Blog: Correction Connection

Driving a Greener Future

Aa part of its Green Fleet initiative, the NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is replacing 32 aging diesel transit buses with new, cleaner-burning models – helping to modernize its fleet and improve air quality for NC communities.

PPOs Complete First Emergency Response Team Training

The NC Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) Division of Community Supervision held its first Emergency Response Team (ERT) Basic Training course at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg recently.

Prison Volunteer Michael Vandiver Honored by Vatican

Prison volunteer and Catholic deacon Michael Vandiver was recognized with Papal honors in front of Interim Director of Chaplaincy Services Sarah Jobe (right), family and fellow parishioners.

First Female Offender Reentry Simulation a Success

On Jan. 30, the NC Department of Adult Correction Division of Rehabilitation and Reentry Services hosted its first-ever reentry simulation exclusively for women at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women.

Twenty-four Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 10

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The twenty-four officers from Class 10 for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Salemburg.

Community Supervision Deputy Secretary’s Award 2024

A long-time Community Supervision employee has been recognized for her dedication and service by being named the winner of the 2024 Community Supervision Deputy Secretary’s Award.

Furniture Academy partnership connects offenders to job prospects

Seven offenders from Catawba Correctional Center are learning to build furniture and rebuild their lives. They are the first cohort of offender-students training in the furniture craft through a partnership between the N.C. Department of Adult Correction and Catawba Valley Community College.

Thirty-six Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Classes 9 and 9A

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. Fifteen officers from Class 9 and twenty-one officers from Class 9A for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the Samarcand Training Academy and at the North Carolina Justice academy, respectively.

Aligning Initiatives for Collaborative Education and Reentry Efforts in North Carolina

This post was originally published on the Education Commission of the States from Dr. Brooke Wheeler, NCDAC superintendent of education. Dr. Wheeler would like to thank Ziev Dalsheim-Kahane, criminal justice and public safety policy advisor for Gov. Roy Cooper, for support on this post.

Stakeholders Updated at November Meeting of the N.C. Joint Reentry Council

The monthly meeting of the N.C. Joint Reentry Council took place Nov. 21 at the NCDAC Office of Staff Development and Training in Apex.

Gov. Cooper joins Sec. Ishee in honoring NCDAC veterans

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction honored the veterans among its staff with an early Veterans Day celebration Wednesday.

Introducing North Carolina Prison News Today

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! 
Incarcerated persons can now read all about what is happening in institutions across the state. The bonus is that it is from the perspective of their peers and is easily accessible on their tablets.

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.

NCDAC employees honored with Governor's Award for Excellence

NCDAC employees Chavis Everett, Darrell Monroe & Scott Surles were recognized this week as recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence.

Twenty-two Probation/Parole Officers Graduate in Class 8

Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of Probation/Parole Officers. The twenty-two officers from Class 8 for 2024 completed their seven-week basic training at the North Carolina Justice academy in Salemburg.