CoreCivic : 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report
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Published on 04/20/2026 at 02:37 pm EDT
2025 Corporate Responsibility Report
About This Report
Introduction About This Report 02
CoreCivic is committed to consistent reporting on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics of greatest interest to our stakeholders. In CoreCivic's eighth Corporate Responsibility Report, we update our disclosures and key priorities to align with stakeholder interests, in addition to impacts that inform or modify our strategies and progress against goals.
We recommend that this report be reviewed alongside CoreCivic's 2025 annual report (Form 10-K), most recent proxy statement, and our most recent shareholder letter, all available public filing reports hub.
Unless otherwise noted, this report covers the fiscal year January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and it includes information about
CoreCivic, Inc. with select references to activities conducted by our wholly-owned subsidiaries. This report has been prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core option effective January 1, 2023. To ensure disclosures are relevant, CoreCivic conducts comprehensive
stakeholder materiality assessments biennially. Disclosures based on GRI Standards are listed
in the GRI Content Reference Index at the end of this report.
Our management approach to corporate responsibility reporting includes participation and review at many levels of our organization. Authority for reporting is delegated to our vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer by the president and CEO. A cross-
functional team works to collect disclosure data and provide updates to material topics. The report is reviewed by members of our senior management team.
Corporate responsibility reporting is overseen by the risk committee of the CoreCivic Board of Directors, while each standing committee shares oversight of the topics consistent
with the duties specified in each committee's charter. Questions about this report can be directed to Joseph Bachmann, managing director of investor relations at CoreCivic, at [email protected].
‌Table of Contents
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Introduction Table of Contents 03
Message from Our CEO
Safe & Secure Operations People & Culture
Human Rights
Environmental Performance
Notable Memberships, Partnerships, Honors
Primary Impacts of Supplying Justice-Related Services
Materiality & Stakeholder Engagement
Community Corrections Talent Attraction & Retention Employee Health & Safety GRI Content Reference Index
Reentry Services Compensation & Benefits Quality Assurance TCFD Index
Health Services
Project Vista
Training & Leadership Development Supply Chain & Supplier Diversity
Cybersecurity
Ethics & Compliance Program
Community Engagement & Support
Political Activity
Corporate Governance
Reports & Resources
Forward-Looking Statement / Disclaimer
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Message from
Our CEO
Building on a Strong Foundation of Dependable Partnership
It is my honor to share CoreCivic's eighth annual Corporate Responsibility Report as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. I stepped into this role at the beginning of 2026, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this extraordinary company into its next chapter.
Before sharing CoreCivic's accomplishments from 2025, I want to acknowledge the remarkable legacy of my predecessor, Damon Hininger, who served as CEO for 16 years. Damon began his career as a correctional officer in 1992 and led this company through periods of substantial transformation. His strategic vision, commitment to our mission and dedication to the people of CoreCivic established the strong foundation
upon which we continue to build. On behalf of our company, I thank Damon for his service to CoreCivic and to the corrections profession.
Business Highlights
CoreCivic's government partners continued to place their trust in us in 2025. We renewed 98% of our contracts that were up for renewal, which is a testament to the quality and dependability our partners have come to expect. We earn our partners' trust by being there for them when and how they need us.
At the federal level, there has never been a time when CoreCivic's solutions have been more essential. We activated five previously idled facilities to meet a growing need for safe, secure services for individuals involved in immigration proceedings. We also expanded capacity
at several existing facilities through contract modifications.
At the state level, we entered into a new management contract with the state of Montana and continued to strengthen relationships with partners across the country. Our ability to respond quickly and at scale to our partners' needs is
a reflection of the exceptional team we have at CoreCivic.
Reentry Highlights
Our government partners depend on us to help those in our care break the cycle of recidivism, and 2025 was another strong year of programming at CoreCivic. Throughout the year, we helped 5,331 individuals earn high school equivalency or industry certifications. We supported 16 individuals in earning college degrees and 52 individuals in graduating from computer coding programs. We helped 1,556 individuals complete substance use treatment
programs and nearly 7,000 individuals complete behavioral change programs.
Among our standout programs, we partnered with Untapped Solutions, a platform that connects
job seekers with employers who participate in second-chance hiring, allowing residents to search for currently available jobs, gather employer information and share it with family members or supporters to make contact on
their behalf. Escape the Odds, led by formerly incarcerated entrepreneur Aaron Smith, continued teaching individuals how to start their own box-truck businesses upon release. We also engaged with SoberIn40, an AI-powered recovery support application developed by a formerly incarcerated individual, piloting the program across 16 facilities in eight states.
