Inmate Services fiscal year 2022 impact report.

INMATE SERVICES
IMPACT REPORT
Fiscal Year 2022

CONTENTS

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REENTRY SERVICES AND COGNITIVE PROGRAMMING
Community and Employment Resources Services Provided to Offenders Prior to Release Peach Pass Partnership Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program Family Reunification Program Supportive Services for Reentry Citizens Impacted by Domestic Violence Initiative Release Document Repository Admissions and Orientation

11 STAFF AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNIT Office of Reentry Services Program Training A Path Forward: Justice Involved Care Life Coach Audits and Site Visits Georgia School of Addiction Studies Addiction Certification Preparation Program Education and Reentry Conference Professional Development Training Series

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CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services Volunteer Application Process Truett McConnell Seminary New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

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ACADEMIC EDUCATION
General Educational Development General Equivalency Diplomas Special Populations Served Cross Functional Monitoring Distance Learning Charter High School Graduates School Improvement Team Library Services

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CAREER, TECHNICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Implemented Programs Career Pathway Completions Expanded Employer Partnerships Pathway Home Grant Career, Technical and Higher Education Career Completions Partnerships

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Letter From the Commissioner
TIMOTHY C. WARD On behalf of the dedicated team at the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), I am honored to present our Inmate Services Impact Report. As we move forward from many of the challenges of COVID-19, our agency has continued to restart programs while offering new programming to enrich the lives of offenders within the Georgia correctional system. Our staff continues to provide quality education, offender-based programming and reentry services that assist offenders as they return to society as productive citizens and support our mission.
During Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), the GDC worked hard to set the standard for successful inmate rehabilitation by developing educational programs, job skills training and evidence-based programs that best meet the needs of the offender population.
The agency's partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia continues to expand our programming to assist offenders as they transition back into society. Through the assistance of all partnership programs, Career, Technical and High Education exceeded their goal of 25,000 career completions by more than 16.3%, for a total of 29,091 certificates achieved. FY22 saw another educational accomplishment as 1,450 General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) were awarded, accounting for 8% of the GEDs earned nationwide.
The Office of Reentry Services actively identifies and collaborates with over 400 community resources and services to support positive and successful offender reentry. In FY22, the agency continued its partnership with the Department of Driver Services and has now delivered 33,479 identification cards and driver's licenses to releasing offenders. The agency also provided over 7,546 job leads to offenders and 657 job offers were received from employers.
I am proud of the continued commitment of the GDC staff and the advancements we are making in our commitment to inmate rehabilitation, education and skills attainment. I look forward to working with our team to achieve even more success in the upcoming year.
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TREATMENT EFFECTS FROM PROGRAMS
According to the Rand Corporation and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) study, "How Effective is Correctional Education, and Where Do We Go from Here?", offenders who participate in any kind of educational program behind bars--from remedial math to vocational auto shop to college-level courses--are up to 43 percent less likely to re-offend and return to prison. They also appear to be far more likely to find a job after their release and the social stability that comes with it, according to the study.
Every dollar invested in correctional education saves nearly five in re-incarceration costs over three years.

Three-Year Felony Reconviction Rates for Program Completions vs. General Population Based on FY 2019 Releases

18.38%
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

19.33%
COGNITIVE PROGRAMMING

23.06% GENERAL POPULATION

15.4%
VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
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25.16%
RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

REENTRY SERVICES AND COGNITIVE PROGRAMMING
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REENTRY SERVICES AND COGNITIVE PROGRAMMING

COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
The Office of Reentry Services (ORS) actively identifies and collaborates with community resources and services which support positive and successful offender reentry. These resources fall into the areas of:

Community Mentors

Counseling Services

Employment

400 RESOURCES

Faith-Based Organizations

Family Support Services

Housing

Job Training

Financial Assistance Reentry Advocates

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ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIONS
During the first year, 400 resources were identified and in FY22 thirty-five additional
collaborations in housing, employment, substance use and mentoring were added.

SERVICES PROVIDED TO OFFENDERS PRIOR TO RELEASE
Over 100 employers, staffing agencies and job training organizations are contacted monthly by ORS and given a list of individuals scheduled to be released within 60 days. The list includes names, the county to which they will be released, anticipated release dates and skills obtained while incarcerated.

