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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