Safety Highlights
Safe and secure operations remain foundational to everything we do. Our normalization efforts continued to expand across facilities in 2025, guided by the principle that environments mirroring the free world better prepare justice-involved individuals for successful reentry. One example is the redesigned incentive pod at our Bent County Correctional Facility, where strategic design elements now create distinct living spaces that offer a more home-like environment while maintaining safety and security.
We maintained adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards
in 2025 after becoming the first and only correctional industry quality assurance division to achieve this distinction in 2024. In addition, nine facilities were newly accredited or re-accredited by the American Correctional Association in 2025 with an average score of 99.7%.
Employee Highlights
CoreCivic's greatest strength is its people. In 2025, we invested approximately $8.7 million in talent attraction efforts and received over 133,000 job applications as we staffed both existing operations and newly activated facilities. CoreCivic is successfully attracting talent for essential frontline roles, and we are proud to have been recognized as a GI Jobs Military Friendly Employer for the 15th consecutive year. We implemented wage increases for substantially all facility staff and piloted a new Workforce Relations Specialist role at select facilities - a hands-on resource dedicated to supporting frontline staff with visible, on-shift leadership.
Every day, I see our people treat one another and those in our care with the dignity and compassion they would want for their own families. Their commitment to our mission and their passion for having a positive impact - on each other's lives, on those in our care and in our communities - inspire me as we guide this company toward an even brighter future. Delivering quality outcomes for our partners and those in our care is not optional. It is who we are.
As I look to the future, I am confident that CoreCivic is well positioned for continued growth and impact. Together, we will continue to build on the foundation of integrity, excellence, teamwork, service and respect that defines us. We will stay true to our values, deliver exceptional outcomes and strengthen our reputation as a dependable partner for the public good.
Patrick Swindle
President & CEO, CoreCivic
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Our Company Primary Impacts of Supplying Justice-Related Services 06
We make daily short- and long-term impacts on the lives of the individuals in our care and other citizens involved in the justice system who are receiving treatment. Our opportunities to promote their well-being include delivering quality living conditions, access to medical and mental healthcare, connections to family and community, and various treatment services designed to prepare them for lasting success upon return to their communities.
CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with over 40 years of experience helping to solve the toughest government challenges in flexible, costeffective ways. The nature of our work
as a government services provider caring for some of the most vulnerable populations means we operate under close public scrutiny and oversight, just like our public agency partners. We are rightly held to the same high standards as we work with them to provide solutions to many of the most critical challenges they face.
As a result, review and analysis of our performance should include an understanding that scrutiny of our company and industry from the public, the media and/or special interest groups does and
will continue to occur. We are committed to providing accurate, responsive information to the public, and we are always open to constructive discussions about the challenges facing the criminal justice system. To that end, we have and will continue to engage subject matter experts, practitioners and individuals with lived experiences to better inform our processes and services with the goal of continuous improvement in outcomes and conditions for those entrusted to our care.
Our commitment to continuous dialogue and public disclosure on the topics of greatest stakeholder interest demonstrates our dedication to transparency and our constant drive to improve outcomes at every level.
Primary Impacts of Supplying Justice-Related Services
The value proposition we offer employees reflects the impacts we make on our staff. Through competitive wage and benefits and long-term career pathways through our professional development opportunities, we strive to create a culture of belonging and respect in the workplace. We value differences. We appreciate individual contributions and support each other in our pursuit of providing high quality services.
CoreCivic provides a diverse suite of capabilities with the flexibility, scale and dependability required for some of the toughest challenges governments face. We work to further our government partners' public service missions by providing quality correctional and detention services. Our commitment and ability to provide
quality rehabilitative and treatment services also yields positive social and economic impacts. We utilize evidence-based practices designed to reduce recidivism and prepare those in our care for lasting success.
CoreCivic strives to be a positive member of the communities in which we operate and are proud of our positive economic impact. Maintaining safe, secure communities by delivering on our safety and reentry mission is fundamental to our core service goals. At the local level, we offer quality jobs, competitive wages and benefits and opportunities for long-term career growth. We engage our
local communities with various support activities, charitable contributions and volunteerism.
