A fantastic inmate pianist playing Pomp and Circumstance provided a musical accompaniment as fifteen student inmates at the Central Arizona Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility (CACRF) dressed in black gowns and graduation caps walked with dignity. The successful students, who had studied hard to pass the four GED exams—math, science, social studies, and language arts—were applauded by their parents, spouses, and siblings. Inmates, teachers, assistants, staff, Program Supervisor Christina Mariscal, and Assistant Facility Administrator Dennis also attended the ceremony. As the playing of the National Anthem started, everyone gathered in front of the American flag. The class Valedictorian, who received a perfect score on his arithmetic test, was the next to speak after Instructor Scalmato gave an inspirational speech.
The keynote speaker, Charles Flanagan, former Chief U.S. Probation Officer for the federal courts in the Arizona District gave an incredible speech encouraging the graduates to increase their knowledge and learning, accept treatment, refrain from blaming others, surround themselves with socially acceptable people, and make a difference. His words were well-received.
Classification Programs Supervisor Mariscal and Assistant Facility Administrator Dennis congratulated each graduate as Instructor Scott proudly announced their names. A raspberry-filled cake was then enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
Thirteenth Annual Event Held in Jena on May 7, 2024 The thirteenth annual LaSalle Parish Scholars Reception was held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). More than 75 scholars were presented with 166 scholarships for a total of approximately $93,000 at the reception held each year to honor parish scholars who receive scholarships and to honor businesses and organizations that sponsor the scholarships with the pictures featured in this special “Scholars Reception” section. ...READ MORE
Operational Excellence is definitely the phrase that exemplifies the winner of the GEO Reentry Services Leadership Award. Danielle Gehrung, Program Manager of the Shasta County Day Reporting Center (DRC) is the recipient of this prestigious honor....READ MORE
Every year, the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP) receives nominations from throughout the country for outstanding accomplishments in training. In November 2023, during the national IACTP conference hosted by the Tennessee Department of Corrections, two GEO staff were recognized and awarded for their training achievements. Aeisha Hobbs, Training Administrator for Moore Haven Correctional and Rehabilitation Center was selected as the 2023 IACTP Trainer of the Year for exemplary training in the field of corrections. Mary O’Conner, Training Administrator at Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility was awarded the 2023 IACTP Training System Award. Congratulatious to Mary O’Conner and Aisha Hobbs for their accomplishment of being nationally recognized as top contributors in training and employee development by the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel....READ MORE