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Connecting Families: a principle of RiCI program

Connecting Families: a principle of RiCI program

As one of the ODRC’s Reintegration facilities, the staff and volunteers at Richland Correctional Institution strive to provide diverse…
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Law Enforcement Torch Run

Law Enforcement Torch Run

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is the largest grass roots fund raising program benefiting Special Olympics here in…
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Green Energy Ohio & YellowLite Come to Photovoltaic Program at Richland

Green Energy Ohio & YellowLite Come to Photovoltaic Program at Rich...

Over sixty residents of the Richland Correctional Institution attended a special presentation to discuss alternative energy. The event…
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Carpentry Teacher’s dedicated service is recognized

Carpentry Teacher’s dedicated service is recognized

Each year, a deserving employee is nominated from every ODRC facility for selection as the Correctional Educational Association’s (CEA)…
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Surge Tank and Construction at CCI

Surge Tank and Construction at CCI

In conjunction with the Chillicothe Correctional Institute (CCI) Energy Conservation Project, which kicked-off in January 2017, the…
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Officer Miller and the Importance of Women in Corrections

Officer Miller and the Importance of Women in Corrections

For too long, many individuals — both inside the industry and outside of it — have viewed the world of corrections as a place for men. But…
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Progressively Transforming the Perception of Corrections

Progressively Transforming the Perception of Corrections

The message at the Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW) is simple -“We have high expectations for our women — when they are here and when they…
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Looking Back: The Old Reformatory

Looking Back: The Old Reformatory

I was in my office and it was really quiet. We had what we called clerks, they were inmate that did all your clerical work for you. Well…
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Finding Success Out in the Community

Finding Success Out in the Community

What does it take to find success after incarceration?
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From PCI to Africa: The Incredible Journey of Rebecca Crouch

From PCI to Africa: The Incredible Journey of Rebecca Crouch

Nurse Becky Crouch has spent the last 23 years mastering her field. The Dialysis Unit at Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI) has been…
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To Paint a Picture

To Paint a Picture

A career in Corrections is rewarding, however like any other profession there are challenges and hurdles that employees must face…
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Reintegration Graduates are Challenged to Continue Success

Reintegration Graduates are Challenged to Continue Success

Since the implementation of the Reintegration Unit at RiCI in 2013, biannual graduations have taken place honoring individuals who have…
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“In2Work” Graduates Encouraged to Make Good Choices

“In2Work” Graduates Encouraged to Make Good Choices

Twelve RiCI offenders were recognized as the most recent graduates of the “In2Work” program at Richland Correctional. Family members…
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Howard University Professor presents Little Known Heroes of Black History

Howard University Professor presents Little Known Heroes of Black H...

As Dr Helen Bond concluded her presentation at RiCI, she was greeted to a standing ovation and extended applause from approximately 150…
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RiCI Inspector Honored with Image Award

RiCI Inspector Honored with Image Award

It has been often said that the highest form of praise is recognition from your own peers. Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI)…
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Back Inside OSR: Learning From Our History

Back Inside OSR: Learning From Our History

We traveled back to the Ohio State Reformatory (OSR) to learn more about the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction’s (ODRC)…
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Toledo Correctional Institution presented Above and Beyond Award

Toledo Correctional Institution presented Above and Beyond Award

Supporting staff members who serve in the Guard and Reserve
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CRC Hosts Family Ties Halloween Event

CRC Hosts Family Ties Halloween Event

The Correctional Reception Center recently hosted its annual Halloween Family Ties Visit. The entire function was sponsored by CRC’s…
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RiCI Now Offers Photovoltaic Course

RiCI Now Offers Photovoltaic Course

Earlier this fall, Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI) became the first ODRC facility to become certified as a training site offering…
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Responding to Challenges a Theme at Fall Commencement

Responding to Challenges a Theme at Fall Commencement

A number of family members and friends were invited to Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI) to witness the commencement ceremony…
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RiCI Honors Veterans

RiCI Honors Veterans

In recognition of the upcoming 242nd birthday of the United States Marines Corp and Veterans Day, a large group of RiCI offenders…
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Hannah’s Gift

Hannah’s Gift

The first of (what we pray will be many) Hannah’s Gift Graduation was recently held. Fifteen women were mentored for 12 weeks by ladies…
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Leadership Through Service

Leadership Through Service

Service — It is a word we, as a society, too often take for granted. Yet I am reminded daily how profound and important service truly is…
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LeCI QUEST Focuses on Men Taking Responsibility

LeCI QUEST Focuses on Men Taking Responsibility

Volunteers from Crossroads and The Four-Seven held a one-day retreat at Lebanon Correctional Institution (LeCI) called “Quest” focusing on…
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Bill Glass Brings Exciting Event to LorCI

Bill Glass Brings Exciting Event to LorCI

Bill Glass Behind the Walls paid a visit to the offender population at Lorain Correctional Institution (LorCI). Two session were held with…
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DRC Military Peer Support Overseas

DRC Military Peer Support Overseas

A primary mission of the DRC Military Peer Support Unit is to provide support and assistance to our DRC military employees and their…
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