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News & Updates

October 21, 2025

NCDAC, WakeMed Begin CPE Pilot to Train Prison Chaplains

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and WakeMed Health and Hospitals have entered a pilot partnership to train potential prison chaplains through the hospital’s Clinical Pastoral Education program. This partnership is a first-in-the-nation pilot for a CPE program and state prison system.

people in a meeting with Gov Josh Stein around table

October 14, 2025

Governor Stein Addresses First Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force Meeting

NCDAC Secretary Dismukes Co-chairs the Task Force, which is charged with identifying solutions to create safe communities across NC by reducing gang violence and helping young people reach a productive and fulfilling adulthood.

October 14, 2025

North Carolina Debuts the Nation’s First Reentry 2030 Dashboard

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has announced North Carolina is the first state to develop a dashboard to track progress made toward objectives, strategies, and metrics established in its Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan.

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NC Rehab & Reentry Conference 2026 in Raleigh!

First Lady Visits Catawba & Maury

Anna Stein visits men earning skilled trade apprenticeships and completing vocational training programs.

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Congratulations!

Eleven men at Sampson Correctional graduate from Campbell University, having earned their Bachelor's or Associate's degrees.

Offender Locator & Public Information

Search by name or offender ID for up-to-date info on NC offenders, probationers and parolees.

Absconders

We are asking for the public’s help in locating these absconders - individuals who are actively avoiding probation or parole supervision.

Current Initiatives

Reentry 2030

Reentry 2030 is a national initiative that aims to dramatically improve reentry success for people exiting prison & for those under community supervision.

Gang Prevention & Intervention Task Force

NCDAC Secretary Dismukes serves as Co-chair of this Task Force committed to reducing gang activity and building safe communities.

ACA Accreditation

As part of its strategic plan, the NCDAC is pursuing American Correctional Association accreditation for all parts of the agency.

Air Conditioning Upgrades

This complex NCDAC project aims to design and install air conditioning at 40 state prisons that lack cooling systems, either partially or entirely, by 2027.

Adult Correction