11,223
Referrals of offenders on the monthly list to employers and/or organizations that provide job training

7,546
Job leads given to offenders prior to release

657
Job offers from employers to offenders to begin once they are released

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PEACH PASS PARTNERSHIP
The GDC and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) agreed to provide employment opportunities to returning female citizens housed at Metro Transitional Center (TC). The program was implemented in November 2018 and focuses on image review for the Peach Pass Lanes. The program at Metro TC allows for ten returning citizens, including long-term maintenance, to earn part-time wages and skills in data entry in preparation for release.
During FY22, the program expanded to Metro Reentry Facility and allowed an additional 12 returning citizens to participate in the program. These returning citizens were able to earn vocational credits towards certification, as well as possible employment with SRTA once released. Since deployment, three returning citizens have been successfully hired by SRTA.

FY2022 Peach Pass Images Reviewed

600,000 500,000

516,981

535,395

400,000

384,748

300,000

333,708

392,795

410,173

374,029

200,000 100,000

158,239

215,528

206,964

196,442

217,409

0
July 2021

August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022

February 2022

March 2022

April 2022

May 2022

June 2022

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REENTRY SERVICES AND COGNITIVE PROGRAMMING

RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES

RSAT Facilities Bainbridge PSATC* Bleckley PSATC* Coastal State Prison Coastal PSATC* Johnson RSAT (A) Johnson RSAT (B) Lee Arrendale State Prison* Northwest RSAT* Paulding PSATC* Pulaski State Prison Turner RSAT* Valdosta State Prison*

2,078 89% ENROLLMENTS

1,573

OVERALL COMPLETION RATE

COMPLETIONS

*Probation Substance Abuse Treatment Center
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FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROGRAM
The Family Reunification Program (FRP) is an 18-week program designed as a wrap-around service under the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program.

Purpose of reunification counseling

Repair the parent-child relationship within the context of a high conflict separation

Re-establish family bonds

Improve communication, and overall family satisfaction

The program has had 25 graduates return to their families and the community. In addition, 300 Narcan kits were distributed to participants that successfully completed RSAT programs.

The Domestic Violence Initiative and Family Reunification Program are supported through grant funding provided by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

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SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR RETURNING CITIZENS IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INITIATIVE
Supportive Services Returning Citizens Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) Grant provides female returning citizens impacted by domestic violence with the resources and tools necessary to become self-sufficient, reduce recidivism, address the trauma associated with exposure to domestic violence and support safety through enhanced collaboration among stakeholders.

1st
November 2020

2nd
January 2021

3rd
March 2021

4th
July 2021

5th 6th
September 2021 February 2022

7th
April 2022

Cohort of 6 women launched

Cohort of 10 women launched

Cohort of 9 women launched

Cohort of 15 women launched

Cohort of 12 women launched

Cohort of 13 women launched

Cohort of 13 women launched

Goals of the Program

Conduct a gender-specific assessment

Provide trauma-focused counseling



Collaborate on case planning for housing

and employment opportunities

Facilitate trauma groups Research transitional housing assistance Support services designed to help survivors become self-sufficient

The CJCC Grant is in partnership with the Circle of Hope, a non-profit domestic violence organization funded by the CJCC.

RELEASE DOCUMENT REPOSITORY

33,479
IDENTIFICATION CARDS & DRIVER'S LICENSES
Issued since the inception of the Release Document Repository in 2016

The repository provides a secure location to collect and file reentry-related documents such as Department of Driver Services (DDS) identification cards, DDS driver's licenses and birth certificates, which are vital to an offender's successful reentry. The repository staff sends these documents to the facility 180 days before the offender's release date.