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Materiality & Stakeholder Engagement
Understanding the priorities of our stakeholders guides the development of our reports and informs our business strategies. Updated last year, our GRI-informed materiality assessment process includes interviews with our diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. For each material topic identified in this process, CoreCivic team members reviewed and discussed GRI 3-3 "Management of material topics" to inform the disclosures in this report.
Stakeholder Group
Engagement Channels
CoreCivic Board & Employees
Climate and culture surveys
Focus groups and town halls
Digital and print media
Formal reporting mechanisms (e.g., CoreCivic ethics line)
Inmates, Residents & Detainees
Daily interaction
Resident climate surveys
Formal reporting and grievance mechanisms
Facility-level human rights consultations
Resident concern line
Government Partners
One-on-one dialogue
Requests for information/proposals
Oversight and monitoring
Audit and corrective action planning
On-site contract monitors
Industry & Labor Associations
One-on-one dialogue
Meetings and conferences
Negotiations
American Correctional Association (ACA) panels and committees
Investors & Banks
Annual meeting of stockholders
Quarterly earnings calls
Investor presentations and industry events
Corporate responsibility and proxy analyses
One-on-one investor meetings
NGOs, Faith-Based Organizations & Lived Experience Groups
National and local partnerships
One-on-one dialogue
In-facility volunteering and non-profit service
Written communications and media
Facility tours
Community Members
One-on-one dialogue
Employee volunteering and non-profit service
Community Relations Committees
Community member in-facility volunteer services
Written communications and media
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Key topics identified by our internal and external stakeholders fall under five focus areas. Many key topics are interrelated, and this report will cross-reference other topics to more fully disclose how we manage and perform in such areas. Additionally, some
topics and focus areas have been updated to better align with the changing nature of our business and the way we manage key topics.
Topics were assessed based on the GRI's definition of "materiality" and updated guidance regarding impact, including impacts to individuals and their human rights. Our impact evaluations consider many factors, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Several of the material topics in this report are unique
to the correctional and detention sector. Applicable GRI disclosure topics are listed in the GRI Index found in the appendix of this report.
Focus Area
Operational Excellence
People & Organizational Culture
Resident Treatment / Reentry Services
Community Relations
Environmental Performance
Key Topics
Contract Compliance
Data Tracking & Reporting
Ethics & Integrity
Innovative Solution Delivery
Robust Oversight
Safe & Secure Operations
Cybersecurity
Culture of Belonging & Respect
Employee Safety & Security
Talent Attraction & Retention
Training & Leadership Opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
Community Corrections
Health & Medical Services
Humane & Respectful Treatment
Resident Safety & Security
Reentry Services
Community Engagement
Community Safety & Security
Economic Impact on the Community
Media Understanding & Influence
Political Accountability
Trust & Transparency
Utilities Consumption and GHG Emissions
Climate Risk Mitigation
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Safe & Secure Operations
Safe and secure operations are a fundamental component of our business and one of the reasons our government partners rely on us to positively impact those who come into our facilities.
Our operational performance directly impacts our residents, employees and communities, and the impact
of our performance requires a management approach founded in longtime experience, strong values and established professional standards.
Corrections professionals from frontline officers to facility directors conduct our secure operations at the facility level.
Facility support center personnel provide specialty support in areas like PREA compliance, occupational health and safety, emergency preparedness and
security threat group intelligence.
Our operations management team, with support from other divisions, routinely assesses safety and security risks and develops programs or initiatives to mitigate threats. Annual goals are created to meet our organizational objective
of providing safe, secure and humane operations that treat all individuals with dignity and respect and improve their future outlook. These goals directly address potential impacts from our safety and security operations, such as incident reduction and implementation of programs to reduce the likelihood of
negative outcomes. Oversight is provided by our Quality Assurance (QA) division, as well as external accrediting organizations, government partners and various federal,
state and local agencies.
Key Components of Safety
and Security Operations
Conditions of
Confinement
Modern facilities with clean air, clean water, natural light, comfortable temperatures and space for recreation, programming and visitation.
Safety & Security
Policies and procedures designed to meet or exceed our government partners' standards, covering essential safety and health requirement that are subject to routine internal and external oversight.
Access to
Daily Needs
Balance safety and security needs with commitment to providing access to programs and human and legal rights activities.
Preparing for
Success
Offering of reentry services in our correctional facilities designed to prepare those in our care for long-lasting success upon reentry to their communities.
