NC Department of Adult Correction

Happy Telecommunicator Week! #NCDAC is proud to recognize the unsung heroes of public safety -our dedicated telecommunicators. The backbone of our #TeamNCDAC communications center you help ensure essential support its there whenever its needed. From PPOs to extradition teams, task force members, special ops teams, interstate compact staff, and more - you help us all to keep #safecommunities in NC. #ThankYou for all you do! #TelecommunicatorWeek #PublicSafetyHeroes

Nash Correctional wowed attendees this week with its Spring Art Show, showcasing 200 original works created by the men serving their sentences at the facility. From striking #NC landscapes to lifelike portraits and wildlife scenes, the art spanned a variety of mediums—including charcoal, graphite, and acrylic. Staff and offenders alike voted on winners in each category, including "People’s Choice" and the coveted "Best in Show." #TeamNCDAC #SecondChances

#NCDAC welcomed the National Institute of Corrections to lead specialized training on evidence-informed practices for helping women serving their sentences in our facilities. #TeamNCDAC staff from four Central Region institutions learned trauma-informed communication strategies to support safety, de-escalation, and positive behavioral outcomes – all geared to acknowledge the distinct experiences and unique needs of women in custody.

In honor of crime victims during CVRW, Sampson Correctional Institution and their Reaching Out From Within program sponsored a 3K Walk today. We had over 80 participants!

Firefighters in the NC BRIDGE program are on the front lines alongside local crews, battling #WesternNC #wildfires — and their efforts are catching national attention. A partnership between #NCDAC and the NC Forest Service, NC BRIDGE was launched after devastating wildfire seasons in the 1980s to boost firefighting capacity and provide meaningful vocational training to offenders. Participants gain valuable skills in wildland firefighting, forest management, trail construction, and more — earning official certification and a clear path to employment after release. https://ow.ly/RIio50Vxyzl #TeamNCDAC #WildfireFighting #SecondChances #ReentryMatters

As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts of North Carolina hosted a powerful ceremony in #Raleigh to promote community engagement and honor crime victims. #TeamNCDAC Victim Support Services staff were proud to attend the event, which featured a remembrance ceremony for victims and an awards presentation recognizing exceptional service to victims and survivors. https://ow.ly/JG8M50VxCFx #CrimeVictimsRightsWeek #NCDAC

"Kinship demonstrates the strength that comes from connection, the importance of listening to every voice, and the power we have to create lasting change when we work together," explains Governor Josh Stein in proclaiming this week as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week." https://ow.ly/3yXV50VuP9k.

"El parentesco demuestra la fuerza que surge de la conexión, la importancia de escuchar todas las voces y el poder que tenemos para generar un cambio duradero cuando trabajamos juntos", explica el gobernador Stein al proclamar esta semana como la "Semana Nacional de los Derechos de las Víctimas del Delito". https://ow.ly/y0PO50VuPiw.

#Congratulations to North Carolina's newest group of #NCDAC Probation/Parole Officers. The 20 officers from Class 3 for 2025 completed their eight-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 A. Graham Shirley. Read more and see all the photos at 📰https://ow.ly/P7tP50VuUs0 #TeamNCDAC #NC

First Lady Anna Stein addressed our 600+ attendees at the #NC Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference this week - sharing her vision for helping people be successful when returning to the community after serving their sentence. #TeamNCDAC #ReentryMatters #SecondChanceMonth #SecondChances