8,417
DOCUMENTS MAILED
Release documents mailed to facilities

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REENTRY SERVICES AND COGNITIVE PROGRAMMING
ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION
During FY22, GDC began the new, enhanced Admission and Orientation (AO) process at Central State Prison. This process provides our offenders with a formal orientation upon intake and admission within GDC facilities. All offenders undergo a thorough screening and assessment as they enter their assigned facilities. This process includes a comprehensive orientation to the facility's procedures, rules, programs and services. The enhancement consists of interventions that will assist our offenders with making better choices and understanding the assigned facility to assist with transition into the general population.
The AO process utilizes trained peer mentors to provide interventions and support to assist new arrivals at each facility with making pro-social choices and mentally prepare them for their length of stay in prison and beyond. Based on the success of the program at Central State Prison, the program is now being implemented at Pulaski State Prison, Dooly State Prison, Valdosta State Prison and Telfair State Prison. GDC plans to implement the enhanced process in all GDC state facilities within FY23.
FY22 Admission and Orientation Completions
February 21
March 31
April 32
May 63
June 93

0

20

40

60

80

100

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STAFF AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNIT
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OFFICE OF REENTRY SERVICES PROGRAM TRAININGS

The Office of Reentry Services (ORS) is responsible for providing training for all Cognitive, Substance Abuse and Risk Reduction programs throughout the state. They also offer special training assignments at specific facilities as needed, such as Creating a Culture of Care training which consists of The Art of Exceptional Customer Service and Motivational Interviewing.
During FY 22, ORS provided virtual and in-person training to new and current Behavioral Health Counselors and Multi-functional Correctional Officers with 1,639 participants.

Training Conducted Addiction Certification Preparation Program Creating a Culture of Care Effective Communication Initial Correctional Counseling Training Matrix Moral Reconation Therapy/Booster Motivation for Change Motivational Interviewing Offenders Under Transition Pathfinders Sex Offender Psycho-Educational Program Thinking for a Change/Booster Chief Counselors Training Deputy Warden Care and Treatment Academy Reentry Repository Training Anger Management Reentry TOPPSTEP Active Parenting Moving On Problem Solving Skills in Action Reentry Checklist Training Office of Reentry Services Annual Training Totals

Number of Participants 150 162 67 97 28 58 90 178 18 47 32 44 15 17 184 15 133 12 8 27 227 30 1,639

A PATH FORWARD: JUSTICE-INVOLVED CARE LIFE COACH
Beginning January 2022, four GDC staff enrolled in the Morehouse School of Medicine's Justice-Involved Care Life Coach program. This certification program consists of four monthly online modules aimed at equipping staff with the critical skills needed to better address the complex issues of offenders. These modules cover the following areas:

Overview of U.S. Justice System: The Social Determinants of Reentry

Is there a Problem: The Importance of Data Collection

Connecting the Dots: Decreasing Recidivism Barriers
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Accessing Behavioral Health Services: Promoting Mental Health Equity

FY20 - 22 Office of Reentry Services Training Completions

306

1,639

1,314

FY2022 FY2021 FY2020

AUDITS AND SITE VISITS
60
AUDITS
Social Service Program Consultants attend all facility audits. These audits cover areas of Care and Treatment and Performance Incentive Credits. During the audits, facilities are scored based on how well they follow policies and directives.

545
FACILITY SITE VISITS
In addition to facility audits, routine site visits are conducted to support and provide recommendations regarding care and treatment operations. During these site visits, the consultants review offender programming, case notes, classification and staffing The site visits help the facilities maintain policy compliance throughout the year.
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STAFF AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT UNIT
GEORGIA SCHOOL OF ADDICTION STUDIES CONFERENCE
In August 2021, several ORS teammates attended the 14th annual Georgia School of Addiction Studies (GSAS) Conference in Savannah, Georgia. The conference theme was Success Through Synergy: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, and included over 450 participants. GSAS is composed of many organizations, agencies, associations and boards working together to provide professional development and continuing education for professionals practicing substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery. GDC has been a supporting partner and has represented on the board of GSAS for over 10 years.

