inmates succeed
& go home
State Inmates paroled after improving themselves
Many area employers provide a great transition opportunity for inmates at the Department of Corrections' Transitional Center. California Cartage Company employs an average of about 25 state inmates. The public/private partnership between the Department of Corrections, the Parole Board and area employers provides employment opportunities for inmates transitioning to the community. Inmates learn skills and gain experience that will assist them in a successful reentry. Chairman Barnard thanked Chris Benson, General Manager of California Cartage Company for being the state's partner in creating successful returning citizens. Benson says many offenders, "need a chance."
At Coastal, speaking to the inmates at the center, the message from the Parole Board was clear. "If you're not working, you're probably not going home," stated Barnard. Barnett said, "There are many who would like to be in your seat."
The Parole Board is looking for offenders who are ready to be paroled, not just those wanting to leave prison. That was the message from parole officials to state inmates serving with the Department of Corrections. Success and public safety depend on it.
At the Lee Arrendale State Prison high school graduation on June 30, 2016, Executive Director of Parole Chris Barnett told the graduates that the Parole Board is looking for offenders who are ready to return and contribute to their community, and not offenders just wanting parole. Barnett stated, "Education plus opportunity equals success!"
It was then, that Parole Board Member Brian Owens presented an unsuspecting Bailey King with a parole certificate. King had just received her high school diploma during the Department of Corrections'
program.
Parole Board Chairman Terry Barnard and Exec. Director of Parole Chris Barnett visited the Coastal Transitional Center in Savannah on June 21st and awarded two residents with parole certificates.
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