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Safe & Secure Operations
Case Study
CoreCivic Continues to Enhance
Contraband Interdiction Technologies, Increasing
Staff and Resident Safety
To strengthen safety measures in our detention and correctional facilities, CoreCivic deploys various contraband interdiction technologies selectively across our facilities. It covers a range of detection and screening systems designed to identify and prevent the introduction of prohibited items, including advanced scanning, detection and forensic analysis tools.
Body Scanning and Metal Detection
For body scanning, CoreCivic utilizes a compact full-body scanner designed for use in front lobby or intake/processing areas. For metal detection, the preferred vendor is CEIA, supplying walk-through, handheld and MSD metal detectors.
Drone Detection Systems
CoreCivic integrates multiple Dedrone system drone detection technologies, including an RF-based drone detection system and directional and 360-degree RF drone detection systems.
Observation Without Limits (OWL) offers radar-based drone detection with AI analytics to reduce false alarms. The OWL system is also used for ground radar security, featuring "slew-to-cue" cameras to track perimeter movement effectively.
Mail and Substance Screening
For mail scanning, CoreCivic uses the RaySecur MailSecur system, which identifies potential contraband concealment such as saturated papers.
Video and Camera Systems
The BriefCam video content analytics solution is integrated into CoreCivic's existing Milestone Camera System. This technology allows staff
to detect, track and identify persons of interest and receive real-time alerts for predefined scenarios, enhancing investigative efficiency and situational awareness.
Digital Forensic Laboratory
CoreCivic operates a Facility Support Center-based digital forensic laboratory focused on contraband electronic devices recovered in facilities, such as illicit cellphones, SIM cards, memory cards and storage media. The lab
is equipped with advanced technologies from Cellebrite, including technology designed to recover deleted data, analyze communications, identify criminal networks and document security threats.
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Immigration Detention Services
CoreCivic provides solutions that meet government's civil and criminal detention management needs with facilities that also meet the unique needs of those in our care. We've partnered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for more than 40 years to provide safe environments where detainees can reside temporarily as they go through judicial, administrative and
diplomatic processes.
Immigration detention services differ from those found at traditional correctional facilities. Operational standards applicable at our ICE facilities detail the performance expectations applicable to the multifaceted scope of our services, including how our buildings and physical structures facilitate access to legal resources and proceedings. Many of our detention centers feature immigration courts, on-site legal and diplomatic services.
What We Do, What We Don't Do
CoreCivic has a 40+ year partnership with government to operate safe and humane immigration facilities. Our
commitment to being a reliable government partner and to maintaining our values and human rights standards frames our approach to providing immigration detention services, from how we pursue opportunities to how we manage facilities:
We strive to provide safe, humane and respectful environments that meet the needs of each resident in our care by:
We collaborate with our government partners to provide flexible solutions that meet their changing needs, including facilities that are purpose-built or modified
to meet civil detention standards and contracts that allow the government the ability to increase or decrease capacity, based on its determination of needs.
Providing physical and mental health services, whether as a direct provider of care or in coordination with ICE's Health Services Corps. On-site medical clinics are staffed by licensed health care professionals who
provide day-to-day care and coordinate access to offsite care, including specialized and emergency services.
We do not advocate for or against any legislation that serves as the basis for - or determines the duration of -an individual's incarceration or detention under our longstanding policy.
Meeting daily needs, such as meals, hygiene products and opportunities for communication with friends
and family, physical recreation and other activities (for example, we administer agency-approved tablet programs that provide e-mail, video visitation and educational programming, among other things.)
We do not enforce immigration laws, arrest anyone who may be in violation of immigration laws, or have any say whatsoever in an individual's deportation or release.
Facilitating the exercise of legal and human rights, such as access to religious materials and activities, judicial and administrative proceedings, and legal counsel and law library materials.
We are subject to multiple levels of oversight, including regular internal review and audit processes, partner agency audits and onsite monitoring.
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Immigration Detention Services Oversight and Accountability
CoreCivic Quality Assurance
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operational audits are intended to replicate the independent oversight and performance accountability
of our government partner audits. Our facilities with ICE residents are reviewed against applicable detention standards and additional items based on contractual requirements.
In addition to partner requirements, we utilize a corporate review tool during annual audits to look at CoreCivic-specific requirements including but not limited to
general administration, finance, human resources, learning and development, food service, physical plant, laundry services, company vehicles, security supplement, armory, safety supplement, fire drill and health service protocols. These areas have been identified by the Quality Assurance team as requiring a minimum baseline to ensure consistent review regardless of audit practices of individual partners.