ADDICTION CERTIFICATION PREPARATION PROGRAM
The Addiction Certification Preparation Program (ACPP) was created to identify, train and develop staff into certified addiction counselors. This intensive 12-month program provides participants with the educational hours required for certification. Graduates who pass the exam become Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium. The Office of Reentry Services launched ACPP Group 10 in January of 2022, during which 14 Counselors embarked on their certification journey and have acquired 157.5 of the required 300 educational hours for certification.

education hours for certification

300

minimum hours of work experience for certification
hours of Clinical Supervision for certification

4,000 200

requires a passing score on a 150-question exam for certification
graduates of ACPP since its inception

150 181

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EDUCATION AND REENTRY CONFERENCE
First in-person GDC conference since COVID-19 pandemic - was held at the Columbus Trade and Convention Center on April 26 27, 2022. The conference hosted over 325 attendees.
Partnered with other state agencies to present quality professional development Department of Education, Department of Juvenile Justice, Georgia Virtual School, Georgia Public Library System, Foothills Education Charter High School, Georgia Library Services for the Blind and Print Disabled, State Board of Pardons and Parole
Conference expanded to include additional GDC staff members involved in education and renamed the Education and Reentry Training Conference.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SERIES
A quarterly professional development training series was created to provide staff with knowledge and skills to continue the investment in evidence-based practices. The first featured training kicked off in June 2022 with Effective Communication/Motivational Interviewing Techniques (ECMI). ECMI is a set of evidenced-based communication skills for any corrections staff interacting with offenders. ECMI has extensive research showing that staff who utilize the skills have more compliance from offenders, decreased stress and reduced recidivism. The training was conducted in all three regions with 58 staff completions.
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CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
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CHAPLAINCY SERVICES
CHAPLAINCY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Chaplaincy and Volunteer Services are integral parts of the programming that takes place in GDC facilities. Chaplains provide pastoral care to inmates and staff, facilitate worship, education, counseling, spiritual direction and support and crisis intervention. The Volunteer Services team assists the Chaplains and facility leadership by providing a steady stream of trained volunteers for religious support and program opportunities. Chaplains attend quarterly training sessions conducted by the Office of Chaplaincy Services which enhances their services and effectiveness.
Number of Religious Services Held in FY22

Increased 877 since
FY21
Protestant 2,167

Increased 173 since
FY21
Catholic 316

Increased 16 since
FY21
Jewish 58

Increased 397 since
FY21
Islamic 890

Increased 136 since
FY21
Other 573

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS

In collaboration with the Office of Information Technology, the updated volunteer certification process continues to offer greater efficiency, security and functionality for individuals interested in volunteering within GDC facilities. The process allows prospective volunteers to complete all their administrative paperwork before the required classroom training, thus eliminating time and travel demands and enhancing recruitment and active participation.

932
NEW VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS

878
NEW VOLUNTEERS APPROVED

387
NEW VOLUNTEERS TRAINED

11
TRAINING SESSIONS HELD

1,388 VOLUNTEER RENEWALS
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TRUETT MCCONNELL SEMINARY
At Phillips State Prison, Truett McConnell University (TMU) assumed the leadership and sponsorship of the former New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) program. The program is a partnership with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. The first group of 29 students, taught by professors from TMU, began in August of 2021. The students receive an accredited bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry while working under the direction of a facility chaplain. The graduates are then assigned to facilities across the state to serve as inmate missionaries.

NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Since the inception of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) on January 15, 2019 at a female facility, 12 female inmates have completed their third year at Whitworth Women's Facility. Heartbound Ministries provides funding for the program. A new cadre of ten female offenders began their first year in August 2021, and approval was granted for them to continue and receive their bachelor's degree. They are now entering the third year of the four-year program with expected graduation in 2023. The fully accredited college degree is designed to provide a broad foundation for ministry within the prison system and is based upon eight core competencies:

Biblical Exposition Christian Heritage Servant Leadership Interpersonal Relationships

Spiritual and Character Formation Disciple Making Worship Leadership Life Skills

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ACADEMIC EDUCATION
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ACADEMIC EDUCATION
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Program Expansion

GDC expanded the team of staff members who are licensed to administer a secure paper version of the GED to provide testing opportunities for facilities that the local technical colleges cannot serve

256

This expansion provided an additional 256 test days for students in correctional education

3,721

3,721 individual sections of the test provided by these five staff members

Transitional Centers 45
Probation Detention Centers
97

State Prisons 930

Private Prisons 190
1,440

General Equivalency Diplomas Earned

County Facilities
87

ITFs/RSATs 91

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GDC earned over 8% of the GEDs earned in the nation

