Tennessee Department Of Correction
Tennessee Department of Correction
he Tennessee Department of Correction is recognized nationally for its sound management. TDOC was one of the first departments in the country to become fully accredited by the American Correctional Association, and it's a tradition that continues. Only a handful of departments nationwide are fully accredited. ... t's important to note that juvenile offenders in Tennessee, with the exception of those who are sentenced as adults, are supervised by the Department of Children's Services . The Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole oversees those inmates who have been granted parole, as well as those who have been sentenced to probation in Tennessee. The Department of Children's Services and the BOPP function independently of the Department of Correction. For your convenience, we have provided a link to those departments via this website. ... [Read More]
Planning and Research
The Policy, Planning and Research Section, as the policy and research arm of the Tennessee Department of Correction, provides public policy information, analysis, and research capabilities to assist in improving the Department's development, management, operational and policy initiatives. This section is responsible for providing: ... The 8-person staff includes the director, Departmental Policy and Survey Coordinator, and a Statistical Analyst Supervisor. Policy, Planning and Research generates numerous monthly, quarterly, and annual reports now available in pdf format on this site. ... [Read More]
Contact Information
The Department of Correction fields hundreds of daily calls from the community. To assist you in locating the correct department, we have compiled a list of frequently dialed extensions that can be accessed through the main number. ... Tennessee Department of Correction ... [Read More]
Tennessee Correction Academy
Tennessee Department of Correction ... The Tennessee Correction Academy, through a focus on professional service, will set the example for excellence in the delivery of criminal justice training. ... American Correctional Association ... [Read More]
Employment Opportunities
The Department of Correction employs more than five thousand Tennesseans across the State. While correctional officer positions are the most common, the department is always looking for great nurses and administrators interested in the field of corrections. Simply click on the job title of your choice and discover how you can begin a career with our department, or to view a video about career opportunities within the department tune in to this month's television show, " Let's Go To Work ," featuring TDOC. ... [Read More]
Victim Information and Services
The Tennessee Department of Correction is committed to assisting the victims of crime. In line with that commitment, one of the Department's primary responsibilities is to keep victims and their family members informed of an offender's status. One way to do this is through the F elony O ffender I nformation L ookup, commonly referred to as ... [Read More]
Inmate Programs
Statistics show that 97% of all incarcerated felons are eventually released from prison. That's why the Tennessee Department of Correction is committed to offering programs that will help educate and rehabilitate inmates. Below are some of the ways the Department tries to accomplish it's mission: ... [Read More]
Tennessee Victims Have A VOICE
Tennessee Department of Correction ... In 1997, the Department of Correction established a new 24 hour a day toll free line for victims. The " V ictim O ffender I nformation C aller E missary", or ... [Read More]
Departmental Overview
On July 13, 2005, Governor Bredesen appointed Tennessee Department of Correction Deputy Commissioner Gayle Ray to serve as Acting Commissioner of Correction. Acting Commissioner Ray is no stranger to the field of corrections. She has served in the Deputy Commissioner position since May 2004. From 1994-2002, Ray served as the Davidson County Sheriff. Ray said, "In this role, I intend to work hard with the dedicated employees of this department to continue carrying out the vision and responsibilities that we each bear to ensure the public safety of Tennesseans." ... [Read More]
Expansion Project
Below you will find a Fact Sheet on each expansion project, along with a copy of the feasibility study conducted by the engineering firm, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon. We have also included a copy of the Department's "Strategic Plan for Prison Population Management." ... [Read More]
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