Lastly, the Quality Assurance team conducts facility social climate surveys designed to provide
an independent gauge of the environment at each facility. These surveys involve structured interviews with 40 staff and 40 residents (a minimum of 30 individuals for smaller facilities). We also interview the ICE contract monitor to learn about their view of facility performance.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Physical space designs (room layouts, capacities, accessibility) | Air quality | Heating and cooling | Water quality | Light levels and access to natural light | Noise levels | Shower and toilet areas | Housekeeping and sanitation | Maintenance/plumbing | Clothing | Bedding | Personal hygiene products
RESIDENT SAFETY
Emergency preparedness plans | Fire safety | Initial processing and classification procedures | Population counts
| Resident grievance and incident response | Self-harm and suicide prevention | Transportation by land
SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAM
Written policy and procedures | Staff training | Prevention procedures | Reporting procedures | Intervention and investigation procedures | Victim advocate services | Data collection and reporting procedures
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION
Visitation hours and access | Visitation space | Telephone services | Mail services | Community involvement and volunteers | On-site legal presentations
HEALTH CARE
Facilities and equipment | Access to care | Personnel quality and certification | Clinical services | Referrals and emergency plans | Pregnancy management | Communicable disease and infection controls | Hunger strike treatment and monitoring | Dental care | Health screens | Medical records management | Mental health programming | Medication management | Chronic disease management
KEY AUDIT AREAS
FACILITY PERSONNEL
Qualifications | Background checks | Pre-service training | Annual in-service training | Use of force and restraints training | Medical certifications and training
| Emergency response | Post assignment checks | Regulatory compliance
LEGAL AND RELIGIOUS RIGHTS
Access to legal library | Updates to legal materials | Legal communications | Access to information about U.S. Immigration law and procedures | Opportunity to practice one's faith | Access to religious facilities and equipment | Pastoral visits | Dietary requirements
FOOD SERVICE
Health inspections | Dietary allowances | Menu planning | Food safety practices | Special dietary needs | Commissary operations
USE OF FORCE
Written policies and procedures | Staff training | Use of force continuum | Prohibited acts and techniques | Maintaining audiovisual recording equipment | Records, documentation and evidence protection | After action review
DISCIPLINE AND RESTRICTIVE HOUSING
Disciplinary process | Reasons for placement | Review of status | Partner notifications | General conditions of confinement | Close supervision | Special staff training
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Community Corrections
CoreCivic Community provides justice-involved individuals with a variety of services designed to help participants establish a successful connection to their communities.
Our programs are designed to offer structure and support to individuals transitioning from incarceration or participating as an alternative to incarceration. Our case management programs are linked with complementary services that vary depending
on the individual. These services may include those directly provided by our facility staff, such as employment assistance and counseling, or those facilitated by our staff through connections to local community groups.
Community facility directors lead day-to-day operations and manage progress against key performance indicators like contract compliance, while subject matter experts provide facility performance support. Our facilities are subject to external oversight and audits, which vary by contract, including ACA accreditation audits, partner audits and local government agency reviews.
CoreCivic Community facilitates connections by linking residents to local resources:
Benefits
Reentry specialists work with returning citizens to identify and enroll in any eligible assistance programs that apply in their community, such as affordable housing and food assistance programs.
Employment
Our staff conduct outreach to potential employers and
partner with local groups to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring justice-involved individuals, ensuring that residents have ample opportunities to find gainful employment.
Family Connections
Many of our facilities offer programs or partner with local groups to facilitate family connections, including relationship building skills and
sponsored outings for structured time with family.
Financial Planning
We directly provide or collaborate with local groups to provide financial planning programs so residents can create budgets and more confidently transition to life in their communities.
Identification
We connect residents to resources and processes to obtain identification and documentation needed for
critical areas of reentry, such as employment, housing and transportation.
Substance Abuse Treatment
We provide substance use treatment and facilitate connections to external support groups. We also provide alcohol and drug monitoring services
to accompany treatment and mentorship programs.
Transportation
Many of our locations provide transportation services to/from local places of employment or assist with public transportation so residents can more
easily obtain and maintain employment.
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Community Corrections Highlights
Vehicles for Change Technician Training Fuels Success for Boston Avenue Residents
"The services provided through these events, though they may seem small, are creating a culture that better serves each person and equips them with the tools to thrive," said Jon Batiste, case manager at Austin Transitional. "We believe this work will continue
to make a lasting impact on each person's journey and their families, one individual at a time."
