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Weekly Views THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION NEWSLETTER
JUNE 4
2018
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RDC Employee of
the Month Emily Harris, Clerical Assistant in
the Administrative Processing Unit,
was hired at RDC on October 11,
2016. According to her supervisor
“Emily is always helpful, positive,
and fully focused to accomplish any
task. Emily’s communication skills
and professionalism are an example
for all RDC staff to follow
Wabash Valley
PREP Seminar
WVCF offenders and their
significant others came together to
gain valuable information on
building healthy relationships.
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Branchville Correctional Facility
Unit Team managers have been
diligently raising money for Indiana
communities for several years. The
most recent recipient is the Indiana
State Police’s Pioneer Camp.
PUTNAMVILLE PROMOTES STEPHEN WALKER TO
SERGEANT!
Branchville Supports
Pioneer Camp
This Week's Events
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CIF Celebrates National
Correctional Employee Week
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The Correctional Industrial Facility’s (CIF) Employee
Appreciation Committee (EAC) provided a week of fun
and food for the staff in celebration of Correctional
Employee Appreciation Week. The week started on
Saturday with the annual Pendleton Correctional
Complex Motorcycle Ride with over 40 riders and
passengers. Tuesday and Thursday mornings at
3:00am breakfast burritos were prepared by
administration and delivered to staff on the PM shifts.
Other activities for the week included a tour of the
facility for adult family members of staff, a 3-point
basketball contest, cornhole contests, bingo, a
cookout and over 25 other staff nominated awards
with gift certificates going to the winners. “Human
Foosball” was a huge hit for the fourth year running
and is now a CIF tradition
.
Superintendent Wendy Knight expressed her
enthusiasm stating “I look forward to Employee
Appreciation week every year! It is a great way for all
staff to let their hair down and just have fun!” This is a
very difficult business and staff that can work in this
environment deserve a huge thank you. Hopefully,
this week allowed staff to know how much we
appreciate them.”
Six professional writers along with two staff had the privilege
of bringing their writing workshop to 16 offenders within the
Pendleton Correctional Facility, through the support of Jeff
King, Community Involvement Director at Pendleton. Writer
mentors worked with the participants in small groups to
develop and enhance their writing. Each offender had a
chance to share not only true stories from their past, but also
delve into creative writing exercises as they were able to
create fictional characters, situations, and stories. For one
participant, this was significant as it was the first time he’s
ever written creatively. He was energized by the end of
Saturday by the freedom of “just making stuff up.”
Writer's Guild Brings Workshop to
Pendleton Correctional
This Week's Events
Recently, Warden Charles Bowen gave a keynote
speech to the Stillwater Retreat graduating class of
2018. In attendance were the graduates, their families,
Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) and Still
Water staff.
Seven year ago Chain O’ Lakes was approached by the
owner of Stillwater Faith-based Retreat, Jim
Stoppenhagen, who wanted to provide off campus
faith-based training for the residents at Chain O’ Lakes.
After receiving the greenlight and required IDOC
training, Mr. Stoppenhagen and his staff interviewed
residents interested in the program; fourteen residents
were selected for the inaugural class.
The individuals selected receive instruction in
Authentic Manhood, series 33. Topics include a man
and his traps, his marriage, his family and his work. The
group starts each day with small group bible study
then moves on to fellowship and what it means to be a
godly man. The last part of the day involves work and
work ethic. This year’s graduation was unique in that
the family of those who graduated were invited to
attend the graduation and enjoy a sit own lunch
provided by Stillwater Ministries.
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Chain O' Lakes Celebrates
Still Water Graduation
Wabash Valley Names Employees
of the Year
In addition to the games and food offered to WVCF employees
in appreciation for what they do, there was also a ceremony to
recognize years of service and Employees of the Year.
Lieutenant Kevin Ewers was recognized as the Supervisor of
the Year, Timothy Squire as the Employee of the Year, Nathan
McKinney as Officer of the Year, and Amber Cutliff as the
Rookie of the Year. “WVCF has some very dedicated,
hardworking staff and the Employees of the Year are some of
the finest,” stated Warden Brown. “Their commitment to
achieving the goals of the Indiana Department of Correction is
greatly appreciated.”
Pictured From Left to Right: Timothy Squire, Amber Cutliff,
Nathan McKinney and Kevin Ewers
This Week's Events
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ephen Walker Promoted to
rgeant at (PCF)
On May 31, 2018 Commission Carter visited PNJ for our
annual facility review. Commissioner Carter was greeted
by students in our Boot Camp program. Four of our
students the presented the colors to everyone in
attendance.
Pendleton Juvenile Host Facility
Review
Call him Carter, Rob Carter
Donations Needed:
Professional Clothing
Spring Cleaning is in the air and HOPE Mentoring is
hosting a clothing drive for our students! See Rick
Rosales or e-mail DOCOutreach@idoc.in.gov on
donating your old suits and professional clothes for our
students returning to the community.
IDOC Opportunities!
Pendleton Correctional Facility
Job Title: Correctional Lieutenant
Job ID: 616050
Apply before: 06/12/18
Indiana Women's Prison
Job Title: Classifications Specialist
Job ID: 616060
Apply before: 06/08/18
Central Office
Job Title: Application Systems Analyst Programmer
Intermediate
Job ID: 615593
Apply before: 06/19/2018
Plainfield Correctional/PEN
Job Title: Plant Foreman 1
Job ID: 610250
Apply before: 06/04/18
Donations Needed
Volunteers Needed
Visit: http://cpafi.org/scholarships/
WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE?
• Commissioner’s Scholarship, $7500 (one available)
• Public Safety Scholarship, $4000 (one available)
• Rose Vaisvilas Scholarship, $3000 (one available)
• Supplies Scholarship, $2000 (approx. 8 available)
• Part-time Student Scholarship, $1000 (approx. 4
available)
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