22
GRADUATES are housed in Tier housing

13
GRADUATES under the age of 18 earned a GED

143
GRADUATES who qualify as neglected or delinquent under Title I-D earned a GED

27
LIFE-SENTENCED GRADUATES Received a GED in FY22, 22 have the potential for parole

82.9%
MALE GRADUATES earned a GED

17.1% 8FE2MA.9LE%GRADU1A7TE.S1 %
earned a GED

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Completed two Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts

52% Increase in special education students served over FY21

Received Title I Part A grant from DOE to serve academically and economically disadvantaged students

Created special education hub at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison

Enhanced Title I Stakeholder Needs Assessment with Title I meeting held at annual conference

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ACADEMIC EDUCATION

CROSS FUNCTIONAL MONITORING
F ederal regulations and administrative procedures require that the state educational agency (SEA) monitor the implementation of program requirements and the expenditure of federal funds. Federal programs are monitored to ensure that all who are eligible have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a highquality education. Monitoring emphasizes accountability for using resources wisely, and serves as a vehicle for the Georgia Department of Education to help Local Education Agencies achieve high-quality implementation of educational programs.

Georgia Department of Education's Federal Programs monitoring process consists of six major components:

Monitoring of Expenditures Single Audit Physical Inventory Monitoring

On-Site Monitoring Self-Monitoring Desktop Monitoring of Approved LEA Budgets

GDC Passed its first CFM Audit in May 2022

DISTANCE LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS
GDC expanded SharePoint as a central location for accessing general resources for all subject areas and information related to certification, upcoming events, audits and assessments. The SharePoint site now has 137 members.

Statewide classes began in November 2021 and expanded the program to offer two to three statewide distance learning classes available daily to any facility, live and/or recorded.

Over 160
live classes were taught in FY22, with plans to expand in FY23.

Expanded online teaching staff to include five staff members who provide instruction online, two to three times weekly.

Recorded distance learning lessons have been accessed
by 75 staff
members
over 1,300
times in the past year.

Distance learnings are broadcast directly into the dorms at Central State Prison when students cannot report to class. The agency is working with other facilities to implement statewide.

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FOOTHILLS EDUCATION CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

49
GRADUATES FY22

In 2015, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) partnered with Foothills Education Charter High School to provide a high school diploma option for qualifying inmates. In FY22, 49 high school attendees graduated, and since its inception in 2015, a total of 410 high school diplomas have been awarded. Foothills Education Charter High School operates charter school sites at three correctional facilities within GDC:
Burruss Correctional Training Center Lee Arrendale State Prison Phillips State Prison

410
TOTAL GRADUATES

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ACADEMIC EDUCATION
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

9 TEACHERS SELECTED
Meet monthly with the Academic Education Director and staff for professional development, data analysis, discussion of DOE reports and to create goals and plans for achieving those goals in the academic education classroom

GED CONFERENCE
Attendance at GED conference for school improvement team for professional development purposes

TUESDAY TRAINING TOOLBOX
Staff members are redelivering material learned at the GED Conference through monthly Tuesday Training Toolbox

LIBRARY SERVICES

117,000+
Since July 2021, the total circulation has been more than 117,000
20,000+
During FY22, over 20,000 books have been donated, and the book repository has expanded. Georgia State University, the University of North Georgia and several Georgia high schools have partnered with Library Services by participating in book drives.

Education & Reentry Conference offered several sessions and topics dedicated to Library Services Quarterly trainings for librarians Library Services vacancies have been filled Library Improvement Team was created to assist the Director of
Library Services on budget needs within facilities
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CAREER, TECHNICAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION
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CAREER, TECHNICAL, AND HIGHER EDUCATION
IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS
ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING MURAL ARTIST
First ever coding program for inmates in Georgia Located at Metro Reentry Facility Provides Soft-Skills Training 15 students began in January 2022 and graduation is on track for March 2023 One year for a Full Stack Developer Credential which consists of certifications in Responsive Web Design,
Front End Libraries Information Security API's and Microservices Data Visualization, JavaScript Persevere has a formal partnership with Indeed to employ graduates as internal developers and states that
they are "committed to helping 1 million job seekers overcome barriers to employment." According to the Georgia Chamber, there are 521,000 cyber jobs open now, and 23% growth is anticipated in the field over the next 10 years.
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FIRST WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM Funded by Second Chance Pell Grant Program located at Macon State Prison