Austin Transitional Center Resource Event Provides Support and Connection for Returning Citizens
If your car has ever broken down, then you know there's nothing that puts your mind at ease like knowing you have a good, reliable technician you can trust to fix it.
Now, thanks to the Vehicles for Change program at CoreCivic's Boston Avenue reentry facility in San Diego, California, ten formerly incarcerated individuals are certified automotive technicians.
Vehicles for Change is a non-profit organization that provides automotive technician training to justice-involved individuals. Classes include both hands-on training and job coaching, as well as state-of-the-art virtual reality training.
Participants who successfully complete the program receive referrals to recognized auto industry employers and test preparation for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification. Vehicles for Change also
after program completion and a six-month follow-up with case management and support services.
Automotive technician jobs are in high demand and landing a job as an automotive technician can lead to a lucrative, stable career. According to the job search site Indeed, the average base salary for an automotive technician in California is $31.70 per hour. That means technicians working full-time can earn nearly $66,000 per year.
As for the certified participants at Boston Avenue, one participant has already secured a full-time position at a local Jiffy Lube
and another participant has been hired as an operations specialist with Vehicles for Change. Boston Avenue is excited to continue its partnership with Vehicles for
Change, as it has already proven positive,
Navigating reentry can be a challenge
for residents who recently returned to their communities.CoreCivic is
dedicated to helping these individuals by not only equipping them with tools to be successful but introducing them to community resources and to people
who have successfully navigated reentry themselves.
Over the summer, CoreCivic's Austin Transitional Center in Austin, Texas, hosted a resource event alongside the non-profit organization Reverse Re-Entry Services. The event connected residents to a local health clinic, rehabilitation
services, housing and introduced them
to formerly incarcerated individuals who have successfully reintegrated into their communities.
In addition to hosting events like these, volunteers with Reverse Re-Entry Services visit Austin Transitional every weekend to help residents with things like obtaining vital documents, job placement and housing placement. Other organizations that attended the resource event shared how overwhelmed they were by the positive response from those in attendance.
provides 30 days of job search assistance
measurable outcomes for returning citizens.
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2025 Reentry Recap
5,331 52
High School Equivalency or Computer Coding
Industry Certifications Graduates
16 2,814
College Degrees Go Further Discovery
Conferred Program Completions
1,556 6,929
Substance Use Behavioral Change
Program Completions Program Completions
Reentry Services
CoreCivic recognizes the unique potential to positively and directly impact the current status of justice-involved citizens and their future outlook. Regardless of the length of time in our care, our goal is for residents to depart better than arrival - equipped with
the tools and mindset to live a better life. We seek to mitigate potential negative impacts to justice-involved citizens, their families, our government partners and our communities
by delivering evidence-based practices at our facilities that are rooted in the overarching goal of helping to find and build a good life.
As our reentry teams carry out the important mission of providing opportunities that lead justice-involved individuals to building a good life, we recognize we can do more.
We value the credibility and unique insight
individuals with lived experience bring to our programs and actively seek their partnerships. To that end, we currently work with over 20 organizations whose leaders were formerly incarcerated.
Best Practices in Our Reentry Services
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the use of scientific research to guide and inform efficient and effective reentry services. We integrate EBP into our reentry services strategy by focusing on widely recognized
principles of EBP used by the National Institute of Corrections. We believe the pursuit of
EBP also includes desistance and positive psychology, which includes helping a person adopt a new identity by leaving their criminal
lifestyle in the past. Our team uses the PERMA Framework, which stands for Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships,
Meaning and Achievement. This framework is a critical piece to helping individuals build a better life. We believe this process aligns with our stakeholders' interest in measuring effective reentry outcomes and determining how our operations as a whole support
recidivism reduction. EBP principles are based on leading research and help us disclose in greater detail how our activities impact our reentry goals and reduce recidivism. Our integrated reentry services are designed to maximize the positive impacts that each stakeholder makes on the reentry process, including our own employees, community members and government partners.
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Reentry Highlights
Box-truck Program Equips Returning Citizens with Career Path
One of the biggest obstacles many returning citizens face is how to support themselves once they return to their communities. It's certainly something Aaron Smith faced before his release in 2019, after serving more than nine years in prison. Smith, 44, of Chicago, grew up in the city's South Side neighborhood. He became involved with illegal substances, which led to his incarceration. However, Smith refused to accept his prison sentence as the end of his story: Instead, he took steps to turn his life around.
