Topics Related to Prison Reform

Nash Correctional Institution Population Casts Ballots in Mock Election

Offenders at Nash Correctional Institution held its own mock election, as a prelude to Election Day 2024.

CDL Program Grads Earn Class A Drivers Licenses

NCDAC, in partnership with TransTech, celebrated its inaugural graduating class of offenders who obtained their Commercial Drivers License (CDL) while incarcerated.

Sampson Correctional Offenders Graduate with Campbell University Degrees

The following story was published by the Campbell University Office of Alumni Engagement.CLINTON — Kevin Cook battled nerves and the graduation tassel that swung in front of his eyes as he spoke on behalf of his 10 classmates in front of the small crowd that gathered for the first commencement ceremony for Campbell University’s prison teaching program at Sampson Correctional Facility on Tuesday.

Diabetes is a Constant Battle of a Lifetime

In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Deputy Secretary Stephanie Freeman shares her personal story of diagnosis and living with insulin-dependent diabetes.

Forty-three Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Classes 9 and 9A

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. Twenty-two officers from "Class 9" and 21 officers from "Class 9A" (listed below) completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg. The officers were awarded their badges after being sworn in by Superior Court Judge Robby Hicks. To find out more about a career as a Probation/Parole Officer, or other careers within the Department of Adult Correction, including upcoming hiring events, visit dac.nc.gov/careers.

A Better Approach to Supervising those with Mental Health Issues

For probation/parole officers, supervising those on probation, parole or post-release can be a challenge. The NCDAC Division of Community Supervision is addressing that challenge with special training and creating mental health probation/parole officers. 

Transformative Program Celebrates ‘Leashing Ceremony’

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.

NCDAC Delivers Donated School Supplies to Warrenton School

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.