DOG RESCUE PROGRAM DIAMONDS IN THE RUFF Began in December 2021 Provides On-The-Job Training Animal Caretaker Dog Grooming Animal Trainer

14 dogs
RESCUED IN FY22

15 offenders
PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM

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CAREER, TECHNICAL, AND HIGHER EDUCATION
IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS

Welding Programs This program allows offenders to earn welding certificates and the opportunity to be offered jobs upon release and make for successful reentry.
The welding programs are offered at Burruss Correctional Training Center Coffee Correctional Facility Lee Arrendale State Prison Lee State Prison Walker State Prison Wheeler Correctional Facility

TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA ONLINE SOFT SKILLS CERTIFICATE
The agency entered into a partnership with Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to offer free access to several self-paced online, introductory soft-skills courses that encompass a variety of topics useful in any work environment.

Workplace Diversity
8%
Time Management
8%

Attention Management
10%

Business Etiquette
11%

Ten Soft Skills You Need 13%
Telework and Telecommuting
9%

TCSG Online
Soft Skills Certificate
FY22 Totals
3,321

Customer Service 12%

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Job Search

Skills

7%

Goal Setting and

Getting Things Done

9%

Emotional Intelligence
13%

LEAD COOK PROGRAM 43 offenders enrolled 10 have successfully completed the program
The Lead Cook program began in December of 2021 and is located in all Georgia's state prisons. This program is a stepping stone to a managerial or chef position. This program allows offenders to train other offenders.

AUTO PAINTING
The Automotive Academy opened in FY21, in collaboration with GDC's Fleet Operations. Longterm maintenance residents at Macon Transitional Center enrolled in Automotive Paint and Body or Automotive Mechanics programs. They participated in a combination of classroom, online and hands-on activities in a real-world learning environment.

293
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN CLEANING PROGRAM
offenders trained in FY22. Developed in coordination with Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI) and in
accordance to GDC Standard Operating Procedures.

120
MEDICAL CLEANING PROGRAM offenders trained in FY22. Program began at Augusta State Medical Prison.
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CAREER, TECHNICAL, AND HIGHER EDUCATION
CAREER PATHWAY COMPLETIONS

Automotive/Diesel
868

Business
958

Building Trades
955

Culinary
4,923

Farm
441

Horticulture
1,939

Manufacturing Distribution
3,771

Mechanical
125

Sanitation/Janitorial
4,780

Technology
845

Welding
659

EXPANDED EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS

Georgia Association of Manufacturers Georgia Forestry Commission Kubota Shaw Industries Three Rivers Work Source Development Authority

DifCo - Durable Industrial Finishing Company Renovate Technology ZF Industries Low Country Machinery YKK Fastening Products Group

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PATHWAY HOME GRANTS
Savannah Technical College received funding to provide GDC programming with Pathway Home Grants. This grant will support expanded services to eligible, incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities before and after release to help eliminate the gap between release and enrollment into a reentry program leading to employment.

CTHE CAREER COMPLETIONS

378%

30,000
25,000 Surpassed FY22 Goal of 25,000 with 29,091 successful completions

Increase in successful completions since FY17
29,091
3,456

20,000

4,713

8,997

706

2,464

Post-Secondary Skill Trades Vocational

15,000

5,908

6,096

7,023

3,485

OJT

10,000 5,000
0

952 1,577
FY15

1,638 1,653
FY16

1,573 2,171
2,346
FY17

4,349
2,478 3,063
FY18

3,689 8,356
FY19

3,071 9,513
FY20

2,378 9,839
FY21

13,153
FY22

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PARTNERSHIPS
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Report designed by: Jessica Eanes

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INMATE SERVICES IMPACT REPORT
Fiscal Year 2022