Backed by his dedication to hard work and strong entrepreneurial spirit, Smith has
produced the documentary film "Escaping the Odds of Recidivism" and started a successful trucking venture since his release. And most
recently, he's partnered with CoreCivic to provide a five-week program called Escape the Odds, which teaches incarcerated individuals how to start their own non-CDL box-truck business upon release.
Via Zoom, Smith takes students through all the things they need to know to become non-CDL owner/operators of box trucks. Earning a commercial driver's license (CDL) can be
a difficult process for incarcerated people preparing for release because of the in-person requirements that must be met to secure the license.
Smith shares with residents that the box truck venture is a viable alternative, increasing their chances of earning potential sooner after
release-one less barrier to a successful reentry they must face. Smith also teaches participants how to book delivery jobs from freight brokers-a single load can represent thousands of dollars in income-and how to weigh fuel, weight and insurance costs against profitability. He takes them through what a motor carrier number is (it identifies someone who transports regulated commodities in interstate commerce) and how to raise capital for start-up costs, which can run anywhere from $4,000 to $7,000.
Smith is a living example of how second chances manifest, and why justice-involved individuals should never be defined by their backgrounds. He is proving how they, too, can "escape the odds."
Vocational Drywall Program Installed
at Lake Erie Correctional Institution in Ohio
Lake Erie Correctional Institution's drywall program offers more than just the skills to construct walls-it provides residents with the foundation to build
brighter futures.
principles, thermal and moisture protection, as well as drywall installation and finishing. When time permits, students are also introduced to best
practices in painting skills.
The drywall program is one of the most sought-after vocational offerings at
the Conneaut, Ohio facility. Residents interested in vocational training begin with the Test for Adult Basic Education, after which they are placed into their chosen program. Due to its popularity, the drywall program often has a waiting list, with openings prioritized for those
nearing their release dates.
Upon completion, graduates earn several industry-recognized
certifications: ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate, National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Certificate, NCCER Drywall 1, NCCER Basic
Safety and OSHA 10.
Led by Eric Northcott, vocational instructor at Lake Erie, the program guides students through a series of educational units covering construction
site safety, fundamental construction
Armed with education, hands-on experience, and valuable certifications, graduates of the drywall program leave Lake Erie with more than just skills-they gain confidence, purpose, and a
second chance to build a better life.
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Reentry Highlights
SoberIn40 App is
Helping People Find Freedom through Recovery
The saying "There's an app for that" has echoed through our tech-driven world for years, but today, it's artificial
intelligence that is capturing the attention within tech. CoreCivic recently entered into a partnership with Spencer Cook-who was once incarcerated himself-to implement Cook's SoberIn40 app, which uses proprietary AI algorithms to help support incarcerated individuals who are seeking recovery from substance use.
This intensive, 40-day AI-powered program has already been piloted for about six months across 16 CoreCivic facilities in eight states. It operates under the Go Further Discovery platform,
offering residents the opportunity to access the software in computer labs and classrooms at these facilities, with guidance from therapists. The program also provides a range of aftercare and follow-up resources.
SoberIn40's approach is to dig beneath the surface, exploring the emotional roots of addiction and tailoring each user's experience accordingly. Cook, who developed the app with the help of software engineers, drew inspiration from his own research into behavioral psychology. His journey didn't begin with the intention of building a program; he simply wanted to discover how to
achieve sobriety for himself, something he hadn't experienced since childhood.
Cook's quest for sobriety began earlier, when in a moment of desperation, he asked a prison officer for alcohol while in confinement. The officer handed him a copy of the Alcoholics Anonymous
manual instead. At first, Cook rejected it, tossing the book aside, but weeks later he picked it up-and never looked back.
Through his work, Cook hopes to support the field of recovery by delivering more affordable outpatient care while providing clients with real-time, custom-tailored programming.
Untapped Solutions Connects Incarcerated Individuals to Post-Release Employment
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In January 2025, CoreCivic introduced a new internal platform for the residents called Go Further Discovery. This learning management system, which focuses on skill development and employment opportunities, is now available on laptops in computer labs at 16 CoreCivic sites.
To build this internal resource, CoreCivic partnered with Untapped Solutions to make job searches accessible inside facilities. Go Further Discovery and Go Further Connect combine in-facility education with Untapped Solutions' specialized job search platform. By creating internal and external systems, CoreCivic is developing a continuum of support that starts before release and
continues as residents reestablish themselves in society.
