A350A919042043788725843F007643AC Hearing Summary

Director Williams presented information about DOC's vision and direction (Attachment L).  He proposed "wildly important goals (WIGs)" to better address recidivism, employment rates of parolees, and the culture within DOC for both inmates and staff.  He discussed prisons in other countries, transitional work opportunities, improved staff development, and re-entry services.  He stressed the need to normalize prison and for inmates to develop skills and have goals. 

The committee discussed Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi) and recidivism.  Discussion followed about meaningful rehabilitative opportunities and the need to better classify risk.  It was also suggested that more people from the "outside" should work on the "inside".   Another topic of conversation centered around the telecommunication costs to keep in touch with families and friends. 

Committee members inquired about treatment programs.  Discussion ensued about conservation camps and Comcor, and the possibility of stratifying the prison population differently.