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Giving the Gift of Life: Frank Rodriguez

If you had the chance to help someone live just one more day, would you take it? For Frank Rodriguez, comissary clerk at Willacy County State Jail, the answer is a resounding ‘yes.’ His life changed forever when disaster struck his family six years ago. Find out how Rodriguez's devastating loss led to a lifestyle of generosity. Read More

Superb Maintenance Supervisor: Tony Clark

When a plumbing problem arises or a heating unit overheats, employees at Lindsey State Jail know just who to call. But Tony Clark, the facility’s maintenance supervisor, does much more than simply fix broken equipment; with a wealth of expertise, a commitment to excellence and a team of quality professionals, Clark works diligently to keep the facility operating smoothly while taking time to help others. Read More

Chaplain Extraordinaire: Vickie Scrivner

Whether she’s strumming her guitar in front of a crowd or leading a Bible study, Vickie Scrivner, Chaplain at Leavenworth Detention Center, is spreading hope to those who need it most, both within the facility and beyond its borders. But she never envisioned having the ministry she has at Leavenworth. Read More

Competent in Crisis: Justin Acosta

When disaster strikes and time is of the essence, each split-second decision can mean life or death for someone who needs immediate medical attention. Justin Acosta, case manager at Idaho Correctional Center (ICC), found himself in the midst of such an emergency at his facility earlier this year. Read More

Master Scheduler, Mom and Mentor: Jennifer Hughes

After a long day at Whiteville Correctional Facility, Jennifer Hughes, master scheduler, comes home to a different job: mother of eight and, on some days, teacher of 25. While each job has its own challenges, Hughes brings the same passion and dedication to them all. Read More

Remembering a Former CCA Employee: Stephen Johns

At times, heroism is defined in the wake of tragedy – such was the case in June when a gunman opened fire in Washington, D.C.'s Holocaust Museum and Stephen Johns – a former CCA employee – was killed in the line of duty. Read More

Capable Conflict-Resolver: James Seagrove

Can just one correctional officer make a difference when dealing with uncooperative inmates? James Seagrove, correctional officer at Silverdale Correctional Facility, made all the difference when he leveraged the good rapport he'd established with an inmate to quell a possible disturbance. Read More