Untapped Solutions is led by founder Andre Peart, whose lived experience brings a deep understanding of the challenges individuals face after incarceration. The platform is specifically designed to connect job seekers with employers who participate in second-chance hiring. This means no worrying about "checking the box" to disclose a criminal record, because every posting is already vetted for second-chance opportunities.
With the addition of this secure, in-facility job search platform, residents are acquiring more than just information: They are getting a head start. Go Further Discovery demonstrates CoreCivic's understanding that reentry is
not just about leaving one place, it is about stepping fully into the next, with the right tools in hand.
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Responsible Operations Environment
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Health Services
Providing access to quality health services is a critical component of our mission and a major part of the positive impact we make for those in our care. CoreCivic provides medical, mental health and dental services at most of our Safety facilities. The onsite medical clinics are staffed by licensed health
care professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health counselors and dentists.
We also ensure access to offsite care for residents by coordinating with our staff, government partners, community physicians, hospitals and ambulatory care providers.
Our care approach is designed for the higher degree of emergent needs in detention populations and the higher-than-average degree of chronic and non-acute care needs of inmate populations.
Health Assessments
Medical professionals conduct a thorough health assessment within the first two weeks of arrival, screening for mental health conditions, chronic and infectious diseases, urgent medical needs and existing prescriptions.
Sick Call
Provide patient access to clinical staff in response to an individual's request for health services. Nurses triage sick calls daily and typically respond to medical requests within 24 hours.
Primary Care
Deliver treatment for common illnesses with a focus on prevention and wellness, care coordination with other specialists, and the comprehensive management of patient care.
Chronic Care
Diagnose and monitor patient chronic conditions to assess health status and, as indicated, adjust treatment plans based on evidence-based clinical protocols.
Critical Patient Watch Lists
Maintain list of medically and critically ill patients to ensure higher-level monitoring, as well as enhance clinical management and earlier intervention.
Medication Administration
Licensed medical professionals prescribe medications as clinically indicated and licensed nurses administer patient medications.
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Dental Services
Screen residents within two weeks of arrival, support routine dental hygiene and provide dental care, as needed.
Optical Services
Provide on-site vision care via an optometrist.
Mental Health Services
Evaluate residents within two weeks of arrival, provide counseling and administer medication for diagnosed psychiatric conditions.
Provider Networks
Actively engage with local healthcare communities to build networks of care providers for on-site services, telehealth services and
out-of-facility care.
Emergency Services
Provide 24-hour emergency services and respond to medical, dental and mental health emergencies.
Acute Care Services
Provide for inpatient admissions to acute care hospitals.
Ambulatory Services
Provide offsite visits to ambulatory services and specialty physicians as clinically indicated.
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At CoreCivic, our team of medical and mental health professionals recognizes the unique nature of correctional health services, and
the challenges of providing critical services to justice-involved individuals. Changes within our business and the evolving field of correctional health services underscore the need for consistent evaluation and update to how we manage these services.
In 2025, we experienced rapid-paced growth in the form of facility activations. The nature of these activations required strategic planning and deployment of new services with new staff in a manner consistent with our commitment to providing access to quality care.
We began by identifying gaps that could negatively impact progress against our goals, such as staff education, network depth and workforce readiness. We then developed the management approach infrastructure needed to meet the demand. Through careful piloting and scoping, we created frameworks to address these gaps that improved our new and existing services across the enterprise.
We recognized that human capital was the most vital ingredient of success. Thus, our 2025 efforts focused on staff training, communication and appreciation - the
cornerstones of retention and best practices. This was accomplished via new nurse and behavioral health trainer positions, a weekly educational series for facility health services staff, leadership development programs
and communication channels that fostered transparency and engagement.
Equally important were our recruitment strategies, exploring and implementing non-
traditional methods to attract compassionate professionals willing to serve an often-overlooked population.
The desired impact from these human capital efforts was demonstrable improvement in our delivery of care as measured by key quality indicators. These indicators centered
around three primary operations areas: audits, backlogs and vacancies. Through these efforts, Health Services achieved the following:
A 75% reduction in patient backlogs.
Improved staff retention rates through recognition and career development.
Rapid activations, with full staffing and operational readiness achieved in as little as two weeks.
Expanded training and certification programs, reinforcing quality and consistency system wide.
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