-thirds of former inmates return to prison because they are unable to find employment, and consequently have higher chances of falling back into bad habits. Roy Yates, a formerly incarcerated individual at CoreCivic's ...
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Unpacking COVID-19 Vaccine Myths with CoreCivic's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Keith Ivens

1/28/21 8:00 AM
There has been a lot of public discussion about the new COVID-19 vaccines, including some information that has been misconstrued or is simply incorrect. We sat down with CoreCivic's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Keith Ivens to separate fact from fiction ...
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Media Statement: CoreCivic Statement on President Biden's Executive Order Regarding Private Contractors

1/26/21 12:00 AM
The federal government has experienced a steady decline in inmate populations over the past several years, so today’s announcement was no surprise considering the agency’s diminished need for capacity. It’s a trend we’ve watched carefully, and we’ve ...
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Life after Release: Coding Program in Arizona Promotes Successful Reentry

1/21/21 7:50 AM
Employment is a fundamental building block for former inmates reentering society. Without basic necessities such as income and housing, it's easier for someone recently released from prison to fall into old habits, which could ultimately cause them ...
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Press Release: CoreCivic Establishes New Reentry-Focused Leadership Role

1/19/21 12:00 AM
CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) announced today the creation of a new leadership role dedicated to building on the company’s longstanding efforts to provide innovative, high-quality reentry programming to help tackle America’s recidivism crisis. Daren ...
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Job Skills Come with ‘Purpose, Pride and Peace’ at Crowley

1/14/21 8:00 AM
CoreCivic’s reentry programs are a catalyst for changing people’s lives. This is especially true at Crowley County Correctional Facility in Colorado, where two programs offer participants the chance to give back to their community and fellow inmates ...
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Reducing Recidivism through Faith: A CoreCivic Chaplain Shares His Story

1/7/21 8:00 AM
Having been in the church all my life and coming from a long line of ministers and educators, I was born to be a pastor. Along the way, God called me to pastor among incarcerated people.
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Media Statement: Statement From CoreCivic President and CEO Damon Hininger on the Restoration of Pell Grant Eligibility for Currently Incarcerated Students

12/21/20 12:00 AM
At CoreCivic, we believe that education is one of the greatest opportunities for the advancement of all people, and we’ve made it a priority for our organization through unprecedented commitments to strengthening the reentry programming at our ...
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