NEWS: Place of healing and hope…
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More than a choir, it became a space where inmates could set goals and affirm their capabilities in “pow-wow” sessions at the end of each rehearsal.
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Month: July 2017
Volunteers at Kyle Recognized for Making a difference
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“We have volunteer service happening every day of the week here at our facility,” says Chaplain Michael McComb of
U.S. Senator Says Job Corps Must be Maintained
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Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa is a big supporter of Job Corps. She’s toured campuses, met with students and staff, and seen firsthand the value of training America’s youth to be ready for the workforce. Senator Ernst says, “These young men and women are exiting Job Corps with tremendous skills and certifications that we need. These … Continued
Detainees Thank Staff with Burgers and Treats
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“This is the first place that I’ve ever seen where they have a lot of good programs for detainees.”
Imperial Staff Prance Around in Red High-Heel Shoes to Support Crime Victims
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MTC’s Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico, California, recently participated in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes men’s march
MTC to Provide Rehabilitation Programs to 8,000 More Texas Residents
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) recently announced it has awarded MTC with 12 new contracts. MTC currently operates eight correctional facilities for the state of Texas and provides rehabilitation programs at two state-run facilities. With the addition of these new contracts, MTC will provide substance abuse, educational, and life-skills courses to an additional … Continued
MTC and the Idaho Department of Correction: A Strong Partnership
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In Idaho, all corrections officers are required to go through Peace Officer Standards and Training or POST. “There are no distinctions between state and private within the state of Idaho,” says Victor McCraw, Idaho POST’s Division Administrator. “If you’re going to be certified and if you’re going to be performing these duties, you need to be state certified, and those certification standards are exactly the same.”
Egypt Project Changing Lives
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As part of the Workforce Improvement and Skill Enhancement project in Egypt, MTC, with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is helping thousands of young people in Egypt succeed in life. One of those individuals is 16 year old Ahmed El-Said from Ismailia, Egypt. “I feel like I do not have a … Continued
DWI Program Helps Lockhart Residents Steer Clear of Danger
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Family and friends gathered at MTC’s Lockhart Correctional Facility in Texas to celebrate the accomplishments of graduates of the DWI Intervention program.
Tiffany Vallejo welcomed the group of graduates and recognized MTC for investing in the women’s success.